Ça, c'est l'amour at Bouffes-Parisiens: an intense mother-daughter duet with Josiane Balasko

With Ça, c'est l'amour, Jean Robert-Charrier welcomes Josiane Balasko and Marilou Berry to the stage together for the first time, under the direction of Julie-Anne Roth. The play runs at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens from January 23 to March 1, 2026, with performances Wednesday to Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 4pm and 9pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

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On Christmas Eve, Frédérique arrives at the home of her daughter Mathilde, who has been trapped in a violent relationship for years. She wants to help her and get her out. But Frédérique is surprising, endearing and sometimes clumsy, and Mathilde, who has been used to male domination since adolescence, is tempted but wary. Dramatic tension builds in this sensitive face-off, as the mother tries to free her daughter from an inherited, almost genetic, suffering.

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The show is aimed at audiences sensitive to strong family narratives, and those who appreciate portraits of women confronted with violence and transmission. The play may appeal to an intergenerational audience, particularly those concerned with mother-daughter dynamics or domestic violence. On the other hand, fans of light comedy or romantic tales may not find what they're looking for; it's psychological depth and emotional urgency that dominate here.

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With Ça, c'est l'amour, the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens offers a powerful theatrical moment, focused on emotional confrontation and reconstruction. It's a play rooted in reality, performed by two renowned actresses, and aimed at an audience in search of a real look at family wounds.

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