The Misanthrope, Original Work by Molière

Rue André Malraux

The Misanthrope, Original Work by Molière is a masterpiece of classical theatre that resonates with surprising modernity. Alceste rejects conventions, denounces pretenses, and refuses any compromise in a society ruled by appearances. Yet he passionately loves Célimène, a brilliant, free, and coquettish young widow, the very embodiment of the world he detests. Through this somber-toned comedy, Molière questions the possibility of sincerity, freedom, and happiness at the heart of a social universe founded on hypocrisy. This contemporary staging reveals the full force of the text, between...