Madeleine Béjart

, Théâtre La Luna, IMAO et Procreart.

, Théâtre La Luna, IMAO and Procreart. WHAT WOULD MOLIÈRE BE WITHOUT MADELEINE BÉJART

Madeleine Béjart une femme libre, a 2025 creation from the Avignon Off festival, this fable recounts the last 7 days of Madeleine Béjart, Molière's first companion, who was his "mentor", his muse, his travelling companion, his shadow… The confession of an immense actress in an era when women were hindered… A poignant show by Xavier Lemaire, written by Pierre Olivier Scotto and performed by the marvellous Isabelle Andréani, whom you saw in Un cœur simple. The last 7 days of Molière's first companion, his mentor, his muse, his shadow…

By Pierre-Olivier Scotto

Directed and dramaturgy by Xavier Lemaire

With Isabelle Andréani

Set design and dramaturgy by Caroline Mexme

Lighting by Didier Brun

Costumes by Christine Vilers

Production Compagnie Les Larrons, Théâtre La Luna, IMAO and Procreart

Support Théâtre Paul Eluard de Bezons

Press:

“A very beautiful, even essential play, at the crossroads of theatre history and history with a capital “H”.” FRANCE INFO

“We discover an incredible woman, brought to life by Isabelle Andréani at the peak of her art!” LA PROVENCE

“Xavier Lemaire’s staging is a jewel of intelligence.” WEB THÉÂTRE

Duration: 1h15

Shows start precisely on time. Latecomers will not be admitted to the hall.

Recommended age for this play: from 10 years old

Not accessible to people with reduced mobility.