Curio Theatre Company's new translation and adaptation of Georges Feydeau's classic French farce, set in Paris in 1907.
Curio Theatre Company brings A Flea in Her Ear to the Curio Theatre in Philadelphia, running from January 27 through February 13. It's a classic French farce by Georges Feydeau, set in Paris in 1907, and this particular production is a new translation and adaptation by the company's artistic director, Paul Kuhn.
The story centers on Raymonde Chandebise, who becomes convinced her husband is having an affair after he suddenly loses interest in sex. Her attempt to expose his infidelity triggers a whirlwind of mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and escalating comic chaos—the kind of fast-paced, door-slamming confusion that's the hallmark of a Feydeau farce. If you're not familiar with the source, it's exactly what the word suggests: a comedy of errors that builds on itself until everything is spinning out of control.
This production is part of Curio's 2026/27 season, which Kuhn calls 'Season 22.' It's a broad run that spans horror, folklore, farce, and fantasy, so A Flea in Her Ear is the comedy leg of that lineup. The translation is Kuhn's own, so the dialogue is tailored for this specific staging rather than being pulled from an old script.
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It runs from January 27 to February 13 at the Curio Theatre in Philadelphia. If you're looking for a night of old-school farce, this is the one.
