Last night I experienced French theatre at its finest. Ibsen's Maison de Poupee (The Doll House) was playing at the Madeleine theatre and starring Audrey Tautou. We couldn't pass this one up. I really really enjoyed it. Thankfully I read a synopsis of the play beforehand, otherwise I would have been very lost. I have never heard anyone speak French more quickly than Audrey Tautou. She was highly entertaining. I loved the symbolism in the play. The one thing I didn't get was what in the world a giant polar bear rug had to do with anything? If you know, please enlighten me.
This is the Madeleine Theatre as seen from my seat. This was my first theatre experience where I had to lean forward on the cushioned railing in front of me to see the play. It all felt very European.
And this, for the sake of those of you who do not know, is Audrey Tautou. You may recognize her from the Da Vinci Code. She did a fabulous job last night, and I am so excited that I can say I was able to go and see her perform live!
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