La Raison du Plus Fou

Presented by M.J.C Jacques Tati - Orsay (L-R-22-5349)Rousseau has just finished his "Confessions".

C Jacques Tati - Orsay. Rousseau has just finished his "Confessions".

In them, he settles scores with his friend Diderot and comes to give public readings of them in Paris, which will prompt the religious authorities to ban Diderot's work, "L'encyclopédie", an impious book in the eyes of the Church. Diderot then challenges his former friend.

A game of chess where the fate of one will determine that of the other. A burlesque and senseless game begins, where all moves are permitted to destabilise the opponent.

You thus become the complicit witnesses of this exchange that is both satirical and profound, classical and wacky. But beware, appearances can sometimes be very deceptive… The press says about it "A two-master match!

The whole play is a treat for the ears " La Provence" A summit duel and a magnificent little treatise on philosophy " L'oeil d'Olivier" This funny and gripping show will make you discover the classics from an unexpected angle " La Licra Compagnie Vive - Duration: 01h20 - Theatre - All audiences from 12 years old Cast: Franck Mercadal, Grégori Baquet Author(s): Franck Mercadal Director: Grégori Baquet Lighting: Stéphane Baquet Music: Michel Korb Set design: Giovanni Capirchio Costumes: Pascale Faure With the support of: Le Conseil Départemental de Lot-et-Garonne, La ville d'Agen, Le Nouveau Théâtre du Jour