LE RELAIS MADELEINE IS A VERY RICH LOCATION IN THEATERS, INCLUDING:
- The Mathurins Theater
- The Daunou Theater
- The Edouard VII Theater
- The Madeleine Theater
- The Michodière Theater
- The Louis Jouvet Atheneum Theater
- The Caumartin Comedy Theater
- The Bruno Coquatrix Olympia on which we wrote a previous article,
all within a 10-minute walk of Relais Madeleine.
Like many Parisian theaters, the majority of these theaters have a program centered on the “Boulevard Theater”, whose repertory springs from the old boulevards of Paris that grew from the Second Empire. The Boulevard Theater register is, above all, one of entertainment, promoted by private theaters such as those mentioned above, with the exception of the Athenaeum.
As an example of what you will be able to see, we have selected 3 pieces, each in a very particular genre, fairly representative of the different theatrical styles that are proposed to you in the Parisian programming.
THE 3 PIECES SUGGESTED
“As long as there is love” at the Michodière Theater
A married couple crosses the tumults of adultery since their thirties . Love, treason, cowardice, and conspiracy mix in this funny and original piece.
- Tuesday to Saturday at 8:30 pm
- Saturday morning to 4:30 pm
- Sunday morning to 3:30 pm
From 18 to 70 €.
More information: http://www.michodiere.com/
“Let’s Make a Dream” by Sacha Guitry at the Madeleine Theater
From 1930, the Madeleine Theater became the theater of Sacha Guitry, until 1944.
This piece, written in 1916, was brought to the screen by Sacha Guitry in 1936, with Raimu, Michel Simon, and Arletty. More information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgPW9YDuX18
A lawyer seduces a married woman and spends the night with her. The husband of the seduced woman goes to the lawyer’s office the next morning. He also cheated on his wife and is looking for an alibi.
Tuesday to Saturday at 7 pm
From 18 to 49 €.
More information: https://www.theatreonline.com/Spectacle/Faisons-un-reve/58684
“Cap au pire” by Samuel Beckett at the Louis Jouvet Atheneum Theater
Since the worst is probably always in front us, we just have to head straight for it.” In one of his ultimate novels, a book of words inscribed in the flesh, Beckett endeavored to “Dire désormais pour soit mal dit” (Speak from now on to speak badly) ».
From December 2 to January 14. From 13 to 26 €.
More information: http://www.athenee-theatre.com/saison/spectacle/cap_au_pire.htm
SELECT AND BOOK A PIECE
The Relais Madeleine concierge will be happy to book the show of your choice for you.
The world of theater is not so well organized in France as that of the cinema which offers for example an exceptional database with Allociné (Unfortunately available only in one language). We have selected here the two best-documented websites on the theme of theater.
Advantages: Buy online. Simple navigation. Presentation of the top sales. Last minute rates.
Disadvantages: The presentation of the piece is just a summary and it’s more promotional. Many viewers opinions. Presentation videos are not always presented. Is it better to go on Utube and see if a trailer of the show you are looking for is available.
Advantages: Easy site, simple and efficient navigation. Clear and rather attractive layout. A criticism of the writing supported by opinions of Internet users. No online purchases, so the reviews are more objective.
Disadvantage: The number of opinions per piece is too small. Number of shows criticized insufficient.
Good show!
