Monsieur Henri raconte : A biting theatrical lecture at Le Funambule Montmartre

Halfway between lecture and theater, Monsieur Henri raconte revisits history from the point of view of the vanquished, the figures forgotten or marginalized by official narratives. François Piel-Flamme, alone on stage, embodies this committed fresco, with a text where irony and reflection mingle to deconstruct power games and political treachery through the centuries.

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Divided into two distinct episodes, performed on Mondays and Tuesdays respectively, the show features :

Episode 1 (Mondays): A rereading of the history of the center-left, from Judas to Manuel Valls.
Episode 2 (Tuesdays): A dive into the excesses of the right, from Nero to Marine Le Pen.

Directed by Lucas Gonzalez, this theatrical lecture adopts a biting, pedagogical tone, reminiscent ofHenri Guillemin 's incisive style. Far from being a lecture, the show offers a playful, critical reflection on major historical events and their current resonance.

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Monsieur Henri raconte is as much for history buffs as it is for spectators looking for an original take on power plays and dominant narratives. With a healthy dose of humor and sarcasm, he offers a piquant rereading of political mechanisms and key figures.

With Monsieur Henri raconte, François Piel-Flamme delivers an erudite and caustic show, where history is combined with laughter and reflection. A captivating rendezvous at Funambule Montmartre, inviting us to question the past in order to better understand the present.

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