The play All That Love Can Do, adapted from the story by Chloé Duperrin and directed by Cécile Parichet, is set to run at the Funambule Montmartre from March 2 to May 5, 2026. Performances are scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 PM or 9 PM, depending on the session. Produced by the company Les Wonderbiches, this theatrical piece is based on an autobiographical account exploring a mother’s journey dealing with her child's cancer. The show, approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes long, features five actors on stage.
The story follows Soley, a little girl diagnosed with cancer at just three months old. Throughout her eleven months of life, she is surrounded by her parents and dedicated medical teams who support her in the hospital. Her mother, Chloé, shares her experience and the grieving process that followed. The show delves into the everyday life of a family facing illness, while also reflecting on the joyful moments shared before and during the fight against childhood cancer. At the heart of the production, the narrative emphasizes the profound connection between grief and love, portraying it as the central theme of this story.
The direction is built around a dramatic structure that weaves between different timelines. Soley's medical journey unfolds alongside memories from before her illness and the years following her child's passing. On stage, Chloe’s character is doubled: one actress portrays the mother during the events, while a narrator recounts the story with the benefit of hindsight. This layered approach allows for a powerful portrayal of both the immediate experience and the long process of grieving.
The set design explores the delicate tension between presence and absence. Soley is hinted at through a blank shroud manipulated by the performers, subtly suggesting the child without depicting them directly. The shifts in setting—hospital, family memories, or storytelling moments—are marked by the actors’ movements within a deliberately intimate stage space. The stage is encircled by ropes reminiscent of a boxing ring, symbolizing the family’s ongoing fight against illness.
The cast features Yelu Bao, Sarah Eskenazi, Marine Manec’h, Julien Massetti, and Romane Noulé. The original score, composed by Martial Briclot, weaves through the narrative, alternating between moments of tension and lighter, more uplifting passages. As explained in the artistic presentation, these musical interludes serve to bring out the memories of happiness and tender moments that flow throughout the story.
Through its subject matter and narrative style, Tout ce que peut l’amour is primarily aimed at adult audiences and teenagers who are drawn to autobiographical stories and contemporary theatrical works exploring social and human themes. The play may appeal to viewers interested in documentary-style theater or firsthand testimonies performed live. Given its focus on childhood cancer and grief, the production is not specifically targeted at very young audiences.
The show is a must-see at Funambule Montmartre, where it will run until May 5, 2026.
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Dates and Opening Time
From March 2, 2026 to May 5, 2026
Location
Le Funambule Montmartre
53 Rue des Saules
75018 Paris 18
Access
Metro Line 12 Lamarck-Caulaincourt Bus 60 and Montmartrobus Stop Lamarck-Caulaincourt
