BERNHARDT

'L'Aiglon' was a play written by Edmond Rostand which was first performed on 15th March 1900 at the Théâtre Sarah-Bernhardt (now the Théâtre de la Ville, Place du Châtelet, Paris). The title role was played by Sarah Bernhardt, dressed as a man for the occasion. The actress's performance, praised by audiences and the press alike, was admired for the extreme sensitivity of her acting in the climactic moments of the drama. Everyone agreed that the role, the actress's tragic performance and the character imagined by Edmond Rostand were a perfect match. 'L'Aiglon' marked a new stage in the actress's legend.