Renversante: a family-friendly theatre at the Mathurins in Paris

Renversante invites audiences to the theater for ages 8 and up at the Théâtre des Mathurins, in Paris, running until 15 December 2026. Adapted from Florence Hinckel's novel, the play directed by Léna Bréban turns our upside-down society on its head to address the inequalities between women and men.

In the world of Léa and Tom, two fraternal twins, streets and schools are named after famous women. Men look after the children, and the feminine principle rules over the masculine. The characters question these rules, which those around them take as natural.

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This reversal gives concrete shape to the discussion about the roles allocated to each person. Twisted advertisements punctuate the performance, guiding this shift in perspective. After 35 minutes of the show, a 30-minute exchange lets the audience continue the conversation with the artists.

Léna Bréban teams up with Thomas Blanchard to adapt the piece. She shares the stage with Julie Roux, alongside Pierre Lefebvre, Antoine Prud’homme de la Boussinière, or Étienne Durot. Tuesday performances at 7 p.m. invite families to discover this offering. Under-30s tickets start at 12 euros in the strapontin seats.

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