Arsène Lupin
He’s the biggest thief of them all!

Or la folle journée... One of the most frequently staged plays in the world!
Figaro, Count Almaviva's valet, is about to marry Suzanne, the Countess's first chambermaid. But the Count threatens to stop him if the maid does not give in to his advances. The Countess, for her part, is determined to take revenge on her unfaithful husband. This is just the beginning of a «crazy day» that promises to be full of intrigue and twists and turns...
Les Nomadesques made a name for themselves in 2010 with their western adaptation of Much ado about nothing which won unanimous acclaim from the press and public alike. Since then, they have triumphed with their shows for young audiences: The Wolf is back! on the bill for 10 years, Puss in Boots, Cinderella or currently at Ranelagh Georges le Dragon, The princess and the intrepid knight ! They're back to enchant us with this masterpiece by Beaumarchais, one of the most widely performed plays in the world.
For English speakers, the show is subtitled!
Information and booking for English speakers here. English subtitles – Specific dates – Bookings at www.theatreinparis.com
We are happy to welcome English speakers! Many performances of this show are surtitled in English thanks to our partner Theatre in Paris. To check if a performance is surtitled and book your seat with exclusive access to the English surtitles, please visit here. Tickets booked through any other source do not guarantee access to the English surtitles.
Performances take place alternately on Saturdays at 2 pm and Sundays at 11 am, plus special performances during the school holidays and in the evenings:
Monday 19 October, 4.30 pm; Thursday 29 October, 2.00 pm; Sunday 8 November, 11.00 am; Tuesday 22 December, 2.00 pm; Monday 28 December, 2.00 pm
Genre: Classical theatre, all audiences
Running time: 1 hour 35 minutes
We had an excellent time. Thank you so much!
Bravo for a great performance! My daughters, aged 11, 15 and 17, and I really enjoyed this fast-paced, energetic and funny performance. The time just flew by.
I recommend it without hesitation!
TELERAMA «This lively version of Beaumarchais» play is sure to appeal to a wide audience.»
PARISCOPE «The burlesque, the truculence, the enthusiasm and the energy are all there... share the moment with your teenagers, they'll love it!»
CURRENT VALUES ♥♥♥ «We often laugh, and are sometimes moved. A real recreation!»
WEB THEATRE «Funny and talented!» Gilles Costaz
Author BEAUMARCHAIS
Directed by Vincent CAIRO
Décors Nicolas CASSONNET and Caroline ROSSIGNOL
Costumes Corinne ROSSI
Music Mathias CASTAGNE
Lighting Lou-Anne LAPIERRE
With Vincent CAIRO, Franck CADOUX, Damien CODEN, Gaël COLIN, Cédric MIELE, Karine TABET or Elodie COLIN or Claire COUTURE
He’s the biggest thief of them all!

Based on the dialogues by Jacques Prévert

Based on a series of children's books published by L'École des Loisirs.
