Le CID à la Comedie Francaise

The emblematic piece of French classical theatre, ‘Le Cid’!

The return of Denis Podalydès to the staging with this mythical play. When the father of Chimène slaps Rodrigue’s father out of jealousy, a deadly duel ensues. Corneille locks the lovers in an absolute dilemma, to be discovered.

Recognised as a genius of litterature, Corneille was nonetheless accused, at the first represntation of his play in 1637, of not respecting the three-unit rule of time, place and action.

Benjamin Laverrnhe who amazed us all with his multiple talents when presenting the Césars this year will undoubtedly thrill us playing Don Rodrigue.

Matinées certain days