Soleil: a theatrical stroll based on Raymond Carver at Théâtre de la Tempête

Théâtre de la Tempête welcomes Soleil, an immersive creation by Armel Roussel. Inspired by Raymond Carver, this journey can be discovered from June 6 to 22, 2025.

The Théâtre de la Tempête is transformed into a sensory playground with Soleil, an immersive experience imagined by director Armel Roussel. Adapted from Raymond Carver's universe, this creation takes us on a wandering journey through 12 of the American writer's short stories, in 12 scenographic spaces throughout the theater. Discover this brand-new ambulatory theater from June 6 to 22, 2025.

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Rather than a play in the classical sense, Soleil is a free, fragmented journey through Carver's world. Each spectator, in a small group, moves from one place to another - living room, kitchen, hallway - to witness brief scenes inspired by short but intense texts. Love, grief, loneliness, alcohol and desire emerge from banal dialogues, in Carver's direct, unadorned style. Immersion is total, with each scene becoming an intimate interlude, a suspended flash of life.

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Lovers of contemporary theater, readers of Carver, and even the curious in search of innovative forms will find Soleil an extraordinary sensory experience. The walk-through set-up fosters an intimate relationship with the stages, inviting everyone to compose their own trajectory. The presence of artists from Belgium, Japan, Estonia, Senegal, France and India enriches the program with a rare cultural diversity. Soleil should be experienced as a human feast, between gentle introspection and a celebration of reality.

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With Soleil, Armel Roussel signs a sensitive and original tribute to Raymond Carver, in a form that embraces the bursting, melancholy spirit of his short stories. It's a lively, collective proposition that's sure to shake up theatrical habits.

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