Roméo et Juliette
after Charles Gounod
An adaptation of the story of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette for a young audience.
Dates
Jean-François Verdier | direction and musical arrangement
Johanna Boyé, Elisabeth Ventura | adaptation of the libretto
Johanna Boyé | staging
Caroline Mexme | set design
Marion Rebmann | costumes
Cyril Manetta | lights
Yu Shao (7 & 15 February) / Grégoire Mour (8 & 14 February) | Roméo / Tybalt, Pâris
Laurène Paternò (7 & 15 February) / Clara Guillon (8 & 14 February) | Juliette
Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin | Gertrude, Stephano
Carlos Reynoso | Mercutio
Timothée Varon | Count Capulet
Ugo Rabec | Duke Vérone, Frère Laurent
Yannis Baraban | Charles Gounod (actor)
Eva Dumont | Juliette Gounod (actor)
Victor Hugo Orchestra, Orchestre Symphonique de Bourgogne Franche-Comté
Lucie Larnicol, Aurélie Reybier, Éléonore Le Lamer | choir director
Ruta Lenciauskaite, Louise Akili, Laura Fromentin, Mathilde Nguyen | vocal coach
Sunday 1 February 2026 | 2 and 4.30pm
Singing workshop, free and open to all
(duration 1h30)
REGISTER
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Duration : 1 H 15
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The performance begins with 20 minutes of voice workshop.
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From age 5
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Opera sung in French, with French surtitles
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Performance with audio description : Sunday 15 February 2026, 3pm
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Performance in LSF : Sunday 15 February 2026, 3pm
About
Following several adaptations based on Italian repertoire or Mozart’s works, we are turning to the world of French music this season with the story of the star-crossed lovers of Verona set to music by Charles Gounod. This is a fresh invitation to young people to come and sing and to develop a taste for opera. Everything has been organized to prepare you – educational resources, a singing workshop, and a read-through as an introduction to the show. We are counting on young people and the young at heart!
New production
Coproduction | Théâtre des Champs-Élysées | Opéra de Massy | Opéra de Reims | Opéra National de Bordeaux
Caisse des Dépôts, the main partner of participatory opera, is committed to providing young audiences with access to culture.
ARKEMA, patron of operas for young audiences, supports initiatives to raise awareness of music.
The ENGIE Corporate Foundation, patron of accessibility at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, supports initiatives for young people with disabilities.
