Les Bonnes by Comédie-Française at Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet
The Comédie-Française troupe performs Jean Genet's classic play Les Bonnes at the Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet in Paris from September 17 to October 25, 2026. Directed by Carme Portaceli, a major figure in European theater and director of the National Theatre of Catalonia, this production reinterprets the 1947 masterpiece through contemporary lenses of class, power, and identity. The play explores themes of domination, social violence, and the power of imagination through the ritualistic role-playing of two sisters, Claire and Solange, who plot to murder their mistress. Portaceli's staging uses mirror games to blur the boundaries between dream and reality, highlighting the modernity of this tragedy of appearances. Performances run Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM, with ticket prices ranging from 10 to 58 euros.
Key facts
- The play Les Bonnes was created in 1947 by Jean Genet.
- The production is performed by the troupe of the Comédie-Française.
- The venue is the Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet in Paris (75009).
- The director is Carme Portaceli, who also directs the National Theatre of Catalonia.
- The performance dates are from September 17 to October 25, 2026.
- Showtimes are Tuesday to Saturday at 8:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.
- Ticket prices range from 10 to 58 euros.
- The play explores themes of domination, social violence, and the power of imagination.
Entities
Artists
- Jean Genet
- Carme Portaceli
Institutions
- Comédie-Française
- Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet
- National Theatre of Catalonia
Locations
- Paris
- France