The Dominique Case, Françoise Dolto’s text adapted by Nathalie Boutefeu, is making it to the stage at the Théâtre du Chariot, in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. Playing from September 3 to 20, 2026 according to the venue’s schedule, the production features Lucas Bottini, Nathalie Boutefeu and Bernadette Le Saché.
At the heart of the piece is a clinical case described by Françoise Dolto. Dominique is 14 when he is referred to a medico-pedagogical center for a psychological diagnosis. The adolescent, whom those around him deem deficient, is then deeply withdrawn and in acute distress.
The adaptation traces the exchanges between Dominique and Françoise Dolto across twelve sessions. Through this dialogue and the attentive listening to the adolescent, the family history in which her situation is embedded gradually comes into focus. On stage, the consultation becomes the starting point for an investigation into Dominique's words and what they reveal about her environment.
Nathalie Boutefeu handles the adaptation and directs this piece. She also appears in the cast alongside Lucas Bottini and Bernadette Le Saché, a former resident performer of the Comédie-Française. The production runs 1 hour and 15 minutes and is billed by Théâtre du Chariot for audiences aged 14 and up.
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 3, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Chariot Theatre
77 Rue de Montreuil
75011 Paris 11
Route planner
Recommended age
From 14 years old
Official website
www.theatreduchariot.fr
Booking
www.eventim-light.com







