The Maids by Jean Genet at Théâtre Pixel, directed by Marina Delavau

Les Bonnes de Jean Genet is playing at the Théâtre Pixel, in Paris’s 18th arrondissement, from October 2 to November 20, 2026. The Collectif 42 presents its second production in a staging by Marina Delavau, with Thomas Briquet, Marie Hamamdjian, and Alix Petitgenet.

The play brings together Claire, Solange and Madame. Each morning, the two maids replay the murder of their mistress. Their ritual reveals a relationship defined by hatred and fascination, where the lines between the roles blur as the game unfolds.

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For this production, Collectif 42 places emphasis on the characters' social identities and the dynamics of domination. The costumes are designed by Manon Aubry de Maraumont-Arie, and the lighting is by Nino Treillard.

The Maids runs on Fridays at 9:15 p.m., at 18 Rue Championnet in Paris. The Pixel Theatre lists a running time of 80 minutes. The full price is 18 euros, with a reduced rate of 13 euros for under-26s, jobseekers, intermittent workers, and residents. Reservations are available on the page officielle du spectacle.

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