It’s the return of a great classic, not in the cinema, but this time in the theatre! In 1995, spectators discovered the incredible trio formed by Victoria Abril, Alain Chabat and Josiane Balasko in a film directed by the latter, the unforgettable Cursed grass. Difficult to see the comedy on the big screen these days, if not during exceptional sessions. Fortunately, it was adapted and staged, on the boards, by the talented Hélène Zidi!
You will have to go to the theater The Children of Paradise, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, to discover this unprecedented performance. If it is necessary to wait until September 29 to attend the show, a few lucky people were treated to a small preview on September 14, including Josiane Balasko herself, who came to applaud the next generation! Also present were the four heroes of this play, of course, namely Manon Gauthier, Mila Michael, Jordan Topenas and Paul Valy, but also Benjamin Carette and Hélène Zidi, at the origin of this production.
Definitely, what a comeback for Josiane Balasko! In addition to the fact that she sees one of her projects honored on the boards, she finds, herself, the theater since she is currently showingA Chalet in Gstaadsince September 16, 2022, with Armelle, Philippe Uchan and Stéphan Wojtowicz. Cursed grass is the 4th film directed by the mother of Marilou Berry. As a reminder, these crazy adventures had been selected, in 1996, to represent France at the Oscar for best foreign film under the name of French Twist. This hilarious comedy tells the story of Laurent, a fickle husband, and Loli, who together form a happy and bourgeois couple, in a small town in the South, until Marie-Jo comes into their lives because of a a minibus breakdown. To discover the theatrical adaptation of Cursed grassgo, therefore, to the theater The Children of Paradise until December 31, 2022.