The Théâtre du Lucernaire welcomes back Molière' sLes Fourberies de Scapin , directed by Emmanuel Besnault. Already performed many times in France, this version reaches its 450th performance! With five actors and musicians on stage, this adaptation seems to draw on the codes of commedia dell'arte, while emphasizing a collective dynamic.
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In Les Fourberies de Scapin, two young men two young men, Octave and Léandre, have married two young women of uncertain status without their fathers' permission. Fearing the wrath of their respective fathers, they call on Scapin, a clever and ingenious valet, to help them out of this impasse. Through a series of subterfuges, disguises and lies, Scapin does everything in his power to enable his young masters to triumph over their feelings.
Les Fourberies de Scapin could appeal to family audiences and school groups, as well as anyone wishing to discover or rediscover a classic comedy in an accessible form. The addition of live music and the use of troupe spirit would suggest that this version seeks to blend theater and plural scenic expression.
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On the other hand, audiences looking for contemporary retellings or experimental scenic devices may not be the priority audience for this revival, which seems to rely more on traditional forms of play.
With this revival of Les Fourberies de Scapin, Le Lucernaire promises to invite audiences to discover a stage version designed to enhance collective acting, Molière's world and the codes of Italian comedy. This show could be a great introduction to classical theater, in a compact format.
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Dates and Opening Time
On March 24, 2025
Prices
€10 - €32
Recommended age
From 7 years old
Booking
www.lucernaire.fr
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