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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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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 La Folle journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro

À la Scala Provence, par sa  mise en scène foisonnante d’énergie et de vitalité, Léna Bréban embrase La Folle…

Critique Article 353 du code pénal

Au 11 Avignon, Article 353 du Code pénal déploie une parole longtemps tue, celle d’un homme ordinaire poussé au…

Critique Le Malade imaginaire

Au Théâtre du Chêne noir, sous la houlette nerveuse de Tigran Mekhitarian, Le Malade Imaginaire devient une comédie…

Critique L’illusion comique

L’Illusion comique, mis en scène par Frédéric Cherbœuf et le Collectif L’Émeute offrent une relecture inventive et…

Critique La Cabane de l’architecte

Chapelle du Collège de la Salle, La Cabane de l’Architecte, de la compagnie Influenscènes explore la genèse d’une…

Critique Magec / the Desert

Dans Magec / the Desert, deuxième volet de sa trilogie inspirée des paysages amazighs, Radouan Mriziga propose une…

Critique Soie

Sous la caresse d’une voix, le roman d’Alessandro Baricco devient matière vive. Soie, porté à la scène par Sylvie…

Critique La Couleur de souvenirs

Reprise au Théâtre du Balcon, La Couleur des souvenirs de Fabio Marra explore avec une rare…

Critique Coeur serré

Au Théâtre Épiscène, Cœur serré, de la Compagnie Libre d’Esprit, ausculte les mécanismes invisibles de l’emprise…

Critique Frantz

A La Scala Provence, Frantz de la Compagnie BPM transforme la banalité du quotidien en une odyssée burlesque et…

Critique The Last of the Soviets

A la Manufacture ( hors les murs), la Spitfire Company, composée d'artistes russes vivant depuis plusieurs années à…

Critique Happy Apocalyspe

Happy Apocalypse de Jean-Christophe Dollé et la Compagnie F.O.U.I.C s'apparente à une fable scénique à la fois…
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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