Ruy Blas

Did you learn about Caroline Rivoal, updated by Laurent Belvèze. Spain. 1698. How did Ruy Blas, a valet of Don Salluste, become Prime Minister and win the favours of the Queen? An instrument of revenge for his disgracified master, the humble Ruy Blas will reveal himself as a man of state who is integrated in the midst of a decadent and corrupt nobility. In this romantic drama that combines political and love intrigues, Victor Hugo poses a critical look at society and questions the future of the people. Text groups: The romantic hero in theatre Relationships of force between masters and valets in the 17th century theatre to the present day.