Encrées, the musical about women who made history at Théâtre Douze

Encrées takes up residence at the Théâtre Douze in Paris for six exceptional performances, from September 18 to 28, 2025. Winner of the Best Musical Award at the Festival d'Avignon OFF 2024, this musical comedy pays tribute to three female figures who changed history: Hedy Lamarr, the Mirabal sisters and Sabine Zlatin. Performed by the Les Brosters troupe, it features 10 artists on stage.

Who is the Encrées musical for?

This show will appeal to a wide audience: fans of musicals, history buffs, families and the curious in search of cultural discoveries. On the other hand, it may be less suited to audiences looking for purely light entertainment, as the subject matter touches on profound themes linked to resistance, memory and oppression.

A tribute to women forgotten by history

The show is based on the destinies of three key figures:

• Hedy Lamarr, actress and inventor, who laid the foundations of wifi and was long overlooked for her scientific work.
• The Mirabal sisters, three Dominican women who opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic.
• Sabine Zlatin, a French resistance fighter of Polish origin, known for her crucial role in rescuing Jewish children during the Second World War.

These three paths intersect around a mysterious letter, a narrative thread that links their stories and underscores the power of their struggles.

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A musical jukebox of dance and song

Encrées is conceived as a musical jukebox, combining dance and covers of classics from international musicals such as Chicago and The Greatest Showman. The show blends the visual and musical worlds to create an immersive, emotional experience.

An award-winning, acclaimed show

With over 5,000 spectators across France, Encrées was a resounding success during its two appearances at the Festival d'Avignon, in 2024 and 2025. Its distinction as Best Musical Show confirms the artistic quality of this committed creation, which returns to Paris for a limited series of performances.

A cultural rendez-vous at Théâtre Douze

The Théâtre Douze, located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, hosts this show that brings to life the universal story of the oppressor and the oppressed. Driven by the collective energy of the Les Brosters troupe, Encrées promises a powerful moment, where music, dance and memory intertwine to remind us that certain voices must never be silenced.

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