First name - The French Laugh Bomb lands in Israel!
A witty French comedy set during a family evening in Paris, where unplanned events alter the course of the night. The play, based on a story by two successful French satirists, follows an attempt to guess the first name of the future baby. The show has been a great success in Paris and was also produced as a film.
A witty French comedy set during a family evening in Paris, where unplanned events alter the course of the night. The play, based on a story by two successful French satirists, follows an attempt to guess the first name of the future baby. The show has been a great success in Paris and was also produced as a film.
First Name (Shem Prati)
The Laugh Bomb that conquered France, in a new version!
Based on the play by Mathieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, directed by Moshe Kapstein.
What was supposed to be a pleasant and lovely 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 has finally found his dream wife, Anna, and is about to become a father soon; and their best friend, Claude, a trombone player. Hovering above all of them is also the loving shadow of the family mother, who lives far away in the village and envelops them in love and generosity. But the evening takes a completely different turn, and none of those present will ever forget it. It starts with a game hosted by Vincent, the future father, where everyone is asked to guess the first name he chose for the baby-to-be. A witty and surprising play. The play is currently enjoying tremendous success in Paris and has even been adapted into a film. Its two writers are among the leading satirists, regular contributors to French television.
Creative Team:
- Translation: Dori Peres
- Direction: Mordechai Gershon (based on Moshe Kapstein’s directing version)
- Set Design: Roee Vatouri
- Assistant Set Designer: Michal Glazer
- Costumes: Omer Yahav
- Music: Aviv Koren
- Lighting: Matan Perminguer
- Props: Noga Shavit
- Assistant Director: Mica Russo
Cast:
- Galit Giat / Ben Pri
- Matan Shavit / Amir Kriaf
- Yarden Bracha / Yoav Bar Lev
About Us:
First Name is a sharp and witty theatrical gem touching upon the strained strings of every family. Come see the wonderful Galit Giat, the energetic and surprising Ben Pri, the captivating Yarden Bracha, Yoav Bar Lev filling the stage with his presence, and Amir Kriaf with his charismatic presence. An entertaining, hilarious, and touching theatrical concert.
– Noam Samel
Duration: Approximately one hour and thirty minutes, without intermission.
Production: A joint production of HaTeatron HaYisraeli and Haifa Theatre.
Poster Photography and Editing: Hanan Asur
