Go West!: Sylvain Tesson at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse

Sylvain Tesson brings his own writing to the stage in Go West! A Mysticism of Departure. The performance brings together spoken word and music inspired by the vast American landscapes. The writer is joined by two musicians, Alissa Demorest on vocals and Ian Mc Camy on violin, for a production by the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse.

Departure is the thread running through this literary journey. Cowboys, sailors, travelers and itinerant artists populate the show’s presentation: a cast of characters united by a love of the open road and the search for new horizons. Tesson wrote the texts and performs them himself, alongside a trio that makes room for songs and violin.

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The subtitle, A Mystique of Departure, clarifies this direction. The journey through American landscapes provides a springboard for reflection on movement, elsewhere and freedom. Music accompanies this exploration in a form that brings spoken narration closer to a concert.

The project is aimed at readers interested in seeing a writer on stage and in musical readings. It offers a chance to hear the author’s voice in a setting beyond the page, alongside a singer and a violinist.

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