2025
The Barber of Seville
Directed by Jean-Philippe Daguerre
39
limited
34K
spectators
+ 40
representations about summer
772
spectators every night
The Night Festivals began in 1987, inspired by the grand parties given by the Count of Grignan in his castle in Provence.
The audience then enjoys walking tours through the castle rooms, punctuated by theatrical and musical vignettes. Initially conceived with modest means, thanks to the support of villagers and volunteers, the event gradually developed over time, taking its current form in 2004.
Now, an original theatrical production is produced and then performed every summer in front of the monumental facade of Grignan Castle.
From June 24 to August 22 In the magnificent setting of the castle, immerse yourself with delight in The School for Wives from Molière, staged by Robin renucci. An edition that is part of a historical moment: the 400th anniversary of the birth of Madame de Sévigné.
For this 39e For this edition, the Drôme Department entrusted the creation to Robin Renucci. Director of La Criée, the national theatre of Marseille. A committed actor and director, deeply dedicated to the transmission and service of the texts.he will take over the castle with This work, relevant to the subject, gives prominence to the condition of women in the century of the Marquise.who herself so well embodied this spirit of freedom and female emancipation through her writings and thoughts.
The artistic project led by Robin Renucci makes the choice of a fully embraced language, faithful to the power of classical verse, while seeking a direct address to today's audienceWithin the majestic architecture of the castle, The staging will exploit the perspectives, the heights and the mineral strength of the place to create tension between confinement and openness, authority and desire, social order and the vitality of youth.
€26 full price
€19 reduced*
10 € child* (-12 years)
Show recommended for ages 8 and up.
Children under 3 years old are not admitted.
€23 group (for groups of 20 or more, in a single session for individuals, and over several sessions for works councils and associations)
Top Depth : the Drôme college student holder benefits from 2 free entries (for himself and an accompanying adult) > only by telephone with the Châteaux show ticket office.
Pass Région > only by telephone with the Ticket Office of the Castles.
*supporting document presentation : 12 to 17 years old, students under 25, job seekers, beneficiaries of RSA or AAH allowance, holders of Carte Clef des Châteaux.
Opening on Tuesday, May 19, 2026
By phone on 04 75 91 83 65
From May 19 to June 20:
10am to 12:15pm / 14pm to 18pm, Monday to Friday
From June 22 to August 22:
10:30 to 12:15 / 14:00 to 17:30
Monday to Friday, and Saturday afternoons (except July 11th and 25th)
By correspondence
with a stamped envelope and a check made payable to the Régie du château de Grignan, addressed to:
Ticket office for castle shows
23 rue Montant au Château
26230 GRIGNAN
Works Councils and Associations :
Ticket sales open on Monday, May 11th
Specific conditions apply upon request from the Box Office.
Staging Robin renucci
With Juliette Cahon, François Deblock,
Luc-Antoine Diquéro, Francois Morel,
Sven Narbonne, Igor Skreblin, Chani Sabaty
Scenography Lisa Navarro
Light creation Sarah Marcotte
Suit Benjamin Moreau
Sound design Anthony Richard
General management Jean-Luc Malavasi
Assistant to the stage director Sven Narbonne
Production La Criée – Théâtre National de Marseille and Les Productions de l'Explorateur
Co-productions The Castles of the Drôme, Bourges Cultural Center / National Stage, Montansier Theatre in Versailles, National Theatre of Nice, L'Azimut – Antony/Châtenay-Malabry, National Circus Centre in Île-de-France, Theatre in Pau – City of Pau, Molière Theatre-Sète, Le Parvis, Tarbes Pyrénées National Stage
Set construction Workshops at the Bourges Cultural Center / National Stage
Open in the evenings during the Night Festivals, for a gourmet break before or after the show.
Café Louis-Provence offers a simple and friendly catering concept based on the principle of a local produce basketOn the menu: local products for a friendly sharing in a sublime setting, a menu of local drinks, a fine selection of teas/coffees and sweet treats for gourmet snacks.
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