Dernier Coup de Ciseaux, the interactive play at Théâtre des Mathurins

Dernier coup de ciseaux, an interactive detective comedy by writing duo Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino, isback on the bill at the famous Théâtre des Mathurins in Paris's 8th arrondissement . A hit play, the theater has been packed ever since its arrival.

Written in 2011, Dernier coup de ciseaux won the Molière for best comedy in 2014. A real success, it has been performed in France since 2011. Adapted from a successful American play by author Paul Portner, the French adaptation has already been performed over 3,500 times. Dernier coup de ciseaux can be considered one of the pioneering plays of interactive theater, which is increasingly in vogue. Paul Portner 's detective comedy and its adaptations have attracted over 9 million spectators worldwide!

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In Dernier coup de ciseaux, you unfortunately witness the last events that took place just before a murder, all in a hairdressing salon. If you enjoy the board game Cluedo, this detective comedy, performed at the Théâtre des Mathurins, is for you! Like a detective, the audience finds itself solving the case through interrogations and re-enactments... An interactive play that lets you discover whether or not you're a talented detective. Dernier coup de ciseau is an alternative to the escape-game, allowing you to take part in an investigation from the comfort of your armchair.

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