"Marius" reviewed on Yelp!

A low-budget but wonderful version of Marcel Pagnol's classic play Marius is currently at the Southside Theater at Fort Mason, through August 25, 2013. Although in English, the play is suffused with French culture and attitudes, and anyone who has been to France will feel as though they have been transported back there. The play has been expertly translated by the director David Valayre and the acting is excellent. It is 3 hours long and all scenes occur in the same cafe in Marseilles, but the play is riveting and full of humor and emotional tension. Marius is the first part of the Pagnol trilogy. The second part, Fanny, is planned for next summer and the final part, Cesar, for the following summer. I am looking forward to returning next summer for the next installment. One of the characters of this trilogy, Panisse, was Alice Waters' inspiration for her famous Berkeley restaurant's name.
- Chris K.

Be transported to Marseille and enjoy a great French story by Marcel Pagnol, Marius, the story of a small bar and its patrons sur le Vieux Port!
The cast is excellent and so is the directing. It is playing through August 25th. Do not miss it. You will not regret it!

- Chloe S.