At Vadstena Old Theatre, we will be presenting Les Grandes Nuits, a production inspired by the French Duchess of Maine’s nightly divertissements in the 1700s. She suffered from insomnia and therefore forced her court to entertain her through the nights with music, dance, pantomimes and plays, which director Annastina Malm, choreographer Karin Modigh and their ensemble have recreated at Vadstena Old Theatre.

”French Baroque music has been lacking on our stages, so it’s very exciting that we’re getting the chance to learn more about this spiritual, exquisite music in such a playful form,” says Nils Spangenberg, CEO and Artistic Director of Vadstena Academy.

Les Grandes Nuits will première at the Old Theatre on 8 July and play then until 14 July. The musical director is Andreas Edlund.