Papi Se (re)mari - Tournée

Papi se re-mari at SALLE PAUL GARCIN

At SALLE PAUL GARCIN in Lyon, we are delighted to welcome Papi se re-mari as part of the wider Papi se re-mari Tournée, a lively stop that brings this crowd-pleasing comedy to our stage. Our venue’s intimate proportions and warm acoustics make it an ideal home for a production built on quick-fire dialogue, physical humor, and the spontaneous energy that comes from playing close to the audience. The team behind the show arrives with a well-honed rhythm and an eye for detail that flourishes in a theater like ours, where every glance and aside can be shared with the room. From the moment doors open, the atmosphere at SALLE PAUL GARCIN is shaped for connection: clear sightlines, a convivial welcome, and a stage that invites performers to blur the line between story and spectators. For Lyon theatergoers who treasure the distinctive character of our hall, this date is a chance to discover the production in conditions that enhance its warmth, its wit, and its generous sense of play.

A fresh chapter for a beloved stage comedy

Papi se re-mari is a contemporary French comedy that takes the classic premise of a family gathering and layers it with modern twists, razor-sharp timing, and a heartfelt portrait of generations colliding. The premise is disarmingly simple—a grandfather’s unexpected wedding announcement—and the ensuing chaos is orchestrated with deft staging, character-driven humor, and surprise reversals. On our stage at SALLE PAUL GARCIN, the production’s strengths are front and center: a nimble ensemble that navigates rapid costume and mood shifts, a set that morphs into living room, reception hall, or courthouse through clever design cues, and a direction style that favors precision without sacrificing improvisational sparkle. Audiences can expect a cavalcade of misunderstandings, side-eye commentaries, and bursts of physical comedy that nod to boulevard theater while speaking fluently to today’s social codes. The show’s writing gleefully mines everyday frictions—inheritance, modern romance, and family protocol—then resolves them with generous humor and a sincere affection for its characters. It’s the kind of performance that leaves a room buzzing, where laughter and recognition move hand in hand.

Beyond the Lyon date, the creative team’s ongoing Papi se re-mari Tournée reflects a vibrant moment for the production: a period of renewal during which scenes have been tightened, punchlines sharpened, and contemporary references refreshed to keep the play alive to the moment. That same spirit of renewal animates the company’s current artistic life. Between stops, the troupe has been developing new material in rehearsal labs, testing variations in pacing and choreography, and exploring musical interludes that underscore key transitions without tipping the balance away from dialogue. At SALLE PAUL GARCIN, the show will benefit from our stage’s clarity and the audience’s proximity, encouraging a playing style that is fleet, articulate, and open to the room’s live reactions. For theater lovers tracking the pulse of touring comedy in France, this visit offers a snapshot of artists in motion: a company refining a signature piece even as it looks ahead, building bridges to future projects and deepening the rapport with audiences city by city. Our team is proud to frame that encounter here in Lyon, where the charm of Papi se re-mari meets the intimate character of our hall and the enthusiasm of a public ready to embrace a joyful, multigenerational celebration.