Thierry Lhermitte at the Petit Saint-Martin in the play La Rencontre

Thierry Lhermitte performs a new theatrical reading inspired by Charles Pépin, combining philosophical texts, poems, film dialogues, and songs, at the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin in Paris from December 1 to 16, 2025.

What if a voice could change the way you see others? At the Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin, Thierry Lhermitte presents an original creation inspired by Charles Pépin's essayLa rencontre, une philosophie( The Encounter, aPhilosophy), entitled La Rencontre, directed by Steve Suissa and running from December 1 to 16, 2025.

Conceived as a theatrical reading, this unique performance combines philosophical texts, literary excerpts, poems, film dialogues, and song lyrics in a minimalist staging where vocal intensity and lighting sculpt the emotion. A format at the crossroads of theater and meditation, where each word becomes a passage, each silence an invitation.

In this show, played out in chiaroscuro, Thierry Lhermitte plays a sensitive guide who reflects on what it really meansto"meet" someone: another person, of course, but also oneself. Through a selection of carefully chosen texts, he explores the diversity of human encounters —romantic, friendly, professional, artistic, even spiritual. Accompanied by the music and sound effects of Maxime Richelme, the actor unveils an emotional journey in several stages, in which words shed light on often invisible areas of our inner lives.

A sensory journey between philosophy and living art.

What is happening here is not a simple reading, but an introspective experience that lasts over time. The audience is invited on an intimate, almost confidential journey, where each text becomes a mirror. The whole thing is organized as an emotional progression, between moments of gentleness and bursts of lucidity, in a lighting design orchestrated by Jacques RouveRollis. An atmosphere conducive to contemplation and reflection, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

This stage production is particularly aimed at those who enjoy contemplative shows, hybrid formats between storytelling and philosophy, and anyone who is intrigued by the big existential questions. If you are passionate about human connections, sensitive to words that touch the heart, and curious about a different form of theater, this show is for you. However, if you are looking for a classic comedy, lively dialogue, or a traditional narrative plot, this production may not meet your expectations.

For lovers of sensitive theater and profound questioning.

Ideal for a solo outing, a moment shared as a couple, or an evening with a small group of friends curious to experience theater that touches the soul,La Rencontreavec Thierry Lhermitte is a moment suspended in time. The proximity of the Petit Saint-Martin, an intimate venue in the heart of Paris, reinforces the feeling of being at ease, listening to a personal story that is universal.

Through this unique creation, Charles Pépin and Thierry Lhermitte invite us to slow down, listen, and feel. A moment suspended in time, where philosophy becomes flesh and every word spoken resonates within us. Here, meeting others becomes an artistic, almost sacred act that questions our desires, our choices, and our relationship with the world.

An event not to be missed for those who seek to give meaning to their steps, through the encounters that shape a life.

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