Cyrano returns to Paris, but not in the way you’d expect…
What if Cyrano’s panache were to be revived?Edmond Rostand ‘s legendary play returns to the Parisian stage in a version as literary as it is unpredictable, written by Anne Kessler. From January 28, 2025, Édouard Baer dons the famous feathered hat at the Théâtre Antoine. And it’s not just a return to the classics.
An expected but risky staging
To adapt Cyrano de Bergerac today is to run the risk of boredom or déjà-vu. Anne Kessler, a member of the Comédie-Française, dares to take up this challenge by surrounding herself with 14 actors. Her reading promises a balance between respect for the text and scenic reinvention, without ever tipping over into staid homage. An ambitious mission, supported by a solid cast.
Édouard Baer: a choice that intrigues as much as it seduces
Édouard Baer is no Cyrano. And yet, he already embodies him in the imagination. His unclassifiable style, a blend of brilliant improvisation, lofty verve and poetic derision, finds in Rostand’s character a perfect playground. Known for his stage solos such as Les Élucubrations d’un homme soudain frappé par la grâce, he has always cultivated an intimate relationship with the audience, between humor and gravity. His Cyrano promises to be different, more fragile perhaps, more human surely.
Why this version could be a surprise
In an age when theater sometimes struggles to appeal beyond the initiated, this new version of Cyrano has all the makings of a Parisian success. With its heritage text, modern staging and popular actor, the formula works, provided it avoids the pitfall of caricature. Baer, for his part, seems ready to take on the legacy while putting his own stamp on it.
Don’t miss this landmark release. Tickets are going to be scarce, but the curiosity is already there. See you in early 2025 at the Théâtre Antoine.
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