To kick off the year 2026, the La Chapelle Theater focusing on laughter with “A hair in the soup”, a totally wacky comedy carried by the company The StatelessFrom the very first minutes, the tone is set: a frenetic pace, absurd situations and unbridled humor follow one another without giving the audience time to catch its breath.
The plot revolves around a A concept that is as simple as it is effective.Sébastien and Carla, ambitious young restaurant owners, are preparing to to win their first gastronomic starBut the well-oiled machine breaks down when clients arrive a day too early. Adding to this blunder are an inspector from the famous guidebook arriving incognito with her niece, two FBI agents on an improbable mission, and, as if that weren’t enough, an extraterrestrial who lands unannounced. The proverbial “hair in the soup” takes on a whole new dimension here. intergalactic dimension.
A farce performed at breakneck speed
La Directed by Audrey Duputié fully embraces the excess. Thick accents, bold costumes, witty gimmicks, and heavy-handed nods to classic films combine to create a a deliberate farceflirting with the spirit of boulevard theatreThe actors, visibly immersed in their character(s), give themselves over without restraint to this joyful, perfectly orchestrated chaos.
Special mention to the work on rhythmSupported by meticulous direction, effective lighting, and a soundtrack that perfectly complements each comedic turn, some of the performers, unrecognizable, clearly step outside their comfort zone, much to the audience’s delight.
Daring, far-fetched (with or without soup), the play works perfectly. Laughter erupts, applause confirms the audience’s enthusiasm, and the first performances at counters closed are proof of this.A hair in the soup” It delivers on its promise: a good hour of genuine laughter to start the year off lightheartedly and cheerfully. _Vx
Source: Faxinfo https://faxinfo.fr/en/culture-un-cheveu-sur-la-soupe-une-comedie-dejantee-et-jubilatoire/
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