Les diables roses

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-04

A theatrical play performed at the #French Theater in Nice in March 1874. Marie attended a performance on March 4, 1874, which featured the actress #Honorine.

Context in Diary

Marie mentions attending this play at the theater on March 4, 1874. She specifically notes Honorine's performance, suggesting it was a significant production or that Honorine's role was particularly noteworthy.

Research Notes

The title "Les diables roses" (The Pink Devils) suggests a light comedy or vaudeville piece, which were popular entertainment in French theaters of the 1870s. The "diables roses" could refer to mischievous female characters, as "diable rose" was sometimes used as a playful term for women in 19th-century French theater.

Further research needed to identify:

• The playwright and date of composition
• Plot summary and character list
• Production history and reception
• Whether this was a touring production or local Nice theater presentation