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"Dear friend, how lucky to see you..." at Le Guichet Montparnasse theatre
Step into the whimsical and thought-provoking world of Jean Tardieu, where the mundane becomes wonderfully absurd. This heartfelt production brilliantly balances humor and depth, turning life's fundamental anxieties into a truly captivating theatrical experience.
Théâtre Le Guichet Montparnasse (Paris 14th)
About
Experience the poetic and mischievous universe of Jean Tardieu in the play Chère amie, quelle chance de vous…, presented by the Esperluète and Co company. Hosted at the Théâtre Le Guichet Montparnasse, this production features Sylvie Mandier and François Michonneau bringing to life a selection of texts that balance humor, tragedy, and the absurd. Suitable for audiences aged 12 and up, the show explores the depth of Tardieu's work thirty years after his passing. Located in the 14th arrondissement, this theatrical engagement requires a reservation to secure your seat for this unique exploration of the human condition.
Show by the Esperluète and Co company, in co-production with Le Guichet Montparnasse theatre. Thirty years after the passing of Jean Tardieu, his texts still transport us just as much today. We invite you to travel into his poetic and mischievous universe, to discover our incredible journey, through the joy of acting, at the heart of his work, with chosen texts whose humor, tragedy, and absurdity we wish to share, in order to laugh and cry about our "fundamental anxieties"!
Directed and performed by: Sylvie Mandier and François Michonneau.
Our take on this event
Thirty years after the passing of Jean Tardieu, the Esperluète and Co company brings his legacy to the stage at the Théâtre Le Guichet Montparnasse. Through a carefully curated selection of texts, directors and performers Sylvie Mandier and François Michonneau lead an adventurous journey into the heart of the author's work, highlighting his signature wit, absurdity, and profound emotional range. The performance aims to share the laughter and tears inherent in our fundamental anxieties.
The show is open to spectators aged 12 and over at the venue located at 15 rue du Maine, Paris 14th. Performances run from Sunday, October 11, 2026, to Sunday, November 1, 2026. You can catch the show on Thursdays from 20:00 to 22:00 or on Sundays from 18:15 to 19:30. As this is a ticketed event produced in partnership with the theater, please ensure you make a reservation to confirm your attendance.
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