Madame Fait Salon, a unique theatrical event, takes place every Sunday at Le Lieu in Paris. Combining insolence, history and feminism, this show takes us back in time to early 19th-century Paris. Madame Fait Salon stands out for its totally improvised format, a veritable artistic feat featuring a literary salon hosted by talented actresses.
The improvised show Madame Fait Salon recreates the famous literary salons that made Paris so charming and famous in the early 19th century. During these evenings, artists, intellectuals and influential people gathered to discuss, celebrate and compete in eloquence. The public is invited to contribute to the event by choosing the names and fields of interest of the various characters present.
Set in a Victorian décor, the actresses - including Estelle Bazireau, Adeline Belloc, Sophie Brossard, Angélique Corman, Emma Debroise, Mathilde Mir, Stella Puyeo and Fanny Pascaud - perform in period costumes, improvising poems, discussions on art, politics, morals and more.
Through a clever staging, Madame Fait Salon pays a vibrant tribute to the role of women during the French Revolution and highlights the misogyny of the time. The male characters are played by women who, with humor and piquancy, depict the female condition of the time, through discussions of the Civil Code and literary salons held by women.
Beyond its feminist aspect, the show stands out for its historical roots. The actresses do a remarkable job of recreating the mores and atmosphere of the Napoleonic era, thanks in particular to their masterful use of costumes and sets, as well as skilfully researched dialogue.
Madame Fait Salon also shines in its comic and interactive dimensions. Links and intrigues are woven between the characters on the spot, giving the show a dynamic rhythm of rivalries, rumors, romances and revelations. The spontaneity and charisma of the actresses, combined with interaction with the audience, generate moments of suspense and guarantee an experience full of laughter and surprises.
Finally, one of the major assets of this show is undeniably the opportunity offered to the actresses to demonstrate theirimprovisational skills. Whether creating poems, newspaper articles, debates or descriptions of works of art, each performance is a test of creativity and ingenuity.
So, if you're looking for an unusual outing in Paris, don't miss Madame Fait Salon: this show promises an entertaining and rewarding evening.
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 22th, 2023 to December 17th, 2023
Location
Le Lieu
41 Rue de Trévise
75009 Paris 9
Average duration
60 h
