07 83 63 54 73 is a theatrical performance that explores the life of Cécile, a 20-year-old sex worker who goes by the name Douce on an escort website. The play focuses on a single afternoon in December when Douce decides to remove all boundaries, allowing clients to do whatever they want and accepting all their requests. The narrative unfolds through a dialogue between Douce and the messages she receives, revealing the clients’ fantasies, questions, and the reactions of those around her. The performance uses a mix of live acting, symbolic visuals, and digital elements to examine the paradoxes and consequences of an act that is claimed to be free, both for Douce and the people around her.
The production was created by Célia Jaillet, who wrote the text and designed the staging, with Mélodie Fourmeaux serving as dramaturge. The performance features Mélodie Fourmeaux, Fiona Julien, Paul Labourgade, and Margot Laverdant Gradit on stage. The set design was a collaborative effort by Adèle Hamelin, Célia Jaillet, and Mélodie Fourmeaux, with Gwenaëlle Borde Picquet assisting. Clément Morel handled the construction, while Célia Jaillet and Mélodie Fourmeaux generated AI images used in the production. Adèle Hamelin was responsible for the video design, and the lighting was created by Adèle Hamelin, Célia Jaillet, and Mélodie Fourmeaux. Benjamin Jeannot designed the costumes, and Octave Sevrin Duhamel worked on the sound design. Adèle Hamelin also served as the general stage manager, while Célia Jaillet managed the sound and video, and Quentin Salvant managed the lighting.
The performance was produced by Le Rire D’Ariane, with co-production support from Théâtre 13. The text of the play received recognition from Artcena and the JLAAT, two notable award-giving organizations in the theater world. 07 83 63 54 73 ran from 2 to 14 November 2026 at Théâtre 13 / Glacière, a well-known venue for contemporary performances in France. The production was distributed by Bureau des Paroles, a French organization that supports independent theater productions, with Frédéric Poty overseeing the distribution efforts.
This performance invites audiences to reflect on themes of freedom, consent, and the complexities of human relationships in a digital age. By blending traditional theater with modern technology, the creators aim to challenge perceptions and provoke thoughtful discussion about the nature of autonomy and the impact of online interactions on personal identity.
Theatrical Performance Explores Themes of Consent and Freedom Through the Lens of a Sex Worker's Experience
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