How long is a play?
The duration of a play varies from one work to another. Whether it is an original performance or a cover of a full text, the duration may change. On average, a play lasts 1h30 with an intermission . Indeed, the audience needs to be captivated throughout the show in order to appreciate and stay until the end of the performance. Some complete works can last up to ten hours. But many directors adapt works to last less than 1.5 hours in order to keep audiences attentive and entertained.
What plays should you see at Laurette Théâtre Paris?
Laurette Théâtre performance hall in Paris has numerous plays on display addressing different themes in order to appeal to a wide audience. From classical to contemporary works, our theater offers a wide selection of shows. Here are three examples of those that you can find in our theater in Paris .
- Jane Eyre : an enchanted reflection
Jane Eyre is the adaptation of the work of the English novelist Charlotte Brontë. During a monologue, the eponymous character testifies about his life, his passions, his hopes and those close to him. Accompanied by a flute, Jane Eyre reflects on her life during a 1h05 monologue as part of the 2023 Avignon Off Festival.
- In the Footsteps of Arsène Lupin : between Magic and Mentalism
During a show under the sign of illusion and magic, Jean-Michel Lupine sets out in search of the most precious of treasures by continuing the quest of the famous Arsène Lupin. This interactive show will leave you speechless : manipulation, study of behavior and other tricks will put you in funny situations for 1 hour 15 minutes. This piece is presented as part of the Avignon Off Festival.
- Don Juan : the libertine lord
Laurette Théâtre Paris produces a Molière classic, the essential Don Juan. But you will not attend a classic play since the director offers a totally interactive play which will captivate and entertain you:
be master of Don Juan's decisions and change his destiny among 84 different scenarios . A new way to enjoy theater during a 1h15 performance.
Why go to the Laurette Théâtre?
The Laurette Theater is open to young companies for one-man shows, concerts, dances, general public shows and magic shows. You can go to the Laurette Théâtre in Paris but also to the Laurette Théâtre in Lyon or Avignon . Here's why choose our theater for your next outings with family or friends!
- Theater plays accessible to all
We are committed to offering shows accessible to a wide audience: families, fans of classics, tragedies or comedies... There is something for everyone. It is important to perpetuate this art and share it with a varied audience.
- Dynamic representations
Among the examples cited above, the plays last between 1 hour and 1 hour 15 minutes, which allows spectators to appreciate the entire performance of the artists and makes the plays dynamic and fluid.
- Several performance halls
In order to share our love and passion for theater, and make our selection of shows even more accessible, we have opened a theater in Paris but also in Lyon and Avignon. So you can easily find our programming across these three cities in France!
See you soon at the Laurette Théâtre!
