Two marathon theater productions in Paris: Balzac adaptation and Claudel epic
Currently, Paris is hosting two theatrical performances, each lasting 6.5 hours. 'Notre comédie humaine,' an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac by the Nouveau Théâtre Populaire, is being staged at the Théâtre de Caen from January 29 to February 1, 2025, with an additional show in Fontaine-Guérin on February 1. Directed by Emilien Diard-Detœuf, Léo Cohen-Paperman, and Lazare Herson-Macarel, this production features a cast of 21 and delves into themes of bourgeoisie and corruption. Simultaneously, Éric Ruf is directing Paul Claudel's 'Le Soulier de satin' at the Comédie-Française until April 13, 2025, portraying a love story spanning three continents, with performances running from 3 PM to 11:30 PM. Other events include Bertrand Chamayou on January 24 and Rameau's 'Castor et Pollux' until February 23, 2025.
Key facts
- 'Notre comédie humaine' is a 6.5-hour trilogy adapted from Balzac by the Nouveau Théâtre Populaire.
- The Nouveau Théâtre Populaire was founded in 2009 in Fontaine-Guérin, Maine-et-Loire.
- The Balzac adaptation runs at Théâtre de Caen from January 29 to February 1, 2025.
- 'Le Soulier de satin' by Paul Claudel runs at the Comédie-Française in Paris until April 13, 2025.
- Éric Ruf directs the Claudel play, which features costumes by Christian Lacroix.
- Marina Hands stars as Dona Prouhèze in 'Le Soulier de satin'.
- The Claudel performance uses a bare stage and reused painted canvases.
- Both productions are cited as examples of a return to marathon-length theater.
Entities
Artists
- Honoré de Balzac
- Paul Claudel
- Emmanuel Daydé
- Xavier Giannoli
- Pauline Bayle
- Paul Platel
- Christophe Raynaud de Lage
- Emilien Diard-Detœuf
- Gabriel Philippot
- Léo Cohen-Paperman
- Lazare Herson-Macarel
- Kenza Laala
- Éric Ruf
- Antoine Vitez
- Olivier Py
- Jean-Louis Fernandez
- Christian Lacroix
- Didier Sandre
- Baptiste Chabauty
- Marina Hands
- Ludmila Mickaël
- Bertrand Chamayou
- Alfred Cortot
- Peter Sellars
- Currentzis
- Cal Hunt
- Vincent Pontet
Institutions
- Nouveau Théâtre Populaire
- Théâtre de Caen
- Comédie-Française
- Théâtre du Soleil
- Cartoucherie
- Arsenal de Metz
- Salle Molière
- Palais Garnier-Opéra national de Paris
- Neuralink
- Starship
- artpress
Locations
- Fontaine-Guérin
- Maine-et-Loire
- France
- Caen
- Paris
- Angoulême
- Castelo Real
- Portugal
- Mogador
- Lépante
- Spain
- Metz
- Lyon
- Switzerland
Sources
- artpress —