Inspired by Marguerite Yourcenar 's masterly 1951 novel Memoirs of Hadrian, this show plunges into the reflections of an aging emperor, looking back on his life, conquests, loves and disillusions. In the form of a long letter to his successor Marcus Aurelius, Hadrian delivers a political and personal testament, oscillating between grandeur and melancholy.
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Marguerite Yourcenar, the first woman elected to the Académie française, created a body of work in which history and philosophy come together in prose of rare intensity. This theatrical adaptation highlights the modernity of her writing and the power of this meditation on power and heritage.
Alone on stage, Jean-Paul Bordes is set to embody this powerful yet vulnerable emperor with depth and sensitivity. His performance promises to capture the richness of the text and the emotional density of the character, under the direction of Renaud Meyer, whose staging is uncluttered, leaving plenty of room for words and introspection.
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Mémoires d'Hadrien will appeal to those who appreciate philosophical and historical narratives, as well as to admirers of Marguerite Yourcenar. This theatrical monologue, supported by masterful writing and a spirited performance, offers an intimate, contemplative experience, ideal for audiences in search of literary depth and beauty.
With Mémoires d'Hadrien, the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse seems to be offering an immersion into the thoughts of an emperor between grandeur and lucidity.
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Dates and Opening Time
From April 18, 2025 to May 18, 2025
Location
Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
75 Boulevard du Montparnasse
75006 Paris 6
Prices
€10 - €28
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