Loris S. Musumeci and Jonas Follonier
Can a theme as dramatic as slavery to money be laughed at? Yes, with Dürrenmatt. His play, Frank V, features banker Gottfried, known as the Philanthropist. He is the fifth of his dynasty to run the wealthy and dishonest Frank bank. However, he is more interested in philosophy and poetry than finance.
Meanwhile, the bank's accounts go haywire, leading Gottfried to fake his own death. A burial as burlesque as it is tragic enables the family to recover a large sum of money from the insurance company. But what is the price they have to pay to keep quiet about the scheme?
The Théâtre de la Cité troupe in Fribourg is bringing this avant-garde text to the stage until March 3, directed by Etienne Corpataux. Audiences will enjoy top-notch acting, worthy of the play's tragi-comic depth. Frank V also invites vocals to join in the dance, creating a few light moments of musical comedy.
Last but not least, the set design also reveals a pronounced work ethic. The auditorium is small, as is the stage. So it's fitting for this kind of theater to be filled out by a set that's just right. The music is composed and performed by the talented Aminoël Meylan, half-bartender, half-pianist. There are three stations on the stage: the café, the management office and the bank counter. Each has its own characteristic element, creating a sobriety without excessive minimalism. All in the service of a pleasant, engaging show.
Théâtre de la Cité de Fribourg (TCF), Grandes-Rames 36, 1700 Fribourg.
23.02 (8:30pm) - 24.02 (8:30pm) - 25.02 (5:30pm) - 1.03 (8:30pm) - 2.03 (8:30pm) - 3.03 (8:30pm).
More information on www.tcf.ch
Write to the authors: loris.musumeci@leregardlibre.com / jonas.follonier@leregardlibre.com
Photo credits: © Loris S. Musumeci for Le Regard Libre
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