24 October| 19:30 – Metropolis Theatre, Amphitheatre Hall
25 October | 20:00 – Metropolis Theatre, Amphitheatre Hall
The masterpiece comedy “La cage aux folles” by Jean Poiret is that one play carrying on the French tradition of “pièces bien faites” (the excellent written plays) in the 20th century, appreciated for the rigorous dramatic structure despite the succulent and easy appearance.
Translated by: Adrian Solomon
Cast :
Georges, director and owner of the club, an ex-ballet dancer: Sorin Miron
Albin, the star: George Costin
Francis, stage manager: Codrin Boldea
Salomé, ballet dancer: Andrei Redinciuc
Jacob, migrant: Voicu Aaniței
Mercédès, a double, playing at the opening: Andrei Huțuleac
Tabaro, accountant with identity nostalgia: Alexandru Pavel
Zorba, a paparazzo: Carol Ionescu
Laurent, Georges and Simone’s son: Tudor Cucu Dumitrescu
Languedoc, a butcher: Adrian Nicolae
Dieulafoi, deputy: Alin Florea
Mme Dieulafoi, his wife: Corina Moise
Muriel, daughter of the Dieulafoi and Laurent’s fiancee: Alexandra Colci / Ana Crețu
Simone, president of Burkina Faso: Nicoleta Hâncu
A ballet dancer: Sorin Flutur
Norbert, a puppeteer: Petronela Purima
Directed by: Victor Ioan Frunză
Set Design: Adriana Grand
Choreography: Krista Sandu
Casting: Alexandru Pavel & George Costin
Light Design: Victor Ioan Frunză
Music Preparation: Andreea Csibi
Duration: 2 h 45 min (with intermission)
Metropolis Youth Theatre, Bucharest
Suitable for ages 16 and above
Along the value of the play, the performance itself is adding excellency. Beyond the already well known abilities of Mr. Victor Ioan Frunză troupe, the special requirements of this version demanded even more – singing live, dancing, thus experiencing a thrilling emotion among the audience.
A story about the traditional family, misconceptions and above all, about love.
Foto: Adriana Grand
