At the Théâtre des Gémeaux Parisiens, Belles de Scène would transport audiences to 17thᵉ century England, where the stage reignites after years of prohibition. Through the little-known story of the first women who would have dared to defy the laws to perform, the show, adapted by Agnès Boury, Vincent Hedenand Stéphane Cottin, would plunge into an era of artistic and social upheaval. The play, which has already been extended, runs until April 30, 2025.
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Belles de Scène takes the audience to London in 1661, when, after eighteen years of closure due to the Puritan revolution, the theaters are finally reopening. Yet one ban persisted: women were still not allowed on stage. Against this tense and challenging backdrop, the story follows the first steps of women who defy this ban, at the cost of risk, complicity and intrigue. Inspired by real events, the story reveals the ambitions and failings of an era in the throes of change, through characters who are by turns funny, mean-spirited, moving and poetic.
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This show seems to be aimed primarily at lovers of historical theater, social narratives and the struggle for emancipation. On the other hand, those looking for a contemporary comedy, alight musical or an ultra-modern intimate drama might feel less concerned, as Belles de Scène auThéâtre des Gémeaux Parisiens would evolve in a period universe with a performance style that is likely to be theatrical and nourished by the historical context.
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Nominated at the Molières for best actor for Vincent Heden, Belles de Scène at the Théâtre des Gémeaux Parisiens offers a unique theatrical adventure between historical reconstruction and comedy of manners, offering spectators a reflection on the role of women in the world of show business and in the society of the time.
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Dates and Opening Time
On April 30, 2025
Prices
À partir de: €14
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