Zourou, beyond words: a story of family and disability at Théâtre de l'Œuvre

When words fail, other forms of expression take over. Zourou, au-delà des mots is a sensitive choreographic fable about disability, to be seen until May 25, 2025 at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre. Le

This spring,the Théâtre de l'Œuvre will host a play inspired by a true story, Zourou, au-delà des mots, written by Mélodie Molinaro and François Borand. Mélodie Molinaro will direct, assisted by Houdia Ponty, and the cast will include Morgan L'Hostis, Xavier Lemaitre, Sophie Kaufmann and Tristan Garnier. The show, directed by Mélodie Molinaro and Houdia Ponty , is said to combine theater, dance and music, with a French sign language narrator, Joël Chalude.

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The story of Zourou, beyond words follows 13-year-old Lola, a teenager with a severe language disorder. Living alone with her father, Pierre, she finds dance an outlet that allows her to exist in a different way. Pierre, loving but awkward, doesn't see that Lola is evolving, until the day their equilibrium is upset by the arrival of Jeanne, Pierre's new girlfriend, and Jérémie, a speech therapist who turns their daily lives upside down. Lola's bedroom becomes the stage for a dialogue without words, where bodies and glances replace sentences.

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The show could appeal to audiences sensitive to the themes of parenthood, disability, non-verbal communication and resilience. Zourou, beyond words would combine poetry, movement and contained emotions to offer an accessible and emotional narrative, at the crossroads of theater and contemporary dance. It could particularly appeal to families, educators and teenagers, while remaining suitable for a wide audience, from age 8 upwards. On the other hand, its poetic form and introspective rhythm might be less suited to audiences looking for more narrative or comic theater.

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With Zourou, beyond words, Théâtre de l'Œuvre proposes a sensitive, sensory creation, where the poetry of the body and the power of emotion take precedence over dialogue. An invitation to listen differently, and to see what words cannot say.

This article is based on information available online. The show has not been viewed by the editorial staff.

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