Valérie Perrin's novel "Changer l'eau des fleurs" on stage at Théâtre Lepic

After conquering millions of readers, Valérie Perrin's novel Changer l'eau des fleurs comes to life on stage. Salomé Lelouch and Mikael Chirinian adapt this deeply moving story, tracing the destiny of Violette Toussaint, a woman with a painful past who finds resilience and light in her job as a cemetery caretaker. Between confidences, exhumed secrets and stubborn hope, this play, nominated at the Molières 2022 for Caroline Rochefort's Female Revelation, offers an intimate and profoundly human moment of theater.

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Violette Toussaint leads a discreet existence, punctuated by the passing of visitors to the cemetery where she works. But when Julien, a bereaved man, discovers that his mother wishes to be buried alongside a stranger, his daily life is turned upside down. Through this encounter, unsuspected bonds are revealed, and memories resurface, mixing pain and gentleness, grief and rebirth.

In this theatrical adaptation, the staging alternates between introspection and poignant dialogue, capturing the sensitivity of the novel. Far from being a simple chronicle of grief, the play highlights the power of forgiveness and the incredible capacity of human beings to rise again.

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Changer l'eau des fleurs will appeal as much to readers of the novel as to fans of contemporary theater focused on emotion and introspection. Subtly written and delicately staged, the play touches on the universal: mourning, love, memory, and the intimate quest for happiness despite hardship. Those who love stories where destinies intersect and where light emerges even in the darkness will find this a poignant theatrical experience.

Adapted by Salomé Lelouch and Mikael Chirinian, the show has already won over audiences and critics alike, earning a Molières nomination. Valérie Perrin 's award-winning novel is aptly transposed here, offering an experience that respects its essence while finding new resonance on stage.

With Changer l'eau des fleurs, Théâtre Lepic presents a moving, poetic adaptation of a novel that has touched millions of readers. A play where melancholy and hope intertwine, supported by a sensitive interpretation and luminous staging.

This article is based on information available online; we have not yet seen the show or the staging mentioned.

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