Three grape leaves - a new musical

On 14, 15 and 16 May 2027, the Hospices de Beaune will host *Three Grape Leaves*, an international musical production bringing together nearly 60 artists in an open-air show specially conceived for the main courtyard of the Hôtel-Dieu.

Composed by Nolan Gasser, with a libretto and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, the work follows in the tradition of the great American musicals, in the vein of Stephen Sondheim. Its original score combines rich harmonies, demanding vocal writing and a grand orchestral sound.

James Bonas’s contemporary direction, Ewan Jones’s choreography, Nathalie Pallandre’s costumes and Francis O’Connor’s set design bring to life this fantastical tale in which love, loss and revenge span the centuries.

Burgundy, 1452. Madame Morelle has lost her sons during the Hundred Years’ War. Devastated by grief and driven by a desire for revenge, she calls upon mysterious supernatural forces.

At the same time, Nicolas Rolin and Guigone de Salins continue their work at the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune, whilst their daughter Louise prepares to marry Laurent. A spell upends their destinies and transports the characters all the way to 1971.

Straddling two eras, love, loss, revenge and forgiveness intertwine in a fantastical tale inspired by the world of fairy tales, where the marvellous reveals the power of human emotions.

‘What malice destroys, only love can restore.’