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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.

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

Festival d'Avignon 2023

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Theatre, dance, music and opera reviews

Critique Prendre soin

Au Théâtre de la Ville, Alexander Zeldin installe Prendre soin avec la même obstination froide et précise qui…

Critique Penthésilée

Penthésilée de Heinrich von Kleist, mis en scène par Michael Thalheimer, porté par trois comédiens remarquables de…

Critique Louison et Monsieur Molière

Une gamine qui rampe dans les greniers défendus, croise la route de Molière et finit par lui inspirer l'un de ses…

Critique Olympe Audouard, première femme journaliste

Trop longtemps oubliée, Olympe Audouard mérite enfin la lumière que lui offre la compagnie Le Théâtre du petit…

Critique Scenes from a Marriage

Âmes sensibles s'abstenir. À L'Odéon, Markus Öhrn adapte Scènes de la vie conjugale (Scenes from a Marriage) …

Critique Le Ring de Katharsy

Au Théâtre du Rond-Point, Alice Laloy reprend sa création Le Ring de Katharsy, une mise en chair grandeur nature…

Critique Le Procès d'une vie

Au Théâtre du Splendid, Le Procès d'une vie de Barbara Lamballais et Karina Testa plonge le public au cœur d'un…

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 Le Misanthrope

Et si Le Misanthrope débarquait en scooter pour fracasser les codes du théâtre bourgeois ? Entre rap, colère et…

Critique La Vie Rêvée

Avec La Vie Rêvée, Kelly Rivière propose un seule en scène à la fois drôle, poignant et d’une sincérité désarmante.…

Critique Je n'ai pas lu Foucault - chefs d’œuvre en prison

À l’Essaïon Théâtre, Je n’ai pas lu Foucault – chefs-d’œuvre en prison, mis en scène par Sophie Gubri, détourne…

Critique Mami

Après le fascinant Goodbye Lindita, Mario Banushi présente une deuxième pièce aux Ateliers Berthier. Il interroge…
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

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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