On Friday, March 27, 2026 at 8:30 pm, the Palais des Congrès Cap d’Agde Méditerranée will host “La Veuve rusée,” a comedy by Carlo Goldoni reimagined in an elegant and contemporary setting.
Running for 1 hour and 45 minutes and suitable for ages 12 and up, the show promises a lively and playful immersion into the games of love and power.
On stage, a prestigious cast includes Caterina Murino, Sarah Biasini, Vincent Deniard, Vincent Desagnat, Thierry Harcourt, Tom Leeb, and Pierre Rochefort, with the exceptional vocal participation of Jean Reno. The adaptation and staging are by Giancarlo Marinelli, assisted by Aline Gaillot, with a translation by Valerio Zaina.
The plot takes us to Venice, where Rosaura, a wealthy and attractive widow, is courted by four suitors from different backgrounds: an Englishman, a Frenchman, a Spaniard, and an Italian. All enlist the mischievous Arlequin to try to win her heart. Indecisive, Rosaura devises a stratagem, with the help of her loyal companion Marionnette, to deflect her suitors. But in Venice, love always holds surprises.
Featuring set design by Fabiana Di Marco, costumes from the Venetian workshop of Stefano Nicolao, and lighting by Didier Brun, the play cleverly blends humor, romance, and reflection on feminine freedom. Amid misunderstandings, tricks, and heart’s desires, “La Veuve rusée” emerges as an entertaining and thought-provoking work, where a woman is determined to remain mistress of her own destiny.
Produced by Arts Live Entertainment and Fimalac Culture, in collaboration with several European theatrical institutions, this adaptation reaffirms the timeless modernity of Goldoni and offers the audience an evening filled with laughter and elegance.
Online ticketing available.
