Love’s Second Surprise

Such is the gullibility of self-esteem!

Two neighbouring aristocrats are grieving the loss of their loved ones and seem inconsolable. Their despair brings them closer together, but their pride prevents them from confessing their love to one another. The clumsy meddling of rivals and servants plunges them into an inextricable mess.

Here, Marivaux illustrates the explosive coexistence of touchiness and love. The pretty words, elegant barbs and convoluted phrases ultimately serve only to highlight a crude yet touching humanity, under the mocking gaze of the servants.

After Faust, The Double, The Novel of Monsieur Molière, The Revizor and The Diary of a Madman, the Ranelagh is hosting this new production by the Collectif Voix des Plumes: a comedy by Marivaux about the difficulty of coming clean and committing to a second love.

Find out all about this show directly on the Cie's website here

1st category: €40

2nd category: €35

Under 26s: €12

Performances take place alternately on Saturdays at 2 pm and Sundays at 11 am, as well as special performances during the school holidays and in the evenings:

Sunday 25 October, 11.00 am; Friday 30 October, 2.00 pm; Thursday 12 November, 8.45 pm; Wednesday 23 December, 2.00 pm; Wednesday 30 December, 2.00 pm

Genres: Classical theatre, suitable for all ages from 12 years old

Duration: 1h30