Pan's Prelude: Maxime Lombard reads Jean Giono at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse

The voice of Jean Giono resonates at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse with Prélude de Pan, performed by Maxime Lombard. On stage since August 31, 2026, this reading is scheduled for Mondays at 9 p.m., at 75 boulevard du Montparnasse, in Paris.

The text is drawn from the collection Solitude de la pitié. In a village, a woodcutter torments a dove for amusement. The arrival of a mysterious figure then upends the traditional celebration: chaos takes hold of the villagers and primal instincts come to the fore. The title alludes to Pan, the Greek god associated with shepherds and their flocks.

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Maxime Lombard performs this story solo on stage, in a production by Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. The lighting is by Dorian Mjahed-Lucas. The show lasts 1h10.

The box office currently offers performances through November 2, 2026. The full price is 28 euros, the reduced rate is 22 euros, and tickets for those under 26 are 10 euros. Availability and bookings can be found on the official page of Prélude de Pan.

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