The Théâtre de la Michodière celebrates its 100th anniversary by reviving the tradition that forged its identity: the brilliant, elegant and piquant comedy of manners. For the occasion, it welcomes La Jalousie, a play by Sacha Guitry directed by Michel Fau, from October 16, 2025. A classic text revisited with panache, in a flamboyant set faithful to the theatrical and satirical spirit of its author.
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In this subtly cruel comedy, a civil servant returns home after cheating on his wife. He improvises a thousand justifications for his tardiness, only to discover to his astonishment that his wife hasn't returned yet either. And so begins a descent into a ridiculous, all-consuming jealousy of absurd suspicions, internal contradictions and inverted logic. The laughter comes from this progressive imbalance, this burlesque paranoia where the main character, convinced of his rightful place, becomes himself the victim of his own lies.
Between sharp dialogue, deception and jubilant twists, La Jalousie explores with finesse the mechanisms of wounded self-esteem, male pride and marital conventions. Guitry pokes fun at hypocrisy and bad faith with consummate skill and biting irony.
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This show will appeal to lovers of refined boulevard theater, incisive classical texts and comedies that are both light in appearance and sharp at heart. Audiences sensitive to elegant staging, period humor and dialogue-driven scores will enjoy the play and the language. On the other hand, those looking for contemporary theater or theater engaged with current social issues may be less interested in this universe resolutely attached to the comic tradition of the 20th century.
With La Jalousie, presented from October 16, 2025, the Théâtre de la Michodière celebrates its 100th anniversary with a cult comedy by Sacha Guitry, brilliantly directed by Michel Fau. A moment of jubilant, elegant theater, between marital satire and authorial irony.
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 16, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Location
La Michodière
4 bis, rue de la Michodière
75002 Paris 2
Prices
€20 - €65
Booking
www.michodiere.com
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