For four years, the TNN has been the foremost National Theatre in France. So, for its fortieth spring, a celebration was in order! It will take place throughout the year on stage. There will be something for every taste, every emotion, every passion. The program designed by Daniel Benoin is enticing. Alain Frère, representing the General Council of Alpes Maritimes, Muriel Marland Militello, Deputy for Culture of the City of Nice, and Raoul Mille, Municipal Councilor, have praised the programming. Daniel Benoin reciprocates: “We are fortunate to have the support of the city’s cultural policy and the General Council.” This is not necessarily the case with the State: “We are financed 37% by the State. This is abnormal for a National Theatre. It should be half of the budget.” He points out the current cultural sector project and anticipates a complete change of scene in three years, considering the current situation as a boon: “Here, we will be better prepared than elsewhere.”
But what interested those present at the TNN this Thursday was who they would be able to see in Nice. It will start on September 26 with Rock ‘N’ Roll by Tom Stoppard, directed and performed by Daniel Benoin. The play begins with the crushing of the Prague Spring in 1968 and ends with the Rolling Stones concert at the Trahov stadium in the early 1990s. Max and Jan, the main characters, will navigate these years of political and social upheaval in Europe. It’s hard to detail the other 69 shows. Arbitrarily, but reflecting the spirit of the TNN, we mention:
-Looking for Mr. Castang, from November 12 to 15, written and performed by Edouard Baer. This theatrical work provides an opportunity to see Edouard Baer on stage and witness his deep love for this art.
-Le Point sur Robert, from January 13 to 16. Fabrice Luchini performs solo on stage. No need to say more.
-Le Printemps des auteurs from March 10 to April 4. It highlights local authors like Claire Legendre (Making Of) Maryline Desbiolles (Aizan)…
-Acts of Feydeau, from May 5 to 23, directed by Christophe Barratier, director of The Chorus who is trying his hand at theater for the first time. A must-see.
-The TNN will also celebrate Europe and Russia.
