Michel FAU, "Georges Dandin"
- idzia13200
- Jun 25, 2022
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Updated: Apr 1
📍Théâtre Antique, Arles
▪️ iDzia installation : the sound, the light
Michel FAU, "Georges Dandin"
The Ensemble Marguerite Louise, conducted by Gaétan Jarry, is here in perfect harmony with the actors directed by Michel Fau, who also plays the role of George Dandin. This production of George Dandin, a comedy by Molière, takes a unique turn under the direction of Michel Fau, a comic actor and opera director known for his bold stage productions where the line between laughter and unease is often thin. In this version, Fau brings out the darkness and absurdity hidden beneath the apparent lightness of the play. The character of Dandin, although comical in his role as a deceived bourgeois, becomes here an unsettling figure, symbolizing the illusion of a world where social satire flirts with anxiety.
Michel Fau, true to his style, does not hesitate to accentuate the contrasts between the grotesque and the tragic. In his staging, laughter is never far from vertigo, and the actors constantly oscillate between exuberance and anxiety. The interactions between the characters take on a particular intensity, especially as they are enhanced by Fau's masterful performance in the leading role. The ambiguity of Dandin's character, between the ridiculous and the pathetic, finds a deep resonance in the atmosphere created by the staging, where comedy turns into something darker.
The baroque aesthetic, carefully chosen for this production, underscores the richness and complexity of the characters. The costumes, designed by the famous designer Christian Lacroix, add an extra layer of refinement to the whole. The sumptuous dresses and period clothing not only reinforce the historical dimension of the work but also highlight the contrast between appearance and reality, between grandeur and the moral decay of the characters. These visual elements, combined with the sound and light direction by iDzia, create an immersive and sophisticated environment.
iDzia, with its sound and light installation, plays a key role in this production. The sound, subtle and enveloping, accompanies each scene, amplifying the absurdity of the situations and the intensity of emotions. The lighting effects, on the other hand, emphasize contrasts, casting shadows that underline the darker and sometimes grotesque aspects of the play. This synergy between the stage, sound, and light contributes to the power of this adaptation of George Dandin, where comedy gives way to an underlying discomfort, offering the audience a unique theatrical experience.
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