Mother's Day: an explosive family reunion at the Théâtre Lepic

The Théâtre Lepic welcomes Fête des mères, a contemporary tragi-comedy that plunges to the heart of family dynamics. Through a tense reunion, the play explores fraternal ties and the unspoken with an eye both tender and sharp. Between bursts of laughter and moments of truth, the show promises to immerse us in those moments of reunion when everything can change.

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Louise, a former Maths Sup student turned stand-up comic, draws on her personal life to fuel her sketches. However, her acerbic humor has driven a wedge between her and her mother, to the point where they haven't spoken in three years. Lacking inspiration, Louise returns to the family home for a symbolic event: Mother's Day. It's a chance to see her brothers Gabriel and Ziggy and their spouses. But just as everyone is getting together, an unexpected element disrupts the reunion: the mother's unexplained absence.

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Described as a tragi-comedy, Mother's Day explores sibling and family relationships, highlighting those discussions where we talk without really listening to each other, and those moments when understanding comes more through the unspoken than through words. The work is reminiscent of the lively, chiseled writing ofAgnès Jaoui and Jean-Pierre Bacri, while anchoring its story in a rural setting.

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Suitable for ages 12 and up, Mother's Day will appeal to lovers of dramatic comedies and biting family portraits, as well as those who appreciate fast-paced dialogue and colorful characters.

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The story unfolds in a dynamic in which family reunions become fertile ground for tensions and revelations. The text alternates between humor and emotion, featuring characters trying to navigate between past resentments and the desire to renew ties. Mother's Day promises an exploration of family dynamics where love, misunderstanding and nostalgia mingle. An invitation to observe, with both tender and critical eyes, the shared moments that forge our relationships.

This article is based on information available about the show and is not based on direct viewing.