Lilo Baur returns to Comédie-Française for her seventh staging of a lesser-known work byAgatha Christie, The Mousetrap. First performed in London in 1952, this play is considered one of the classics of detective drama. This breathtaking, suspenseful mystery takes place in a snowbound inn, where travelers find themselves trapped with a murderer in their midst. The staging promises to bring out the subtleties of the text and the dramatic intensity of the "Queen of Crime"'s writing.
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A snowstorm at a young couple's newly opened inn prevents them from going out. Guests arrive one by one, each wearing clothes similar to those described in a wanted poster for a recent murder. The arrival of a ski inspector upsets the atmosphere: a map of the inn has been found at the crime scene, with a message announcing other murders. When Mrs. Boyle is murdered, the tension reaches a climax and the investigation accelerates under the leadership of Inspector Trotter.
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Translated by Serge Bagdassarian and Lilo Baur, this new version captures the richness of Agatha Christie's dialogues and the variety of language registers. The staging emphasizes a sustained rhythm, accentuated by the characters' entrances and exits, reinforcing the suspense and humor inherent in .
Thriller fans will be delighted to rediscover the codes of the genre, with its mystery, tension and final revelations. This production is aimed at a wide audience, from crime novel enthusiasts to those curious to discover a lesser-known theatrical work byAgatha Christie.
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This article is based on information available about the production and is not based on a viewing of the show.
Dates and Opening Time
From June 4, 2025 to July 13, 2025
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