Mazamet. The Grenier de Toulouse plays “Oscar”
“Oscar” is a name that sounds like an award and a national comic monument. After the immense success of the last season with the great classic of William Shakespeare “Romeo and Juliet”, the Grenier de Toulouse team returns to the boards of the Apollo for better and for laughter. “Oscar” was made famous by the 600 performances with Louis de Funès, in the 1960s and the film adaptation by Édouard Molinaro still worn by the immense Louis de Funès. It is a comedy in three acts by Claude Magnier, released in 1958 and a jewel of theatrical humour. We all know the story of this “poor” Bertrand Barnier, an irascible entrepreneur who will experience the craziest day of his life. From misunderstandings to misunderstandings, from disasters to bad news, from wealth to ruin, from love to oblivion, Everything is there and nothing will be spared him. To go crazy, but laughter. A role of this excess could only go to Pierre Matras, but he will be well surrounded. The irresistible wife, who alone will be able to resist, offers a role that fits Laurence Roy like a glove. As for the future genre, subtly arrogant and casual, it will be carried by Loïc Carcassès and to play the hero’s personal masseur, Laurent Collombert lent his talent and his physique. “Oscar” has been repeated many times with actors or famous personalities including Bernard Tapie, among others. A “derivative” was even created, “Lady Oscar” which Amanda Lear made a success. Sylvester Stallone has also tried it, in an American version directed by John Landis. An evening of laughs guaranteed not to be missed.