Meryem Benoua at La Cigale: an evening of laughter and offbeat confidences

On February 2 and 3, 2026 at 8pm, the Cigale stage will welcome Meryem Benoua for two performances of Reflet, a comedy show billed as both hard-hitting and personal. Revealed through her presence on social networks and at a number of festivals, Meryem Benoua is now making her mark on the one-woman show scene with a proposition that blends theatrical confidences, self-mockery and assertive stage energy.

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Reflet is a show on the borderline between stand-up and theater. Meryem Benoua tackles themes that resonate with a generation marked by social injunctions, the relationship to the body, image, family and the gaze of others. On stage, she alternates between characters, situations and, above all, an amplified version of herself, playing with sincerity and caricature. The show's title, Reflet, hints at an exploration of identity, through a gallery of life moments examined under a magnifying glass, with the mixture of frankness, detachment and second-degree humour that characterizes her writing.

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The show seems to appeal to an audience accustomed to stand-up formats, but looking for a more narrative, embodied tone. Fans of introspective yet accessible humor, who appreciate first-person writing blending irony and emotion, should find something to their liking. Those looking for a more classical performance, or a series of sketches structured along traditional lines, may be put off by the hybrid nature of the proposal.

By combining humor, social observation and theatrical energy, Reflet has enabled Meryem Benoua to carve out a unique path in the world of one woman shows, with a style of speaking that is both free and close to everyday life.

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

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