Created at the Petit Montparnasse in 2024 by Olivier Ruidavet, then successfully revived for two exceptional performances last March, La Joie returns to the Théâtre Montparnasse from April 24. This return to the stage would be accompanied by a landmark event: the celebration of the 100th performance, with a promotional offer for the first dates. Audiences will be reunited with the central character, Solaro, who faces the trials and tribulations of everyday life with a rare inner disposition: the ability to savor the present moment.
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The plot of La Joie would follow this joyful man (played by Olivier Ruidavet), whose ability to embrace life's events without resistance questions, surprises and even baffles. Based on this luminous figure, the adaptation would seek to question what we mean by "joy", and how this invisible force could transform our relationship with the world. The show would thus offer an introspective narrative, at the crossroads of philosophy of life and contemporary theater, adapted from Charles Pépin's novel.
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La Joie would appeal to audiences looking for meaningful stories, fictions that question fundamental emotions and ways of being in the world. It could also appeal to audiences interested in an accessible, existential approach to happiness, resilience and acceptance. On the other hand, audiences looking for action theater or dense narrative might find this form more meditative than dramatic.
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If you haven't yet had the chance to see this one-man show at the theater, there's a special 40% off offer for performances from April 24 to 27 (but the play runs until June 29). Come and see La Joie at the Théâtre Montparnasse !
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Dates and Opening Time
From April 24, 2025 to June 29, 2025
Location
Théâtre Montparnasse & Petit Montparnasse
31 Rue de la Gaité
75014 Paris 14
Prices
€20 - €34
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