Pardon ? : Alexandre Manbon tells of his journey as a deaf actor

Alexandre Manbon, a deaf-born actor, talks about his desire to perform in Pardon ?, at the Théâtre La Flèche until December 9, 2026. This spoken one-man show is presented on Wednesdays at 9 p.m.

Through a chorus of characters drawn from his own life, the author-performer stages the misunderstandings and hurdles he encounters in his craft. Silence becomes part of the narrative, reshaping the audience’s listening habits.

The La Caravelle company is spearheading the project, with Robin Ormond serving as artistic collaborator. Aron Olah handles the lighting, Annaëlle Quillet designs the costumes, and Frédéric Ruiz handles the sound and music. The performance runs for an hour.

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Several performances will be subtitled for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. Among the upcoming dates, the theatre has announced this arrangement for October 28, November 4 and 25, and December 2, 2026. The other Wednesdays are not listed as subtitled.

The venue is located at 77, Rue de Charonne. Tickets are €25.99 for full price, €18.99 for reduced, and €15.99 under special conditions, with a €0.99 booking fee included.

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