The Barber of Seville revisited at the Lucernaire

Compagnie des Modits takes up Beaumarchais ' famous Barber of Seville and presents a dynamic, musical version at Le Lucernaire, until March 30, 2025. Directed by Justine Vultaggio, assisted byAlexis Rocamora, this show highlights the comic and rocambolical aspects of this 18th-century comedy, while paying homage to Rossini's opera.

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In early 19th-century Seville, Rosine, a young orphan, is held captive by her guardian, Dr. Bartholo, who wishes to marry her as soon as she turns 18. But the young woman falls in love with a mysterious suitor who is secretly courting her: Count Almaviva. Count Almaviva, determined to save her, enlists the help of Figaro, his cunning and ingenious former valet turned barber. Together, they deploy a series of stratagems to thwart Bartholo's surveillance and free Rosine from his clutches.

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In this adaptation, the characters are portrayed as passionate, mad, neurotic, frightened or blinded, in a staging that accentuates the burlesque and frenzied aspect of the story. The Modits company, which has already revisitedEugène Labiche's L'Affaire de la rue de Lourcine, applies a twirling approach here, where the actors' performance is accompanied by musical passages in homage to Rossini's opera.

This version of The Barber of Seville is aimed at fans of classic theater revisited, lively comedy and musical theater. Audiences will discover a modern, fast-paced reading of the play, which retains Beaumarchais ' playful spirit and lively dialogue while integrating musical touches and expressive acting.

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Running until March 30 at Le Lucernaire, this adaptation of Le Barbier de Séville promises a theatrical experience full of mischief, energy and twists and turns. A show that showcases Figaro 's ingenuity and Beaumarchais's humor, with inventive, fast-paced staging.