Arsène Lupin

A theatrical masterstroke, combining elegance, panache and pure entertainment!

To immerse yourself in the world of Arsène Lupin at the majestic Théâtre le Ranelagh is to allow yourself to be robbed… not of your personal belongings, but of your time, which is suspended for 1 hour and 15 minutes in a state of absolute enchantment!

From the very first minutes, the elegant setting sets the scene: we are in 1908, at the Château des Gournay-Martin. The announcement of Germaine’s imminent marriage to the Duke of Charmarace is suddenly interrupted by an insolent letter signed by the most famous of thieves. Lupin warns that he will come to steal the Princess of Lamballe’s precious tiara. The countdown begins, and the trap snaps shut amid infectious jubilation.

Delphine Piard’s staging is a masterpiece of fluidity and wit. Both modern and deeply faithful to the aesthetics of the Belle Époque, it is full of visual ingenuity: trompe-l’œil effects, ingenious illusions, on-stage set changes and wonderfully charming choreographed interludes. The pace is frenetic, leaving the audience no respite.

A high-energy, close-knit cast, led by five exceptional and dynamic actors, whose performances shine with mischief and warmth. Each actor embodies their role with clockwork precision and a sheer love of the stage. Amidst delightful misunderstandings, sharp-witted retorts and devilishly misleading clues, a bond with the audience is formed instantly.

What’s more, the setting of the Théâtre le Ranelagh, with its carved wood panelling and intimate atmosphere, perfectly complements this period-set plot.

You come away with a smile on your face, marvelling at such boldness, lightness and poetry.

Here, Arsène Lupin carries out his finest raid of all: that on the hearts of us, the audience. A must-see show – don’t miss it!