Play transforms beauty routine into personal ritual
A play titled Déesses, je me maquille pour ne pas pleurer by Héloïse Desrivières reimagines a beauty routine as a symbolic journey of self-reclamation and rediscovery. The performance centers on Astrid, a young mother and nursing student, who shares her life in a raw and unfiltered way after the death of her partner.Themes of motherhood and personal transformation
The play explores the emotional and physical challenges of motherhood, blending poetic language with vivid imagery. It oscillates between the mundane and the surreal, using a unique dramaturgy that emphasizes costume and performance as central elements.Collaborative creation and artistic team
Héloïse Desrivières created the text, concept, and performance, while Florence Bertrand designed the costumes and Louise Blancardi composed the soundscape. The set design was by Alix Mercier, with contributions from several collaborators in lighting, direction, and stage management.Production and support details
The production was handled by Delta Bergamote, Desrivières' company, and Nouveau Théâtre Besançon. It received support from various cultural institutions and was presented at the MAC de Créteil on December 8 and 9, 2026. The performance lasts one hour and fifteen minutes.
