From 10 years old
- WE LIKE : the breathtaking acting of the actors, an intense adaptation of the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas that makes all children want to read it
- DURATION: 1h30
- LOCATION: at the Théâtre de l’Essaïon (Paris 4th)
- In 1815, on the port of Marseille, on the eve of his wedding, the young Edmond Dantès, who is to be appointed captain of a ship, is accused of treason against the emperor by jealous rivals…
- For 14 long years, Edmond Dantès was unjustly imprisoned in an impregnable fortress: the Château d’If
- His cellmate, Father Faria, gives him hope and reveals the location of a treasure on the island of Monte Cristo
- Edmond Dantès prepares his revenge and finally manages to escape from his prison…
- Once free, and after finding the treasure, it is under the name of the Count of Monte Cristo that he will carry out his revenge…
This play is an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ enormous literary success which has crossed the ages and continues to fascinate the youngest. A quest, adventure, twists and turns…
“The Count of Monte Cristo” is a show by the company “Les âmes libres” directed by Richard Arselin. It was a real success with the public in 2017 at the Festival Off in Avignon.
The press talks about it
TÉLÉRAMA – “In a breath, three actors embody a whole gallery of characters, with only a coat as a set and accessory. A show with a breathless rhythm, carried by three energetic and magnetic presences.”
FRANCE Ô – “Mémô recommends the play “The Count of Monte Cristo”, Alexandre Dumas’ masterpiece carried by the intensity of Guadeloupean actor Franck Etenna… A classic to rediscover with the family from 10 years old… “
FOR WHICH AUDIENCE – “A crush, quite simply. This Count of Monte Cristo manages to delight fans of Alexandre Dumas’ novel while whetting the appetite of others to discover it. This double feat is only due to the accuracy of the actors and the ingenuity of the adaptation.”
