What if it were her? Franck Buirod's play at Molière Month in Versailles

A meeting can sometimes change a trajectory that has gone off course. What if it was her?, a play by Franck Buirod directed by Pascal Bendavid, is presented at the Université ouverte de Versailles, as part of the Mois Molière, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 8:45 p.m. This dramedy follows Franck, a nonchalant man with little future-oriented drive, who racks up dates on dating sites with a very concrete aim: to seek attention, and sometimes simply a place to sleep.

Franck’s character initially reads as light and flippant, driven by a constant craving for affection and a touch of everyday instability. His encounters, usually treated as temporary fixes, sketch out a utilitarian bond with others, lacking a clear ambition. The play takes a new turn when he meets Lélé, a vivacious and radiant young woman who has a disability. This meeting disrupts his routines and forces him to reassess what he expects from others.

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With Et si c’était elle ?, Franck Buirod tackles the themes of loneliness, the longing to be loved, disability, and the possibility of a more genuine connection. Direction by Pascal Bendavid rests on a two‑hander performed by Adèle Bloch-Mazier and Hugo Hamdad, tasked with bringing this relationship to life between two characters who were not necessarily meant to meet. The show should appeal to audiences seeking a contemporary, accessible play, focused on the intimate and on human relationships.

Presented as part of the Mois Molière lineup in Versailles, this production starts from a simple premise but quickly opens onto bigger questions: how we present ourselves to others, what we try to hide, and what a single encounter can reveal when appearances no longer suffice.

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