The Théâtre Princesse Grace of Monaco is set to present an intimate portrait of one of the 20th century’s most celebrated French playwrights this month.
Il ne m’est jamais rien arrivé (Nothing ever happened to me), based on the personal journals of Jean-Luc Lagarce, will take to the stage on Tuesday 20th January at 8pm. The one-hour production, performed without an interval, offers audiences a glimpse into the private life of the acclaimed dramatist.
French actor and comedian Vincent Dedienne brings Lagarce’s diaries to life under the direction of Johanny Bert. The performance draws from the writer’s intimate reflections, chronicling his experiences as a young man moving between Paris and Besançon during the 1980s.
The journals reveal a complex portrait of a theatre enthusiast navigating a solitary yet deeply emotional life during a turbulent period in French history. Lagarce’s writings document the emergence of the AIDS crisis and the deaths of French cultural icons Coluche and Simone Signoret.
The production is adapted from Le Journal de Jean-Luc Lagarce, published by les Solitaires Intempestifs.
January programme
The production is part of a diverse January season, which also includes David Lescot’s ‘Je suis trop vert‘ on January 6th and Clea Petrolesi’s ‘Personne n’est ensemble sauf moi‘ on January 13th.
Theatre enthusiasts can also attend the Philosophical Encounters of Monaco on January 15th, focusing on the theme of redemption. On January 28th at 8pm, the theatre also presents a special film screening of Claude Autant-Lara’s ‘Occupe-toi d’Amélie‘ in partnership with the Institut Audiovisuel de Monaco.
The month concludes with Léna Breban’s staging of Beaumarchais’ classic ‘Le Mariage de Figaro‘ on January 30th.
Tickets are available through the theatre’s box office on +377 93 25 32 27 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am-1pm and 2pm-5pm), by email at spectateurs@tpgmonaco.mc, or online at montecarloticket.com.
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Photo credit: Christophe Raynaud De Lage