Céline's critically acclaimed one-man show Guerre, starring Benjamin Voisin, runs until March 2, 2025. Playing at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre, this theatrical adaptation offers a powerful, violent and disturbing spectacle.
The only ones on stage to be discovered in Paris at the moment
If you're used to going to the theater to see plays with 8 actors on stage, then you'll be surprised to find that there are quite a few plays where the actor is alone on stage. For the curious or the connoisseur, we've put together this guide to the only ones on stage to be seen in Paris at the moment and in the near future. [Read more]
Guerre is a monologue adaptation of Louis-Ferdinand Céline's novel. Blending autobiographical elements with fiction, the author of the famous Voyage au bout de la nuit depicts the absurdity and horrors of war. On stage, Céline's words are brought to life by Benjamin Voisin, winner of the César for Best Newcomer in 2022 for his role in Xavier Giannoli 's Illusions perdues.
Through the story of young Ferdinand Destouches' convalescence, the author traces the profound and irreversible impact of his experience as a soldier, marked by trauma and a transformed existence. Driven by a rage to live in a world in chaos, this intense, brutal and disturbing text is also adorned with moments of emotion, burlesque and poetry. Céline displays all his literary talent in a provocative, exhilarating slang style. He explores universal themes such as death, desire, betrayal, human folly and the monstrous failings of our societies.
Dates and Opening Time
On January 8, 2025
Starts at 07:00 p.m.
Prices
€17 - €37
Booking
www.theatredeloeuvre.com
The only ones on stage to be discovered in Paris at the moment
