Desplechin Stages Duras's La Musica Deuxième at Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier
At Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier in Paris, Arnaud Desplechin directs La Musica deuxième, Marguerite Duras's play about a divorced couple meeting one last time in a hotel lobby in Évreux. The man waits for a call from his partner, while the woman must join her new husband, yet they cannot stop talking. Through the night, memories, regrets and desire resurface. This is Desplechin's third collaboration with the Comédie-Française. He uses a bifrontal staging, turning the stage into a fragile encounter between dance, desire and memory, blending everyday dialogue with poetic flights. The production runs from 30 September to 11 November 2026. Performances are Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday to Saturday at 8:30pm, and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets range from €8 to €39.
Key facts
- La Musica deuxième by Marguerite Duras is directed by Arnaud Desplechin at Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier in Paris.
- The play runs from 30 September to 11 November 2026.
- Arnaud Desplechin is collaborating with the Comédie-Française for the third time.
- The plot follows a divorced couple meeting in a hotel lobby in Évreux after their divorce.
- The staging is bifrontal, incorporating dance, desire, and memories.
- Performances take place Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday through Saturday at 8:30pm, and Sunday at 3pm.
- Ticket prices range from €8 to €39.
- The venue is located at Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier, 75006 Paris.
Entities
Artists
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Marguerite Duras
Institutions
- Comédie-Française
- Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier
Locations
- Évreux
- Paris
- France