Personal name - French comedy bomb dropped in Israel!
The comedy 'Le Prénom' (What's in a Name) by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, directed by Moshe Kepten, depicts a Parisian evening that spirals out of control. The family dinner turns into a satirical show as secrets and lies are unveiled. This sharp and entertaining play was also adapted into a successful film. Cast includes: Galit Giat, Ben Perry, Amir Kryeff, and others.
The comedy 'Le Prénom' (What's in a Name) by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, directed by Moshe Kepten, depicts a Parisian evening that spirals out of control. The family dinner turns into a satirical show as secrets and lies are unveiled. This sharp and entertaining play was also adapted into a successful film. Cast includes: Galit Giat, Ben Perry, Amir Kryeff, and others.
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The comedic hit that captivated France in a new version!
"A First Name" by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière, directed by Moshe Kepten.
It was supposed to be a pleasant and charming Parisian evening at home with family and friends. Elizabeth prepared a special meal for everyone’s enjoyment: Pierre, her husband, a literature professor; Vincent, her brother, who finally found the woman of his dreams, Anna, and is about to become a father; and the best friend, Claude, a trombone player. Above all these hovers the loving presence of the family matriarch, who resides far in the countryside and envelops them with love and generosity.
But the evening takes a completely different turn, and no one present will forget it. It begins with a game hosted by Vincent, the father-to-be, where everyone is asked to guess the first name he chose for the upcoming baby.
A witty and surprising play, currently a smashing success in Paris and also adapted into a film. Its two authors are leading satirists who regularly write for French television.
Contributors:
- Translation | Dori Parnas
- Direction | Mordy Gershon according to the directorial version by Moshe Kepten
- Scenery | Roy Watery
- Assistant set designer | Michal Glazer
- Costumes | Omer Yahav
- Music | Aviv Koren
- Lighting | Matan Perminger
- Props | Noga Shavit
- Assistant director | Mika Russo
Actors:
- Galit Giat
- Ben Perry / Matan Shavit
- Amir Kreyef
- Yarden Barakha
- Yoav Bar Lev
They wrote about us...
"A First Name" comedy is a sharp and witty theatrical gem that touches the tense strings of every family. Go watch the wonderful Galit Giat, the energetic and surprising Ben Perry, the captivating Yarden Barakha, Yoav Bar Lev who fills the stage with his presence, and Amir Kreyef with his charismatic presence. An entertaining, humorous, and heartwarming theatrical concert.
Noam Semel
Duration of the show: About an hour and a half, without intermission.
A joint production of the Israeli Hour Theatre and Haifa Theatre.
Photography and poster editing: Hanan Asur.
