Jean Zay

“Jean Zay, l’homme complet”, the shattered destiny of an exemplary politician, a major figure of the Popular Front. Jean Zay, a great minister of the Popular Front, was imprisoned by Vichy during the war and assassinated by the Milice in June 1944. His account of captivity, the final journey of an exemplary conscience, offers striking insight into his era, his visionary actions, and the tragedy of his fate. A success at Avignon 2022 and 2023. The show is supported by Adami as part of the “Adami déclencheur” initiative. The show received the “spectacle recommandé par la Licra” label in 2022 and 2023, as well as the “Rue du Conservatoire” label.

All audiences - From 13 years old

Author: Jean Zay – adaptation Xavier Béja

Director: Michel Cochet

Cast: Xavier Béja

Duration: 75 min

Press:

Michel Cochet’s refined staging is admirable. Xavier Béja captivates his audience. A chameleon actor, he shares the power of the narrative with us, embodying an endearing Jean Zay with an exceptional personality. An unmissable play. -Toute La Culture

Xavier Béja is impressively accurate. Michel Cochet’s sober staging is perfectly balanced. A few archival images and videos illustrate Jean Zay’s past. They are closely related to Alvaro Bello’s sought-after musical atmosphere. - Le Monde Libertaire

Xavier Béja, a subtle actor, wonderfully embodies Jean Zay. Do not miss this poignant show of a resurrected Jean Zay, a great figure of emancipation and social progress. An intense moment of theatre! SNES-FSU

Xavier Béja’s interpretation is moving, Dominique Aru’s visual creation and Alvaro Bello’s soundtrack are remarkable; Michel Cochet’s staging serves both political remembrance and a salute to virtue. An essential show. - La Terrasse

Actor Xavier Béja magnificently embodies a sensitive, endearing Jean Zay, full of a thirst for life and freedom. With great accuracy, he brilliantly portrays this man...