Spirito Allegro - Blithe Spirit

Thu, 23 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025

Théâtre des Grottes

Pont d'Art

Spirito Allegro (original title: Blithe Spirit) is a witty comedy written by Noël Coward in 1940. The plot centers around Charles, a novelist who, in search of material for his next book, organizes a séance at his home. The event is led by the eccentric medium Madame Arcati, with the unintentional involvement of the household staff. During the séance, an unexpected event occurs: the spirit of Elvira, Charles’s deceased first wife, is summoned. Elvira is a mischievous spirit and decides to stay in the house to torment Charles and his current wife, Ruth. The situation becomes even more complicated when Elvira tries to cause Charles’s death to be with him in the afterlife, but accidentally causes Ruth's death, bringing her to the spirit world as well. The comedy unfolds through a series of misunderstandings and comic situations, leading to a surprising and entertaining resolution. The show is in italian with french and english subtitles.