A real triumph since its performance in 2016, Alexis Michalik's multi-molièrisée Edmond is currently at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal, with a staging of two hours of pure enjoyment. Freely inspired by the life of its author, Edmond traces the incredible story behind the creation of Cyrano de Bergerac, far from being the mythical masterpiece that has become Emond Rostand's play. Two years after not having written anything, Edmond Rostand offers the famous comedian Constant Coquelin a role in his next tragedy. By an incredible (non) combination of circumstances, the playwright embarks on the writing of a heroic comedy in verse, inspired by his epistolary relationship with Jeahanne, the beloved of his friend Léonidas, both far from suspecting the deception Between the whims of actresses, the pressure of his producers, the syndrome of the blank sheet, or the carelessness of his troupe, we follow the difficulties and determination of the playwright to keep his work alive. Through this choral piece, Alexis Michalik offers us a joyful comedy whose humor and purpose echo with finesse to our time. Between classical theatrical heritage and contemporary references, Michalik's work is an ode to art, failure, passion and solidarity, and to all that emerges from it poetic. Find Alexis Michalik's Edmond from December 3, 2022 to April 16, 2023 at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal.
