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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

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Theatre, dance, music and opera reviews

Critique Andromaque

A l'Odéon, la scénographie puissante et la mise en scène ciselée de Stéphane Braunschweig offrent un écrin…

Critique Denali

Denali, mis en scène par Nicolas Le Bricquir, adopte une forme, tout à fait originale, pour raconter un fait divers…

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 Hélène après la chute

Hélène après la chute, la nouvelle création de Simon Abkarian, se saisit de la confrontation du couple mythique…

ヒクのレビュー

アンヌ=ソフィー・チュリオンとエリック・ミン・クオン・カステイングが考案したパフォーマンス「Hiku」は、ひきこもりという現象への当初の憧れを覆す。パフォーマンス中、想像もしなかったつながりが生まれる。 Version…

Critique HIKU

Hiku, la performance conçue par Anne-Sophie Turion et Eric Minh Cuong Castaing, bouscule la fascination première…

Critique Phèdre

A l'Athénée Théâtre, Georges Lavaudant propose une version du Phèdre de Sénèque qui touche à l'épure. La Mécanique…

Critique Fêu

Fêu, la chorégraphie de Fouad Boussouf est portée par l'énergie puissante des dix danseuses qui incendient le…

Critique Cendrillon

Au Théâtre de Sartrouville, Joël Pommerat reprend, pour notre plus grand bonheur, Cendrillon, une réécriture…

Critique The Confessions

Présentée à l'Odéon, dans le cadre du Festival d'Automne à Paris, The Confessions, la nouvelle création d'Alexander…

Critique Edelweiss [France Fascisme]

Edelweiss de  Sylvain Creuzevault met en scène les écrits ou discours d'intellectuels français appartenant à la…

Critique Discussion avec DS

Au Théâtre de la Bastille, Raphaëlle Rousseau présente Discussion avec DS. La jeune actrice et metteuse en scène,…
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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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