TOSCA
Opéra de Rouen Normandie
Rouen / France

David Bobée's production of "Tosca" at the Opéra de Rouen Normandie stands for the closeness and authenticity of the characters and thus strikes a chord with contemporary society. In addition to the heart of the plot, the love triangle, current socio-political as well as historical aspects are addressed: how does one live in an occupied country, what about the freedom of the artist and how do men in positions of power also appropriate power over women.
Soprano Latonia Moore about her role: "This is not Floria Tosca on stage, it's her in her real life." This is something that she (although she describes herself as a traditionalist) has missed in other productions. This makes the characters in this production a bit more human, more relatable.

Authenticity and closeness were also chosen for the scenography of the play: Highly elaborate imitation brickwork THE WALL BRICK was used to recreate sacred spaces, such as the Roman church of Sant'Andrea Della Valle. In another scene, destroyed buildings with jagged walls convey the war-like state in a world ruled by tyrants. An effect that, with Gerriets' imitation masonry and the possibility of detailed design by stage designers, makes the setting of Bobée's "Tosca" so engaging.

Project data

• approx. 460 m² THE WALL BRICK Silver painted by the customer
  
  
  

Stage production

• David Bobée
  
  
  

Scenography

• Aurélie Lemaignen
  
  

Client

• Opéra de Rouen Normandie – Tosca

Location

• Rouen / France