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M La Scène is an online medium specialising in the analysis and criticism of theatre and other forms of performing arts. We are totally independent and driven by a philanthropic vocation. We provide coverage of the French theatre scene, offering honest and unbiased reviews, professional interviews with artists and directors, as well as in-depth articles on trends and developments in contemporary theatre. We pride ourselves on our editorial independence and are committed to providing our readers with an informed critical perspective on the shows we cover.

Whether you’re a seasoned theatre enthusiast or simply curious about the latest productions, M La Scène is the ideal destination for quality reviews, recommendations and in-depth analysis. We cover a wide variety of live performances, including theatre, dance, music, opera, circus and much more.

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Discover the exciting cultural scene with M La Scène – your source for theatre, dance and music reviews! Here, we offer you impartial reviews written with rigour and independence to give you an objective opinion on artistic performances linked to current cultural events.

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Marie-Laure Barbaud, Editor-in-Chief, M La Scène

Festival d'Avignon 2023

Immerse yourself in the must-see event of the year: the Festival d’Avignon 2023!

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Theatre, dance, music and opera reviews

Critique Dan Då Dan Dog

Avec dérision et poésie, Dan Då Dan Dog, mis en scène par Pascale Daniel-Lacombe, propose un voyage subtil et…

Critique Antoine et Cléopâtre

Au Théâtre de la Bastille, par la musicalité des mots et un travail prosodique affûté, Tiago Rodrigues ne se…

Critique Immaqaa, ici peut-être

Dans Immaqaa, ici peut-être, l'artiste circassien Mathurin Bolze explore les terres du Grand Nord, puisant son…

Critique Sans faire de bruit

Sans faire de bruit, de la compagnie Nachepa, offre un travail sensible et original autour des sons pour donner…

Critique L’Esthétique de la résistance

Sylvain Creuzevault s'attaque au roman-somme L'Esthétique de la Résistance de l'écrivain Peter Weiss et livre une…

Critique Du charbon dans les veines

Au Théâtre Saint-Georges, Jean-Philippe Daguerre présente sa nouvelle création, Du charbon dans les veines. Une…

Critique Elizabeth Costello

Le personnage fictif d'Elizabeth Costello n'a cessé de traverser l'œuvre de l'écrivain John Maxwell Coetzee. Au…

Critique Neandertal

Dans sa nouvelle création, Neandertal, David Geselson interroge les origines de l'homme. A partir des travaux du…

Critique pour un oui pour un non

Au Lucernaire, la mise en scène fine et enlevée de Sylvain Maurice permet de redécouvrir la pièce de Nathalie…

Critique L’Odeur de la guerre

Dans L'Odeur de la guerre, un seule en scène percutant et drôle, aux résonances autobiographiques, Julie Duval…

Critique AfterLight

Présenté à la Maison de la musique de Nanterre, AfterLight se compose de trois pièces chorégraphiques. Daniel…

Critique Nos âmes se reconnaîtront-elles ?

Au Théâtre des Amandiers, Nos âmes se reconnaîtront-elles ?, la nouvelle création de Simon Abkarian éblouit par son…
INTERVIEW M LA SCÈNE : TIAGO RODRIGUES
Tiago Rodrigues, Hécube pas Hécube, livre les clés du spectacle au Festival d'Avignon,  @Mlascene
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Marie-Laure BARBAUD
Editor of the Mlascène website
Theatre, Dance and Music Reviews

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REVIEWS OF THEATRE & OTHER LIVE PERFORMANCES

In agreement with Thomas Mann:
There is no true passion but criticism

THEATRE REVIEWS: SHOWS SEEN, LOVED AND SHARED

Going to the theatre is in itself an act of commitment. It’s about leaving behind the confines of your own home and becoming one of a human community, alive and vibrant, in a moment shared and experienced.

THE SHOW'S LM : WELL-FOUNDED THEATRE REVIEWS

The Web media M La Scène created the LM (« elle aime / she likes ») of the performing arts to help in the choice of shows and outings. This indicator takes into account the interest of the text, the choreography and the show, as well as the quality of the actors’ performances and the richness of the stage effects. It provides a summary rating of theatre and dance reviews on five levels:

  • LM: little
  • LMM: moderately
  • LMMM: well
  • LMMMM: a lot
  • LMMMMM : really

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