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French theatrical and operatic productions

Overview

French cultural venues have showcased a variety of theatrical and operatic productions. Initial reports highlighted successful stage works, including a modern adaptation of Honoré de Balzac’s ‘Illusions perdues’ by Les Évadés and a popular boulevard comedy by Sébastien Castro at the Théâtre des Variétés.

Subsequent programming expanded to include diverse adaptations and seasonal openings. These included a performance of Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Misérables’ at La Pyramide, featuring acrobatic and dance elements, as well as the Opéra de Lyon’s 2026-2027 season opener, Sergei Prokofiev’s ‘L’Amour des trois oranges’, which was scheduled for performances in Lyon and several other French cities.

Entities

Sébastien Castro · Sergueï Prokofiev · Théâtre du Kronope · Paul Platel · Laurent Pelly

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    French cultural venues host new theatrical and opera productions

    French cultural institutions are hosting new productions, including a masked adaptation of Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Misérables’ at La Pyramide and Prokofiev’s ‘L’Amour des trois oranges’ at the Opéra de Lyon.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    French theater features modern Balzac adaptation and new comedy success

    Recent French theater highlights include Les Évadés’ energetic modern adaptation of Balzac’s ‘Illusions perdues’ and Sébastien Castro’s successful boulevard comedy at the Théâtre des Variétés.

Sources

coup2theatre.wordpress.com · telerama.fr · tvsudmagazine.fr · valeursactuelles.com