Le Funambule is one of Jean Genet's most incandescent texts, a declaration of love to Abdallah Bentaga, a young acrobat whose dance on the tightrope defied death. Between admiration and passion, the poet celebrates the art of the tightrope walker as a metaphor for self-transcendence, where each suspended step on the wire is an offering to the void and to pure beauty.
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An acclaimed actor, Philippe Torreton seizes upon this burning text, as luminous as it is tragic. Faced with a text that often eludes staging because it explodes traditional frameworks, he confronts a word where poetry becomes an act, where acting imposes absolute radicalism. Alongside an acrobat and a musician, he gives voice and body to this inhabited text, where the poet's breath meets the tightrope walker's risk-taking.
In this show, theater blends with physical and musical performance, creating an experience where Genet's words resonate in a different way, carried by the presence of the body in motion. This immersive approach captures all the senses, between dramatic power and a moment of suspended grace.
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Le Funambule is aimed at fans of poetic, committed theater, Jean Genet enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates shows that combine acting, the body and music.
From March 1 to 20 at the Théâtre de la Ville, Le Funambule brings Jean Genet 's language to life in a staging where theater, acrobatics and music intertwine. A show that celebrates the art of risk-taking and the fragile beauty of the tightrope walker, performed by Philippe Torreton.
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This article is based on information available about the show and does not constitute a viewing review.
Dates and Opening Time
From March 1, 2025 to March 20, 2025
Location
Théâtre de la Ville - Les Abbesses
31 Rue des Abbesses
75018 Paris 18
Prices
€8 - €33
Booking
www.theatredelaville-paris.com
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