The play Madame de Sade, adapted from Yukio Mishima’s writings by Nobutaka Miura and André Pieyre de Mandiargues, is currently being performed by Stanislas Nordey’s Compagnie Nordey in several cities across France. The production centers on Renée de Sade, the wife of the infamous French nobleman, the Marquis de Sade, and explores her complex personality through the lens of her relationships with other women in her life. Mélanie Thierry stars in the title role, portraying Renée as she navigates conflicts with her mother, Madame de Montreuil, her sister Anne, Madame de Simiane, Madame de Saint-Fond, and Charlotte, a servant. The play presents a dramatized and fictionalized version of these historical figures, focusing on their interactions and tensions. The production will run in multiple locations over the next few months. Performances will take place from 9 to 16 October 2026 at Bonlieu Scène nationale Annecy, followed by a run from 6 to 22 November 2026 at Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord in Paris. Additional shows will be held on 26 and 27 November 2026 at Centre Culturel Jacques Duhamel in Vitré, and on 8 and 9 December 2026 at Théâtre de Lorient. The play will then move to Le Foirail in Pau from 12 to 13 January 2027, and conclude its tour with performances from 21 to 23 January 2027 at Théâtre du jeu de Paume in Aix-en-Provence. The production includes creative contributions from various artists. Claire Ingrid Cottanceau is involved in the artistic collaboration, while Emmanuel Clolus designed the set, Stéphanie Daniel handled the lighting, Olivier Mellano composed the music, and Anaïs Romand designed the costumes. The cast features actors such as Anne Brochet, Sophie Mihran, Julie Pouillon, Lamya Regragui, Mélanie Thierry, and Claire Toubin, each bringing their own interpretation to the characters. The play lasts approximately two hours and 20 minutes, offering audiences a detailed and dramatic exploration of the lives and relationships of women in the Sade family. It provides a unique perspective on historical figures, blending fact with artistic interpretation to create a compelling theatrical experience.