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Opéra Royal - Molière / Lully: LE BOURGEOIS GENTILHOMME
From Tuesday 11 to Sunday 16 May 2027
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
from 19:30 to 23:00
Location : Opéra Royal
Destination
3 place Léon Gambetta
78000
Versailles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 48.805738
Longitude : 2.122808
Event Organizer
Château de Versailles Spectacles
Location
Opéra Royal
3 place Léon Gambetta
78000
Versailles
Presentation
‘Le Bourgeois Gentillhomme’, a landmark of classical theatre, celebrated its 350th anniversary in 2020. Denis Podalydès revisits this classic with a new production that is tinged with humour and light-heartedness, yet remains faithful to Molière’s text.
In "The Bourgeois Gentleman", Molière paints a delightful portrait of Monsieur Jourdain, a man driven by a singular ambition: to rise above his middle-class status and gain access to a world traditionally reserved for the nobility. Curious, enthusiastic, and endlessly hopeful, he embarks on a passionate journey into the realms of culture, learning, and refinement.
Balancing humour with tenderness, this production highlights the emotional depth of Molière’s iconic character. Elevated after a series of comic adventures to the fanciful title of “Mamamouchi,” Monsieur Jourdain enjoys his moment of glory amid music and dance. Both ridiculous and endearing, deceived yet triumphant, he embodies that rare theatrical magic where comedy gives way to pure wonder.
Balancing humour with tenderness, this production highlights the emotional depth of Molière’s iconic character. Elevated after a series of comic adventures to the fanciful title of “Mamamouchi,” Monsieur Jourdain enjoys his moment of glory amid music and dance. Both ridiculous and endearing, deceived yet triumphant, he embodies that rare theatrical magic where comedy gives way to pure wonder.
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Prices
VIP PRESTIGE CATEGORY: The best seats in the house; you will receive a free programme and a glass of champagne.
PRESTIGE CATEGORY: Excellent seats; you will receive a free programme and a glass of champagne.
CORPORATE GROUP RATE: for further information, please visit our page dedicated to works councils and groups.
GROUP DISCOUNT RATE: available for groups of more than 10 people, excluding the Corporate package.
PRESTIGE CATEGORY: Excellent seats; you will receive a free programme and a glass of champagne.
CORPORATE GROUP RATE: for further information, please visit our page dedicated to works councils and groups.
GROUP DISCOUNT RATE: available for groups of more than 10 people, excluding the Corporate package.
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