A woman, grieving the recent loss of her loved one, is joined by a brass quintet—five musicians playing wind instruments—as she confronts the idea that life has an end. In a unique theatrical and musical performance, she seeks to escape the reality of death by finding moments of joy and laughter. As a widow, she performs a show that delays her loved one’s funeral, convincing herself that he is still alive and that life continues beyond death. The brass quintet, typically associated with celebrations and ceremonies, attempts to carry on the funeral’s traditional music, showing how a solemn funeral march could transform into a lively polka if played at a faster tempo. The performance, titled Fanfare, tout a une fin sauf la saucisse qui en a deux, explores the oxymoron of life and death through music and drama. The show blends classical music with folkloric melodies, creating a new theatrical experience where music is visually represented and theater is sonically expressed. Directed by Samuel Achache and musically directed by Florent Hubert, the production is based on a poem by Charlotte Delbo titled Prière aux vivants pour leur pardonner d'être vivants. The dramaturgical collaboration comes from Sarah Le Picard and Chloé Kobuta, while Jean-Baptiste Bellon handles set design and stage management. Pauline Kieffer is responsible for costume creation, and Kélig Le Bars for lighting. Maxime Landais contributes to the sound design. The set is crafted by Les ateliers de construction de la Comédie de Caen, and costumes are made by Atelier du TnS. Boris Pijetlovic oversees general stage and lighting management. The performance features Anne-Lise Heimburger, Samuel Achache (alto saxhorn), Hélène Escriva (euphonium and bass trumpet), Florent Hubert (clarinet and saxophone), Olivier Laisney (trumpet), Abel Rohrbach (tuba), and a local fanfare group contributing harmonies and traditional music styles such as bagads and bandas. The production is supported by several individuals, including Michel Deutsch, Franck Krawczyk, Anne-Joëlle Heimburger, Élie Wajeman, Joël Déon, Marianne Déon, and Bruno Nouvion. Estimated to last 1 hour and 15 minutes, Fanfare, tout a une fin sauf la saucisse qui en a deux will be performed at several venues across France. These include Comédie de Reims from 30 September to 8 October 2026, Théâtre de Brétigny, Salle Pablo Picasso on 14 October, Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord from 18 to 27 March 2027, Théâtre national de Strasbourg from 31 March to 10 April, and La Comédie - CDN de Colmar on 15 and 16 April.