Details

Les Enfants du Paradis is one of he most beautiful love stories ever told. Garance, an orphan, is fought over by four very different men - the greatest mime artist, the finest actor, the richest nobleman and the most prolific criminal of the day all compete for her affection. The drama played out in post-revolutionary Paris, mimics the pantomimes and melodramas that the audiences flocked to see, packing the playhouse of the City of Lights all the way up to the gods. Simple 8 brings this unexpected and touching new stage adaptation of what many see as the greatest French film ever made, to the Arcola, as the perfect magical alternative to the seasonal pantomime.

Cast/Performers

David Brett, Katie Cotterel, Christopher Doyle, Hannah Emanuel, Catherine Harvey, Chris Hehir, Darren Hill, Charlie Hollway, Tom Mison, Johnny Palmiero, Emily Pennant Rea, Mat Wandless, Annalie Wilson, Tim Wyatt

Creatives/Company

Author: Jacques Prevert
Company: Simple 8
Adapted by(s): Dudley Hinton, Sebastian Armesto
Director(s): Sebastian Armesto, Allison Collogna (movement)
Design: Nicky Bunch