THE ‘MEDEA’ OF SAINT MEDARD

The Book :

L’Avant-Scène Theatre n° 1033 – 1998
Price: 10.06 euros


Cast :

Three: one woman, two men.


The Plot :

Anne Lemercier has inherited the Toison d’Or Hotel and has had to give up her career as an actress to concentrate her energies on the family business. Her life is split between a self-important husband and indifferent children. Félix, a latin teacher, informs her about their respective misfortunes : his wife has an affair with Annie’s husband. The upheaval in her life brings about a complete change in Annie. She gives full vent to all her desires and fantasies. The long-suffering wife becomes Medea... but take notice... this is a comedy!

Dramatic Productions :


Commissioned by the Saint-Etienne Theatre Company, and directed by Jacques Echantillon with Arlette Allain, Paul Charriéras and Jean-Pierre Laurent. Also produced in Stockholm before a return to Saint-Etienne and the surrounding region.

Reviews :

- « ... a comedy which treats the more humorous aspects of unfaithfulness as well as
dashed hopes, relationships, friendship, real theatre. Lots of mingled themes in an hour and a half of pure pleasure. The Medea of Saint Médard has really delighted audiences. Screamingly funny. We can’t wait for more. »
Marie-Anne Leca


- « This delicate and amusing play has been successfully produced by La Comédie.”
- “What a delight this meeting of two women, Arlette Allain the actress and Anca Visdei the writer, who have created a really outstanding Medea... We can only congratulate Anca Visdei on having found the right language, amusing and full of insight into such everyday misfortunes... and Jacques Echantillon the Director, on having created the perfect combination of dream and reality... of the theatre and its audience. »
SKA - Le Progrès