The Prayer to the Stars by Marcel Pagnol returns to Montansier

The Prayer to the Stars by Marcel Pagnol returns to the Théâtre Montansier in Versailles, from October 28 to November 8, 2026. Eugénie Pouillot and Ulysse Robin are behind the adaptation and direction of this piece, staged by Compagnie Fovéa.

Florence, a young actress disillusioned by life in Paris, longs for a genuine connection. Pierre, a celebrated composer who wants out of the social whirl, also seeks a simpler kind of happiness. When they meet, they hitch a ride to Cassis and settle into a harbor-front hotel to pursue their love story.

Florence’s past, however, intrudes on this interlude. The play traces the fallout of that encounter and the secrets that threaten the couple, in a narrative where the characters seek to break with their former life.

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The piece stems from a Marcel Pagnol film project started during World War II and left unfinished. Its leap to the stage reshapes the story, adapted by the two directors and brought to life by a company that includes, notably, Eugénie Pouillot, Ulysse Robin, and Claire Mathaut.

The revival runs for two hours. Performances from October 28–31 and November 3–7 begin at 8:30 p.m.; the final show, on Sunday November 8, is scheduled for 3 p.m. The theater offers several seating options, including a €15 rate for those under 26.

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