Médée at Opéra Comique
Location
Place Boieldieu - 75002 Paris
Capacity 1200 seats
Duration
2 h 40 min
With intermission
Details
Opera
For all audiences
In French with French and English surtitles
HIGHLIGHTS: MÉDÉE
SYNOPSIS OF MÉDÉE
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History and Fun Facts about the Opéra Comique
If you take a walk in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, you will be delighted to discover in the small, quaint Place Boieldieu, a superb building of beautiful proportions topped by six caryatids: the Opéra Comique, a theatre house in Paris, which celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2015. You will be surprised to learn that this gold and red auditorium, also known as Salle Favart, is considered the first modern theatre in France because it was the first to be designed with fully electric equipment for both public and stage lighting.
That doesn’t rest as the only surprise… Despite its name, the Opéra Comique doesn’t only perform comic operas, a particular kind of musical show that mixes sung arias with spoken theatre (the ancestor of the musical), but a wide range of operas as well! It was in this venue that works that are now internationally known were created, such as Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust, Delibes's Lakmé, Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande... but also Massenet's Manon and Bizet's Carmen! This hall has welcomed the finest composers and never ceased to welcome works from the contemporary repertoire. Viva la musica! Viva l'opera!
Fast facts Capacity: 1200 Handicap Accessible: Yes Air conditioning: No Heating: Yes Coat Check: Yes (free service)
FAQ
How do I get to the Opéra Comique in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris?
The Opéra Comique is accessible by: Metro: Line 3 (stations Opéra and Quatre Septembre), line 7 (station Opéra), line 8 (station Grands Boulevards), line 9 (station Grand Boulevard) RER: Line A (station Auber) Address: 1 place Boieldieu, 75002 Paris In case of difficulty, our hotline can be reached during our business hours. Please see the footer of this page for our contact details.
What do I do when I get to Opéra Comique?
We invite you to arrive 45 minutes before the beginning of Médée, and present your voucher at the front desk. Opéra Comique’s English-speaking staff members will guide you to your seats.
How long does the opera, Médée, last?
The opera Médée at Opéra Comique lasts approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, with intermission.
Is Médée for an international audience or French speakers?
Both! The Opéra Comique has been welcoming audiences from all over the world for many years. The opera, Médée, is sung in its original French version. Surtitles are provided in both French and English so that international audiences can appreciate this opera in this incredible Parisian venue.
Can I choose my seat when booking?
No, unfortunately it is not possible to choose your seat when booking for Médée. However, you can choose the category and we will allocate you the best seats in the chosen category! Please note that tickets of the same category that are booked during the same purchase session, in the same booking order on our website are always assigned side by side. To be sure of this, make sure all of your tickets are in the same category and are included in your shopping cart at the time of purchase. You can find the seating plan in the theatre’s "photo" section on this page. If there are no available adjacent seating arrangements, our customer service team will contact you before the booking is confirmed.
Is there a dress code at Opéra Comique?
There is no specific dress code at Opéra Comique, but proper attire is appreciated. Many Parisians will arrive directly from work, dressed in business casual or chic attire.