Directed by RENAUD GAUTIER

CAST :

Serge, a dermatologist – ANTHONY CABRAL
Marc, an aeronautical engineer – GAKUNJU KAIGWA
Yvan, a stationery salesman – RENAUD GAUTIER

In the comedy 'Art,' Yasmina Reza's central character buys a completely white painting for 200,000 francs. His best friend Marc cannot believe that he has done anything so silly and feels as though their friendship cannot survive as a result. Ivan, a friend of both tries to mediate and save the friendship with unexpected results. Over the course of an evening, the three men's discussion becomes a war zone as everyone reveals long buried resentments and fears.

'Art ' is a French-language play, a dazzling comedy by Yasmina Reza which received the Moliere award for best play, best production and best author. It premiered on 28 October 1994 at Comédie des Champs-Élysées in Paris. The English-language adaptation, translated by Christopher Hampton, opened in London's West End on 15 October 1996.

Other awards :
• Spring 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy
• May 1998 New York Drama Critics' Circle – Best Play
• June 1998 Tony Award for Best Play
• November 1998 Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy
'Art' is a dark comedy that not only brings to the stage a topical debate, it makes it invigorating, touching and finally disturbing. ~ Financial Times
A remarkably wise, witty and intelligent comedy…'Art' has touched a universal nerve. ~ The Times