Amis pour la vie: an evening with friends turns into chaos at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre

From April 17 to June 29, 2025, Bertrand Marcos presents "Amis pour la vie" (Friends for Life) at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre, a comedy exploring friendships and buried secrets, performed by a quartet of actors.

In Friends for Life, everything begins as a simple evening among friends. Claire and Richard welcome Mathilde and Christophe, a couple with whom they share a long friendship. Between laughter and light-hearted conversation, the evening seems to run smoothly. But an unexpected event suddenly upsets the balance of the group, exposing previously hidden truths and redefining the relationships between these four characters.

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Written and directed by Bertrand Marcos, Amis pour la vie follows in the footsteps of his previous theatrical creations, marked by a keen exploration of human feelings and tensions(Hiroshima mon amour, Lettre d'une inconnue, La Passion suspendue). Here, he tackles the dynamics of long-standing friendships and the unspoken truths that, when they emerge, can shake the deepest certainties.

The show brings together Alysson Paradis, Davy Sardou, Marie-Ange Casta and Julien Personnaz, actors seasoned on the Parisian stage whose names also resonate with famous figures from show business and cinema. Their performances should bring a blend of emotion, humor and dramatic tension to the play.

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Friends for Life will appeal to audiences who enjoy contemporary comedies where humor is tinged with deeper nuances. Those who appreciate boulevard plays with a touch of irony and mystery will find a captivating plot here, oscillating between lightness and unexpected revelations. On the other hand, fans of more experimental stagings may be less receptive to this theatrical approach rooted in the tradition of situation theater.

Friends for Life seems to humorously question the strength of friendships and the way secrets influence our relationships. Between dramatic tension and light-hearted moments, this play promises an evening of theatrical surprises.