New play premieres in France
Macha Makeïeff's new theatrical production, Zone d'Attente, is set to premiere across multiple venues in France, running from 14 to 30 January 2027 at the National Popular Theatre of Villeurbanne, with additional performances scheduled through May and June 2027 at various locations including Toulon, Besançon, Monaco, Nice, Angers, Lorient, and others.Themes of disorientation and absurdity
The production, which follows Makeïeff's previous works Tartuffe Théorème and Dom Juan, explores themes of disorientation and the absurd through a blend of slapstick comedy and tragicomedy. The play features a cast including Xaverine Lefebvre, Anthony Moudir, Hervé Lassïnce, Pascal Ternisien, Lucas Hérault, Clément Deboeur, Charlotte Le Roux, and Alice Ouary, with staging assistance from Lucile Lacaze and lighting design by Jean Bellorini.Support and collaboration
Additional contributors include sound designer Sébastien Trouvé, movement director Guillaume Siard, and set and costume design by Makeïeff herself. The production is supported by the MadeMoiselle Company, with co-productions from the National Popular Theatre, Besançon Theatre, GRRRANIT Theatre, Châteauvallon-Liberté, Nice National Theatre, Princesse Grace Theatre in Monaco, and Escher Theater.Funding and administration
It receives support from Spedidam and the Ministry of Culture (DRAC Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), with production administration handled by Pauline Ranchin.
