Olympe (s)

Olympe (s) Genre: Contemporary Theatre After the success of PUNK.E.S ou Comment nous ne sommes pas devenues célèbres, Justine Heynemann and Rachel Arditi tackle the mythical figure of Olympe de Gouges

Olympe (s)

Genre: Contemporary Theatre

After the success of PUNK.E.S ou Comment nous ne sommes pas devenues célèbres, Justine Heynemann and Rachel Arditi tackle the mythical figure of Olympe de Gouges in a feminist and festive musical fresco. Simply electrifying!

• While France is undergoing an unprecedented upheaval, Olympe, author, director and troupe leader, tries in vain to have her text Zamore et Mirza performed at the Comédie-Française. The refusal imposed on her has no other motive than ordinary misogyny. Olympe enters into a rage as powerful as the one resonating in the streets of Paris. She joins the struggle, actively participating in the construction of a new society. Like many citizens, she believes that the 'man' in 'All men are born free and equal' also includes women. But in fact, no. Not really… Funny and rhythmic, the play captivates with its energetic cast. From Olympe's son (the magnificent Simon Cohen) to the author herself (Rachel Arditi), from misogynists to badass poetesses, Olympe(s) dismantles the old world. Exhilarating! TTT - Télérama "Super-theatre". Justine Heynemann and Rachel Arditi have an absolutely incredible troupe of actors who can also sing. Sparkling, very well acted and very well directed! France Inter - Le Masque et la Plume PMR booking: 01 40 09 44 30