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L'Histoire de Manon
Palais Garnier - from 20 June to 15 July 2023
L'Histoire de Manon
Kenneth MacMillan
Palais Garnier - from 20 June to 15 July 2023
2h35 with 2 intervals
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Pre‑opening for the young : 19 June 2022 at 19:30
Opening night : 20 June 2023 at 19:30
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In few words:
Inspired by Abbé Prévost’s mythical heroes, in L'histoire de Manon Kenneth MacMillan expresses his fascination for dramatic subjects and characters who have fallen from grace. Faithful to the plot of the celebrated 18th century novel, he reiterates the tragic story of this sensual yet ingenuous character, both victim of and responsible for her fate. In Regency Paris, bourgeois society revels in luxury and easy pleasures. Carried away on this hedonistic whirlwind, Manon cannot resist temptation, bringing the faithful Des Grieux down with her in her fall. The choreography is constructed on a mosaic of extracts from music by Massenet, providing all the theatricality, freshness and romanticism demanded by this great danced fresco. Crowded ballroom scenes give way to sublime pas de deux until the ballet’s tragic end.
- Opening
- First part 45 mn
- Intermission 20 mn
- Second part 45 mn
- Intermission 20 mn
- Third part 25 mn
- End
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L’Histoire de Manon
Ballet in three acts
After L’Abbé Prévost L'Histoire du chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut
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Monday 19 June 2023 at 19:30
- Monday 19 June 2023 at 19:30
- Tuesday 20 June 2023 at 19:30
- Wednesday 21 June 2023 at 19:30
- Thursday 22 June 2023 at 19:30
- Friday 23 June 2023 at 19:30
- Saturday 24 June 2023 at 19:30
- Tuesday 27 June 2023 at 19:30
- Wednesday 28 June 2023 at 19:30
- Thursday 29 June 2023 at 19:30
- Friday 30 June 2023 at 19:30
- Saturday 01 July 2023 at 19:30
- Tuesday 04 July 2023 at 19:30
- Wednesday 05 July 2023 at 19:30
- Thursday 06 July 2023 at 19:30
- Friday 07 July 2023 at 19:30
- Saturday 08 July 2023 at 19:30
- Sunday 09 July 2023 at 14:30
- Tuesday 11 July 2023 at 19:30
- Wednesday 12 July 2023 at 19:30
- Thursday 13 July 2023 at 19:30
- Saturday 15 July 2023 at 19:30
Latest update 11 July 2023, cast is likely to change.
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With Aurélie Dupont, Roberto Bolle, Alice Renavand, Stéphane Bullion...
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Backstage
01:28’
Video
Draw-me L'Histoire de Manon
Understand the plot in 1 minute
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09:39’
Video
Love as condemnation: Léonore Baulac, Xavier Ronze et Vessela Pelovska about L’Histoire de Manon
Léonore Baulac, Xavier Ronze et Vessela Pelovska about L’Histoire de Manon
On the occasion of the revival of Kenneth MacMillan's L'Histoire de Manon, Étoile dancer Léonore Baulac discusses how she takes on her character alongside partner Mathias Heymann, and the virtuoso language of the English choreographer.
Xavier Ronze, head of the Couture Department at Palais Garnier, unveils the brightly-colored costumes designed by Nicholas Georgiadis. Finally, pianist Vessela Pelovska interprets and comments on some of the ballet's great musical themes.
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On-site Services
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Cloakrooms
Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.
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Bars
Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.
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Restaurant
CoCo is open every day from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. More information on coco-paris.com or at +33 1 42 68 86 80 (reservations).
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Boutiques
A selection of works and items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and the Palais Garnier Shop.
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Last-minute tickets
€10 for seats with a limited view of the stage and special reduced rates are available.
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Parking
You can park your car at the Q-Park Edouard VII. It is located at Rue Bruno Coquatrix 75009 Paris (in front of 23 Rue de Caumartin).