Peer Gynt

Henrik Ibsen's iconic play, Peer Gynt, is presented at Les Plateaux Sauvages in a new adaptation. This show promises an exploration of the facets of identity and human adventure.

Les Plateaux Sauvages hosts a reinterpretation of Peer Gynt, Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece. This work, often described as a "dramatic poem", takes the audience on an initiatory journey alongside its eponymous character, a whimsical and selfish anti-hero who travels across continents and through trials in search of himself. The show sits at the crossroads of genres, blending dreamlike elements with social satire.

The cast brings together Mathieu Capella, Souad Dantas, Aurélien Gerhards, Mahaut Grasset, and Léa Launay, who embody this epic fresco. Expect an inventive staging that appropriates the classic text to reveal its modernity and depth. The tone alternates between humour, poetry, and moments of reflection, offering a rich and nuanced experience.

This show is aimed at an audience eager to discover or rediscover a classic of theatrical repertoire in a new light. Les Plateaux Sauvages, known for its friendly atmosphere and support for contemporary creation, provides an ideal setting for this audacious proposal that invites reverie and introspection.