In 2017, Laurent Campellone and Thomas Jolly revived this recently recovered jewel. Performed at the Châtelet during the Opéra-Comique’s restoration, the show is now returning to the place that inspired it, with Gaëlle Arquez in one of the finest cross-dressing roles of the repertoire.
Cast
Musical direction Laurent Campellone• Stage direction Thomas Jolly • With Gaëlle Arquez, Jodie Devos, Franck Leguérinel, Jean-Sébastien Bou, François Rougier, Anna Reinhold, Thomas Dolié, Mathieu Justine, Yoann Le Lan, Virgile Frannais, Bruno Bayeux, Louison Bayeux, Juliette Gauthier • Choir Ensemble Aedes • Orchestre de chambre de Paris
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Young Fantasio has lost interest in life and dreams about changing skin. Just as the King’s jester dies… Why not step in? No one loved the deceased as much as Princess Elsbeth, but she’s been doomed to a stark marriage of convenience.
The new court jester prompts the princess to listen to her heart. But how far will she surrender?
Offenbach met Musset at the Comédie-Française and owed him his initial success “La chanson de Fortunio”. The romantic dimension of Fantasio as revisited by the poet’s brother totally inspired him.
Libretto by Paul de Musset based on the theatre play by Alfred de Musset
Created at the Opéra-Comique on 18th January 1872
Les pléiades
Around the show
As you will discover, each lyrical production will be supported by “Pleiades” extending and enriching its content in accessible, offbeat, prospective or intimate formats.
Before the show
To discover
45 minutes before the performance : The keys to the show with the dramaturge of the Opéra Comique.
Salle Bizet | Free
To relax
The intermission bar offers drinks and light refreshments as soon as the theatre doors open.
Accessibility
Relax session | Sunday 17 December at 3 pm
Relax sessions offer a inclusive caring environment for people whose disability may give rise to atypical and unpredictable behaviour during the show.
Audiodescription (In French) | Friday 15 December at 8 pm and Sunday 17 December at 3 pm
This opera is available in audio description. "Image whisperers” are also available on demand.
Distribution
*Member of Académie