Waiting for Bojangles: Stage adaptation at Théâtre de l’Œuvre

En attendant Bojangles is a play adapted from Olivier Bourdeaut’s novel by Victoire Berger-Perrin, who also directs the production. The show runs at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre from January 8 to March 7, 2026, performing Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m.

The story is told through the eyes of a child. From his perspective, he watches his parents live out an extraordinary love, set against the soundtrack of Nina Simone’s Mr. Bojangles. For them, celebration never stops, imagination sets the tone for everyday life, and the rules of the outside world seem to hold no sway.

At the heart of the story, the mother takes center stage. Unpredictable and flamboyant, she sets the rhythm, prioritizing joy and living in the moment above all else. This boundless energy shapes the family universe—until that fragile balance begins to waver.

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As the circumstances shift, the father and son strive to hold onto their unconditional love and zest for life, despite the inevitable. The show examines the delicate line between euphoria, vulnerability, and deep connection, weaving together memories, music, and movement in a compelling narrative.

On stage, Charlie Dupont and Tania Garbarski are alternately joined by Jérémie Petrus and Victor Boulenger. The production features sets by Caroline Mexme, lighting designed by Laurent Kaye, choreography by Céline Bon, and an original score composed by Pierre-Antoine Durand. Costumes are created by Chandra Vellut.

Produced by Duponts et Duponts, the Théâtre de l’Œuvre, Théâtre Le Public in Brussels, and New Frontier Film, the play is proudly supported by Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles Image and Wallonie-Bruxelles International.

With a running time of 1 hour and 20 minutes, Waiting for Bojangles features in the current lineup of contemporary theater at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre. The production is on stage at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre from January 8 to March 7, 2026.

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