L'Avare in Théâtre le Ranelagh

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Review (the show)

Théâtre le Ranelagh

Children Classics Comedy Classic Historical play

By MOLIÈRE

Stirring things up since the 1600s, Molière, France’s most famous dramatist, penned this rip-roaring, ever popular piece about passion, penny-pinching, and family matters. The Miser has been adapted thousands of times, in various languages, but nothing compares to seeing this hilarious play in the original language of the master of Western theatre in a historical Parisian playhouse.

Follow old Harpagon as the story of his obsession with his wealth takes you on a comical journey involving his unraveling paranoia of thieves and his desire to be a great matchmaker for his children.

With Harpagon's servant caught in the crossfire, this satirical performance is full of scheming, arranged marriage plans, and threats after someone makes off with his wealth. It is a fresh take on a timeless piece by France’s beloved Molière. Forget living happily ever after in love, because in the end all that matters to Harpagon... is his money.

From

: 22/10/21

To

: 05/05/22

Original title:

L'Avare

Cast:

Didier LAFAYE, Philippe ARBEILLE alternating with Olivier GIRARD, Pierre BENOIST alternating with David MALLET, Grégoire BOURBIER, Mariejo BUFFON, Stéphane DAUCH alternating with Etienne LAUNAY, Gary GRINES, Armance GALPIN, David FERRARA alternating with Antoine GUIRAUD, Stéphanie WURTZ

Stage direction:

Jean-Philippe DAGUERRE

Adaptation and stage direction:

Jean-Philippe DAGUERRE

Sets and accessories:

Simon GLEIZES, Franck VISCARDI

Costume creation:

Catherine LAINART

Press

TTT Une mise en scène drôle et parfaitement rythmée, à partager en famille.

Source

Un classique de Molière porté par une troupe pleine d'allant qui privilégie le côté burlesque.

Dynamique, généreux en gags visuels et dotés de caractères bien trempés (...) On appréciera ce Molière en famille.

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Didier Lafaye est excellent, en compagnie de partenaires qui ont tous de la personnalité et du dynamisme. Etre ainsi classique sans académisme, c’est la bonne formule.

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