"Le Secret des Conteuses" by Martine Amsili at the Théâtre Déjazet

In 2019, Quatre Couleurs was lucky enough to follow and take part in the creation of the magnificent play "Le secret des conteuses" at the Théâtre Déjazet. 

This play reflects the know-how of our craftsmen: costumes, perfumes, accessories, jewellery, paper, scenery, everything has been made with the help of talented French craftsmen

"The secret of the storytellers is a comedy set against the backdrop of French history and the Sun King. The year is 1671, and Ninon de Lenclos's salon at 36 rue des Tournelles in Paris is the place to be for all the socialites of the day. It was a day like no other, bringing together only the most feminine, the most literate and the most celebrated in the world. Ninon de Lenclos chose the great eloquence of a few great ladies for a little game of her own entitled : THE SECRET OF STORYTELLING.

Synopsis:

Using a secret, each galante freely displays her verve, reveals a clandestine love, brings to life a night in the alcove, and finally reveals a hidden passion into which she would have thrown herself headlong, and whose man's name could not be made known until all had spoken. Engaging in the art of conversation and evoking a lover unknown to the court and their entourage, this is the heart of the matter! It is a question of heart and mind, of inclination and ardour where reason has no place, where the brio of their discourse has no equal!