Lily & Lily: When reality and fiction collide in the theater

With Lily & Lily, the iconic duo Barillet and Gredy, masters of boulevard comedy, are brought back to life in an adaptation by Marie Pascale Osterrieth and Michèle Bernier. With a first-rate cast including Michèle Bernier and Francis Perrin, this play promises a delicious blend of humor and pretence. Between role-playing and illusions, the audience is drawn into a sparkling comedy where the line between reality and fiction becomes as blurred as it is hilarious.

Lily, an actress at the height of her fame, is faced with a daunting challenge: to play herself... but through another woman. When the staging of her own image gets out of hand, one misunderstanding follows another and absurd situations pile up. A theater within a theater, where the characters struggle with their illusions, their secrets and a healthy dose of mischief.

Lily & Lily is aimed at lovers of light comedy and those nostalgic for the theater of Barillet and Gredy(Folle Amanda, Peau de Vache). With an all-star cast and fast-paced staging, the play promises an entertaining evening, ideal for those who love lively dialogue and hilarious situations. The theater-within-a-theater universe will also appeal to spectators fond of plays on mise en abyme and references to the world of show business.

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Marie Pascale Osterrieth, director and co-adaptor of the play, is a regular collaborator of Michèle Bernier, with whom she shares a taste for chiselled comedies and popular theater. The aesthetic of the show is based on a set designed by Pierre-François Limbosch, lighting by Laurent Castaingt and music by Jacques Davidovici, creating an immersive, meticulous atmosphere.

Between misunderstandings and mise en abyme, Lily & Lily plays with the codes of theater to offer a moment of pure entertainment. Starring Michèle Bernier and Francis Perrin, this comedy promises infectious energy and a well-oiled machine, true to the spirit of the great boulevard plays.

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