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CLEOPHENE
Show · Tuesday, February 2 · 20:30 · Guyancourt
1 Pl. de Bel Ébat 78280 Guyancourt
When a king dies and he is the father of twins, which of the two heirs is the elder and should take his place? King Nicanor, initially reported dead, is found captive of the Parthians and in love with their princess Rodogune. Drunk with jealousy and power, Cleophene, his wife, sinks into an unchecked tyranny, not hesitating to use his two twin sons—both heirs to the throne—to achieve his ends. A tragedy by Corneille that the author considered one of his best plays, Rodogune is a family drama of love and hate that is described with darkness…
