Starting March 18, 2026, Théâtre Antoine will host The Misanthrope by Molière, directed by Tigran Mekhitarian. This new theatrical production offers a modern reinterpretation of the classic play, while staying true to the original poetic language.
In this adaptation, Alceste is placed in a contemporary setting. He is portrayed as a young man from a working-class neighborhood, navigating the hypocrisies and social codes of a bourgeois artistic scene. Rejecting compromise and superficiality, he challenges this world with blunt honesty and raw sincerity, only for these qualities to eventually turn against him.
The relationship between Alceste and Célimène forms the emotional core of this adaptation. Alceste loves a woman who perfectly embodies the very qualities he despises. This love, filled with tension and intensity, gradually leads him to question himself. The play thus traces the inner journey of a man wrestling with his anger, pride, and loneliness.
The direction combines text, dance, and singing, forging a dialogue between classical language and contemporary stage forms. Without pitting social worlds against each other, the production juxtaposes suburban neighborhoods and the upper class, truth and violence, to explore the dynamics of domination and rejection.
The cast features Félicien Juttner, the radiant Marine, Souleymane Rkiba, Clémentine Aussourd, Vénus Yaffa, Étienne Paliniewicz, Isabelle Gardien, and Tigran Mekhitarian. Running approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, The Misanthrope is performed from Wednesday to Sunday at 7 p.m. The production is a must-see at the Théâtre Antoine from March 18 to May 10, 2026.
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Dates and Opening Time
From March 18, 2026 to May 10, 2026
Location
Théâtre Antoine - Simone Berriau
14 boulevard de Strasbourg
75010 Paris 10
Access
Strasbourg Saint-Denis metro station
