In the heart of the 10th arrondissement, the Théâtre Antoine will be presenting until May 26, 2024, a never-before-seen adaptation of the celebrated film "Le Cercle des Poètes Disparus". This first French adaptation, based on the iconic 1989 film written by Tom Schulman, is an ode to freedom and personal expression, with staging by Olivier Solivérès, breathing new life into this timeless work.
As Professor John Keating, comedian and actor Stéphane Freiss takes on the daunting task of portraying the charismatic, iconoclastic character, portrayed by the legendary Robin Williams in the film version, guiding his young pupils towards a revolt against the shackles of convention. The story is adapted into a play in this French version by Gérald Sibleyras, with the aim of evoking with accuracy and sensitivity the themes of friendship, emancipation and transmission.
A plunge into the atmosphere of a 1950s school, with a story that resonates deeply in everyone's heart, as personalities and destinies take shape. The cast, made up of young actors Ethan Oliel, Hélie Thonnat, Audran Cattin, Maxence Seva, Pierre Delage, Maxime Huriguen, Yvan Garouel and Olivier Bouana, contributes to creating a coherent and moving ensemble, just like the collective dynamic that makes the heart of the film version beat faster.
The play's message, "Carpe Diem", sounds like a cry for life, a cry for freedom. This maxim, more relevant than ever, will invite everyone to attend the adaptation of this work of American cinema .
The play has now been nominated for 6 Molières 2024 awards:
Le Cercle des Poètes disparus runs until May 26 at the Théâtre Antoine , and we advise you to get your tickets quickly!
Our opinion:
A marvel! In the magnificent Théâtre Antoine , the exceptional cast, brilliant staging and highly effective set design cut our time in half - and we wish it could last longer! Gérald Sibleyras 'French adaptation of Le Cercle des poètes disparus, directed by Olivier Solivérès, is a must-see.
The play kicks off with a musical pre-show, with the actors inviting the audience to dance on stage while the audience settles in, a lively and successful introduction. The show begins, plunging us into the world of an all-boys boarding school and introducing us to the famous Professor John Keating, cleverly seated in the audience. We quickly become attached to the young men whose story we follow, and are dazzled by the accuracy of the cast's performance. Stephane Freiss is exceptional in the role of the charismatic, cynical professor.Olivier Solivérès's staging is not only well thought-out, with rolling desks, but also dynamic and aesthetically pleasing.
This dramatic comedy features a cast of young actors, including Ethan Oliel, nominated at the Molières 2024 for the male revelation award, in the role of Niel. Ethan Oliel plays a young man who dreams of being an actor, but is trapped by his father in a medical career. The actor is breathtaking in his complex role, filled with joy and sadness. Hélie Thonnat (the endearing Tod), Audran Cattin (the rebellious Charlie, nominated for the Molières 2024 for Best New Actor ), Maxence Seva (Gary, the intellectual), Pierre Delage (the genial Meekx) and Maxime Huriguen (Richard, the lover) are all impressive.
We are guided throughout the play by the Latin expression Carpe Diem, and the wave of revolt initiated by Professor John Keating reaches us too. A brilliant and moving discourse on the meaning of life.
At the end of the show, the troupe triumphs in front of a full house on its feet, a well-deserved triumph .
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Dates and Opening Time
From April 10th, 2024 to May 26th, 2024
Location
Théâtre Antoine - Simone Berriau
14 boulevard de Strasbourg
75010 Paris 10
Access
Strasbourg Saint-Denis metro station
Official website
theatre-antoine.com
Booking
theatre-antoine.com
