Théâtre du Ranelagh hosts "L'Antichambre", a tragi-comedy immersed in the intellectual world of 18th-century salons, until January 14, 2024
The Théâtre du Ranelagh, nestled in Paris's 16th arrondissement, is hosting this autumn's performances of
"L'Antichambre", a
comedy-drama play written by Jean-Claude Brisville, author of the famous "Le Souper", and directed by Tristan Le Doze. Immerse yourself in
18th-century Paris as the play transports the audience to the
eminent salons of the time, and their philosophical debates.
Set in 18th-century
Paris, precisely in 1750,
Madame Marie du Deffand, an exceptional woman of mind despite her impending blindness, runs one of the
capital's most prestigious salons. Her lively, captivating wit attracts the great personalities of the age, be they
aristocrats, writers or scientists.
However, Madame du Deffand's looming blindness led her to seek a reader to keep her company. She chose her brother's illegitimate daughter as her young protégée... But on a very special condition.
This fascinating plot plunges audiences into the refined, intellectual world of 18th-century Paris, a key to understanding the historic Enlightenment period.
"L'Antichambre" at the Théâtre du Ranelagh promises to captivate audiences with its historical intrigue, between philosophical quarrels and bruised egos, between Ancients and Moderns.
