Being Cyrano
Colin starts a new school.
It’s not easy to make the transition into this big new world, especially when you’re « different ». The road is filled with hazards.
But a key encounter with a drama teacher, a benevolent father-figure, takes him in a new direction which will change his life.
A funny and poetical show, where a single actor plays a huge range of colourful characters.
A story where everyone will find an echo of their own differences.
Written and performed by Nicolas Devort
Acting direction Clotilde Daniault and Anna Cottis
Artistic collaboration Stéphanie Marino
Reviews
Being Cyrano - A review
Last night, I attended the world premiere of the English version of a new play, “Being Cyrano.” Originally written in French, the play is entitled “Dans La Peau de Cyrano.” The play is a one-man show, starring Nicolas Devort, who plays 5 very different roles, including the ‘lead,’ Colin, who is a boy entering a new school with a rather daunting challenge.
What I liked most about this play is that it shows the power of the arts to help in our development. The Maths & Drama teacher at the school decides to put on the play Cyrano de Bergerac and, with parallel stories between actors and characters, plays out how acting and music can be most therapeutic. But the therapy isn’t just for Colin (or Cyrano). It’s for us all. Nicolas Devort spins through the different personalities with a wonderful and distinct set of accents, ticks and manners. The marvel of Nicolas is that he is able to deliver the play in both French and English. An extraordinarily tough act that anyone who is bilingual will understand perfectly.
If you get a chance, check it out. It’s 1h15 in length. Well worth the visit en famille. Here’s the trailer with subtitles en français.being cyrano dans la peau de cyrano