Camille and Madeleine live a harmonious existence with their mother, Madame de Fleurville, a loving and caring woman, and their tutor, Nicaise. In the neighboring house, on the other hand, Mrs. Fichini never ceases to make misfortunes for Sophie, her daughter-in-law. Fortunately, wishing to get rid of it, she entrusted the child to Madame de Fleurville, very happy to collect her. Raised without affection, in deprivation and violence, Sophie struggles to adapt, but over the course of small mishaps, will learn to do better. And Camille and Madeleine, to accept it despite its differences.
They are the "Little Model Girls" of the Comtesse de Ségur, who happily adapt for the stage Rebecca Stella and Danielle Barthélemy, currently at the Lucernaire. On the set, three actresses - and one comedian, Nicaise, also a narrator - camp small, gently bickering girls in short printed skirts, but also a lunar Madame de Fleurville.
A good touch of modernity
Joyful and energetic aristocrat, whimsical and follower of yoga to refocus, it is a sacred number which Nicaise could well be in love with. The attraction is mutual, and the disorder that arises in them at the slightest touch is quite tasty. The awful Madame Fichini is also. Dark diva, she sings to speak and is invariably accompanied by her violin. And breaks the crystal of the house.
In the story, collected, the authors bring some references to our time, from global warming to healthy food, via the “hashtag BFF, best friend forever” that Camille sends to Sophie. In projected and colorful settings, the marked attitudes, the ample and generous play, the sound effects which sometimes punctuate the actions, give an appreciable cartoon side. And everyone really enjoys this sweet and sparkling spectacle.
EDITOR'S NOTE: 4/5
"The Little Model Girls" , at the Lucernaire (Paris VI), from 11 to 14 euros. During the holidays, Tuesday to Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. Then Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. (01.45.44.57.34)
