Le Discours at the Théâtre Michel: an introspective comedy adapted by Fabcaro

Adapted from Fabcaro's novel, Le Discours returns to the Théâtre Michel. A one-man show in which the anguish of a wedding speech becomes the starting point for an introspection as funny as it is biting.

Published in 2018, Le Discours by Fabrice Caro (aka Fabcaro) has become a real hit thanks to its subtle humor and sharp look at human relationships. After a film adaptation starring Benjamin Lavernhe and Sara Giraudeau, the work continues to exist on stage, in a one-man show adapted and performed by Simon Astier.

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Adrien is invited to dinner at his parents' home with his sister and future brother-in-law, Ludo. Ludo asks Adrien to give a speech at their wedding. A seemingly simple request, but one that plunges Adrien into a spiral of anxiety and self-doubt. Should it be funny? Moving? Inspiring? As he ponders this request, another matter preoccupies him: he has sent a message to his ex, Sonia, with whom he has been on a "break" for three weeks... and is desperately awaiting a reply.

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Far from a simple exercise in comic style, Le Discours highlights the contradictions and anxieties of a man incapable of acting on the expectations of others. This theatrical adaptation plays with the absurd and the offbeat, promising a universal reflection on love, solitude and the fear of others' gaze.

Already successfully presented at the Théâtre Michel, Le Discours returns for a new series of performances. A one-man show that should appeal to anyone who's ever waited for a message that never came... or dreaded public speaking.

This article is based on available information and is not based on a viewing of the show.

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