Born Francois-Marie Arouet in 1694, this celebrated playwright, poet, essayist, and philosopher reinvented himself as simply ...

Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse presents an adaptation of Voltaire's famous tale Candide ou l'Optimisme until March 30, 2025.

The plot, typically presented in two acts (depending on the director), is based on “Candide, ou L’Optimisme” (1759), by François-Marie Arouet, known by his pen name M. de Voltaire.