L'Enfant de Verre, a poetic play about the family at L'Epée de Bois-Cartoucherie

Published by Sara de Sortiraparis · Published on December 12, 2023 at 02:21 p.m.
A moving, dreamlike immersion into the heart of a family: Léonore Confino and Géraldine Martineau's play "L'Enfant de Verre" plays at the Théâtre de l'Epée de Bois - Cartoucherie in Paris from December 14 to 23, 2023.

Born from the interpretation of seven actors, "L'Enfant de Verre" offers a theatrical, visual, musical and choreographic experience, evoking a message of liberation and truth, on the stage of the Théâtre de l'Epée de Bois - Cartoucherie, from December 14 to 23, 2023.

In an audacious stage production, on the boards of the Salle en Pierre at the famous Cartoucherie, "L'Enfant de Verre" emerges like a theatrical jewel, nestled on a cliff in the North Seas. This glass kingdom, featuring the Kilvik family, sparkles like an immaculate diamond. The room, where every element - from the crockery to the walls - is fashioned from glass, culminates in a singular family tradition: a glass tit passed down to the daughters on their fifteenth birthday. However, the destiny of Liv, the young protagonist, takes a dramatic turn when the bird shatters in her hands, triggering a cascade of family revelations.

Written by Léonore Confino and Géraldine Martineau, and directed by Alain Batis, the play unfolds as a fable flirting with the fantastic, exploring the universal themes of the family, its secrets and the unspoken. The innovative set, a white sand stage lined with seven vertical mirrors, plays on reflection and concealment, while costumes unfold in layers symbolizing the stages of life. The soundscape is a striking blend of percussion, piano and electronic instruments.

"L'Enfant de Verre", a dreamlike, immersive piece of contemporary theater, will be presented at the end of 2023 at L'Epée de Bois-Cartoucherie.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From December 7, 2023 to December 23, 2023

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    Route du Champ de Manoeuvre
    75012 Paris 12

    Route planner

    Access
    Château de Vincennes metro station

    Recommended age
    From 12 years old

    Average duration
    1 h 35 min

    Booking
    www.epeedebois.com

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