Play explores Tunisian lives and challenges
A play titled Flagranti explores the lives of six young Tunisians whose personal relationships are disrupted, friendships tested, and citizenship challenged, according to a report. The production blends elements of fiction and documentary theater, drawing inspiration from the realities of the LGBTQIA+ community in Tunisia. It portrays a turning point in a society marked by regressive laws and normalized injustice, with scenes set in police stations, hospitals, and intense interrogations.Creative team and collaborators
The play is directed and dramaturged by Essia Jaïbi, with performances by Fatma Ben Saidane, Hamadi Bejaoui, Oussama Chikhaoui, Eya Bellagha, Mohamed Ouerghi, and Aymen Zouaou. Assistant directors include Salma Kossemtini, Shiraz Mahdhi, Ameni Saoud, and Oumaima MH. The text was collectively written, with light design by Bastien Lagier, video creation and animation by Rima Khraief, and video editing by Rahma Bouzazi.Production design and support
Sound design is handled by Deena Abdelwahed and Karim Hatira, with voice over by Essia Jaïbi and Haythem El Mekki. Set design and decor are by Essia Jaïbi and Aya Rebai, while costumes are designed by Omar Njeh and Ghassen Douissa. Makeup is by Ghassen Douissa, and supertitles are provided by Lina Babba. Illustration and graphic design are by Boshra Jallali, and photography by Bashir Tayachi. Notes are by Haithem Haouel.Translation and production logistics
Translation is provided by Aymen Gharbi, Riadh Mbarki, Hanen Zrigh, and Fayrouz Sendessni. The making-of documentary is by Othello Jelifi, with logistics managed by Khalil Jegham. The production director is Karam Aouini, and the producers are Soly and Nour El Hayet Ben Abdallah. The production is by Mawjoudin We Exist, with co-production by L'Art Rue.Partners and performance details
Partners include the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Paris and Tunis, Hirschfeld-Eddy-Stiftung, LGBT+ Danmark, Kamel Lazaar Foundation, Queer Maghreb coalition, and ÉGIDES - Alliance internationale francophone. The photo credit is given to Pol Guillard. The play has a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes and is scheduled to run at Theatre 14 in Paris from 18 to 24 November 2026.
