The Antechamber
After supper, Brisville delivers some scathing retorts!
About
Paris, 1750. At the age of fifty, Marie du Deffand was running one of the most famous salons in Paris. Her wit attracted and fascinated the great men of the time, aristocrats, men of letters and scientists.
Blindness was threatening: Marie had to find herself a reader, and she chose her brother’s illegitimate daughter, but on one condition…
Details
Genres: Theatre, Classical
Running time: 1h20
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Press coverage
LE FIGARO “True to his intentions, director Tristan Le Doze elegantly does justice to Brisville without adding an ounce of artifice. He makes the most of Marguerite Mousset’s lyrical talent. The actress creates a cunning bastard whose progress through the world of society we follow with admiration. Céline Yvon is perfect as the perfidious godmother who is stripped of her influence. The very fair Rémy Jouvin referees the exchanges between the two combatants. A fine piece of work.”
TELERAMA TT “Tristan Le Doze’s delicate adaptation of Jean-Claude Brisville’s play is his second successful production. Deliciously cruel, Céline Yvon stars Rémy Jouvin as ‘President’ Hénault, La Deffand’s loyal friend, and Marguerite Mousset as the devilishly convincing Julie de Lespinasse, with her saintly airs!”
LE CANARD ENCHAÎNÉ “The play is cruel. Very. Intense. Brilliant. And so are the actors (…) Director Tristan Le Doze is not only elegant and precise, but also acutely aware of the play’s contemporary resonance. Our century is reflected in it.”
L’OFFICIEL DES SPECTACLES “The Ranelagh’s carved oak French room is the perfect setting for the relationship between Madame du Deffand and Julie de Lespinasse. Jean-Claude Brisville’s verve hits the nail on the head! (…) Tristan Le Doze stages this pleasant lace war with firm elegance.”
FROGGY’S DELIGHT “A brilliant and absolutely captivating show.”
COUP DE THEATRE ♥♥♥♥ “The three actors excel in this comedy in which the words are as sharp as daggers. It’s brilliant, a real treat for the mind.”
SORTIES A PARIS “a jewel of subtle and profound psychology, a summit of brilliant wit! (…) The three actors excel in their respective roles, supported by the magnificent dialogue of a particularly inspired Jean-Claude Brisville.”
CULT NEWS “A real treat.”
ARTS CHIPELS “The lively, humorous and repartee-filled dialogue and the actors’ perfect diction are a delight.”
CULTURE SNES “The play captures the moment of a historic shift: from the art of conversation to the debate of ideas.”
THEATRE PASSION “A fine show in the pretty jewel that is the Théâtre du Ranelagh.”
LES CHRONIQUES D’ALCESTE “It’s as if you’ve stepped back into the 18th century, the magic is working.”
Artistic team
Author Jean-Claude BRISVILLE
Director Tristan LE DOZE
Costumes Jérôme RAGON
Lighting Stéphane BALNY
With Céline YVON, Marguerite MOUSSET et Rémy JOUVIN