Playwright and director Wajdi Mouawad offers for the first time his own staging of Journée de noces chez les Cromagnons, a play he wrote at the age of 23. Presented at Grand Théâtre de la Colline, thisproduction is performed in Lebanese with French surtitles, and features a mainly Lebanese cast: Fadi Abi Samra, Jean Destrem, Layal Ghossain, Aly Harkous, Bernadette Houdeib and Aïda Sabra.
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The story follows a Lebanese family trying to organize a wedding against a backdrop of war and daily chaos. The eldest daughter is getting married and everything has to be perfect, but one essential element is still missing: the groom. Between laughter and tension, disputes and reconciliations, the family navigates between hope and absurdity, trying to maintain a sense of normalcy in an unstable world.
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This play is aimed at fans of contemporary theater, committed dramaturgy and audiences interested in the themes of exile, memory and resilience. Faithful to Mouawad's universe, Journée de noces chez les Cromagnons is part of a broader reflection on the legacy of conflict and its impact on future generations.
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Although the play has already been staged by other directors, this is the first time it has been directed by its own author. Wajdi Mouawad chose to return to his mother tongue for this version, reinforcing the authenticity and immersion of the spectator in the reality of Lebanon.
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Dates and Opening Time
From April 29, 2025 to June 22, 2025
Location
Théâtre National de la Colline
15/17 rue Malte Brun
75020 Paris 20
Prices
€10.5 - €33.5
Booking
www.colline.fr
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