Odyssey. A story for Hollywood - La Colline National Theatre

Location

La Colline National Theatre
15 rue Malte-Brun - 75020 Paris
Capacity 655 seats

Duration

3 hours and 45 minutes

With intermission

Details

Theatre

In Polish

Highlights: Odyssey. A story for Hollywood

An epic 3-hour 45-minute theatre piece by Krzysztof Warlikowski, one of today's greatest directors surtitled from Polish to English and French. A breath of mythical history that is sure to whet the appetites of theatre lovers. The Odyssey... but with a contemporary historical perspective that you surely will not expect.

Story: Odyssey. A story for Hollywood

Krzysztof Warlikowski, whose theatrical vision resonates with today's world and contemporary anxieties, forges a link between the classical Greek author, Homer, his famous epic poem, The Odyssey, and the ever so recent history of Poland. He talks about a literary report by the Polish author Hanna Krall and associates it with the wanderings of Odysseus, the beloved Greek hero. In this play set in the 1940s, we are faced with a modern-day Penelope with an extraordinary biography and Izolda, deported, and ready to do anything to find her husband locked up in a camp.

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La Colline National Theatre

15 rue Malte-Brun - 75020 Paris

History and Fun Facts about La Colline National Theatre

La Colline is one of the six national theatres with the Comédie-Française, the Odéon theatre, the Chaillot National Theatre, the Opéra-Comique National Theatre, and the Strasbourg National Theatre. It owes a lot to the work of Guy Rétoré who had directed the Théâtre de l'Est Parisian, ancestor of the La Colline theatre. It is under the impetus of its various directors (Jorge Lavelli, Alain Françon, Stéphane Braunschweig) that the theatre today presents plays by living French or foreign authors with an emphasis on avant-garde compositions. In 2016, Wajdi Mouawad became director of La Colline and focused his work on four main points: youth, territory, creation, and diversity. The architecture of the building (an all-glass facade) is a metaphor for the commitment to opening theatre up to the neighborhood and meeting with all audiences.

Fast facts
Capacity: 655
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes
Heating: Yes
Coat Check: Yes (free service)

FAQ

It the show accessible to English speakers?

The show is in Polish. It is subtitled in English and French.

How to go to the theater?

The theatre is accessible by the metro stations Gambetta on Line 3. Our hotline can be reached in case of difficulty finding the theatre weekdays from 10 am to 7pm Paris time. For details, we invite you to consult the map above.

What do I do when I get to the theatre?

We invite you to arrive at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the show, and present your voucher at the front desk. The theatre's English-speaking staff members will guide you to your seats.

Can I purchase a programme?

Tickets for "L'Odyssée. Une histoire pour Hollywood" include a programme.

Can I get photos during the performance?

In order not to disturb the artists and for the comfort of other spectators, it is forbidden to take pictures during the performance. However, you can take photos of the the Palais des Glaces Theater before and after the performance, as a souvenir of your gorgeous evening at the theatre!