Les Bonnes at Théâtre 14: a whimsical and disturbing in camera show as part of the Genet Festival

Jean Genet's play Les Bonnes is to be rediscovered at Théâtre 14 as part of the Festival Genet. From May 6 to 24, 2025, the cult text will resonate in an intense staging by Mathieu Touzé.

Celebrated for its audacity and theatrical force, Jean Genet's Les Bonnes returns to the stage of Théâtre 14 from May 6 to 24, 2025, as part of the Festival Genet. Mathieu Touzé's direction, already acclaimed last season, would reactivate the subversive brilliance of this sulphurous huis clos. The show would feature a trio of performers including Yuming Hey, Élizabeth Mazev and Stéphanie Pasquet, with the participation of Thomas Dutay, in a scenic proposition that would blend dramatic tension and theatrical flamboyance.

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Every evening, Claire and Solange, two sisters in the service of a wealthy woman, would secretly re-enact a disturbing ritual: they would dress up and play Madame, their mistress, in a parody as fascinating as it was chilling. This obsessive role-playing, fueled by frustration and hatred, would eventually cross the boundary between fiction and reality, sliding little by little into madness. Through this theater within the theater, Jean Genet questions relationships of domination, submission and the fantasy of transgression, but also the power of the imaginary as a means of escape.

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This rereading of Les Bonnes would appeal to audiences sensitive to repertory texts revisited in a contemporary way, as well as to fans of committed theater. The set design and acting would reinforce the tension of this intense psychological play. However, this show may be less suited to audiences looking for humor or lightness. On the other hand, fans of bold, visually powerful productions will find food for thought and emotion.

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By revisiting Les Bonnes, Mathieu Touzé offers a plunge into the troubled zones of desire, power and representation. From May 6 to 24, 2025, Théâtre 14 will host a show that is both cruel and captivating, reflecting a theater that dares to explore the margins and social tensions.

This article is based on information available prior to the show. It is not based on direct viewing experience.

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