Camille and Auguste

Corentin MASSON premiered his first play on 15 March. The writing is profound and rigorous, providing a faithful account of two tumultuous lives. The production is particularly polished, with finely orchestrated sets, costumes and lighting.

The play presents two artists' careers in an era when women had no place in the arts, a point underlined by the author's use of humour and irony. And the writing of the play, which follows the life of Camille Claudel, magnificently performed by Augusta Campistron, takes us into the emotion of the tragic end that was Camille Claudel's.

A fine production and a fine performance, then, for this first play, which deserves a trip to the Ranelagh theatre on a Sunday evening!

We had a great time at Ranelagh for the premiere of Camille et Auguste, a play conceived, staged and performed by a talented young troupe that we'll be keeping an eye on!

Based on the correspondence between these 2 monuments of sculpture, Rodin and Claudel, they bring their story to life with passion. Committed actors, strong choices and interludes that ask questions about the period (and our own as well), give rhythm to the show and provide incisive touches of humour.

An enthusiastic troupe that gives us confidence in the future of theatre!

Here we go, here we go