Beauty and the Beast: a modern, offbeat version of the tale at Grand Point Virgule

As of September 27, 2026, La Belle et la Bête takes over the Grand Point Virgule stage , every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm, in the Salle Apostrophe. This revisited version of the tale, written and directed by Yanis Azaiez and Marie Rioux, is aimed at family audiences aged 4 and over. Lasting 1h20, the show combines humor, emotion and contemporary references, in a theatrical universe accessible to all generations.

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Here, Belle becomes Mel, a lonely young girl with a passion for manga, who lives with her father until he mysteriously disappears. When she sets out to find him, she comes face to face with a strange, disarming creature living in a castle frozen in time. This unexpected face-to-face encounter gives rise to a surprising relationship, far removed from the usual stereotypes of fairy tales.

The staging deliberately plays with traditional codes, turning them on their head: Mel is not content to wait for a prince, and the Beast is not just a monster to be tamed. The show takes on a resolutely modern tone, punctuated by nods to pop culture and contemporary references, while retaining the spirit of the original story.

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The show is aimed at a wide family audience, from children aged 4 and up to adults curious to discover a lively and original theatrical adaptation.

With an alternating cast featuring Gabriel Givernaud, Cyrine Arrar, Adrien Tuffreau, Arthur Guionnet, Clément Barberteguy, Pascal Buil, Marie Rioux and Yanis Azaiez, the play offers a new dynamic for a universe that promises to be as funny as it is touching.

This article is based on information available to date and is not based on a viewing of the show.