Joël Jouanneau

Martin Crimp / Joël Jouanneau

Variations-Martin Crimp, paroles d’acteurs

Archive 2006
Theatre
Théâtre de la Cité internationale
novembernov 27 - december – dec 27

© Photo : Jacqueline Jouanneau ©

Paroles d’acteurs
Directed by Joël Jouanneau
 Performed by Djédjé Apali, Gwenaelle David, Carole Deffit, Mia Delmaë, Vincent Deniard, Jean-Patrick Gauthier, Virginie Guillou, Antoine Hamel, Candice Leclabart, David Seigneur, Sifan Shao


Co-produced by ADAMI and Festival d’Automne à Paris
With the support of Théâtre de la Cité Internationale

These three plays, seen in France for the first time, represent a journey into the heart of the English middle class. By the end, it is clear that any slick market-based system – whether real-estate, consumerism or theater – functions perfectly, provided it doesn’t have to produce any results. The structure of these caustic texts allows for variations, and is perfectly adapted to the work-in-progress dynamic of a seasoned director collaborating with young actors.

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