A play titled Eden, written by Naomi Wallace and translated from English by Dominique Hollier, follows the lives of young friends in Kentucky in 1974 as they search for freedom, love, and a better future. The characters navigate their limited options by entering the homes of wealthy neighbors, exposing the tensions of class inequality and everyday racism in the region. The production, directed by Tommy Milliot, features a cast including Christian Franz, Lilea Le Borgne, Sarah Le Deunff, Colin Mercier, and Matteo Renouf. The set design is a collaborative effort by Tommy Milliot and Nicolas Marie, with artistic input from Matthieu Heydon. Lighting is handled by Nicolas Marie, and sound design is by Vanessa Court. Costumes are created by Benjamin Moreau, with hair and makeup by Cécile Krestchmar and Marion Bidaud. Vocal preparation is overseen by Aniella Zins, and Rachel Zekri is the intimacy coordinator. The production team includes stage and platform management by Mickaël Marchadier, along with sound crew Kevin Villena Garcia and lighting crew Elias Farkli. The play is produced by Nouveau Théâtre Besançon CDN, with co-productions from several French theaters, including Comédie - CDN de Reims, Théâtre National de Nice - CDN, tnba - Théâtre national Bordeaux Aquitaine, Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS, and Théâtre de l'Union - CDN du Limousin. Naomi Wallace’s work is managed in Francophone Europe by Marie-Cécile Renauld, MCR, in partnership with Knight Hall Agency Ltd. The play runs for 1 hour and 40 minutes and will be performed in multiple cities across France in 2026 and 2027. The author, Naomi Wallace, acknowledges Bill Ehrhart, a poet, writer, and veteran of the United States' war in Vietnam. The tour schedule includes performances from 8 to 15 October 2026 at Nouveau Théâtre Besançon CDN, from 13 to 24 January 2027 at Théâtre Gérard Philipe - CDN de Saint-Denis, on 28 January 2027 at Le Théâtre, Scène nationale de Mâcon, from 2 to 5 February 2027 at Théâtre national Bordeaux Aquitaine - CDN, from 11 to 13 May 2027 at Comédie - CDN de Reims, and from 20 to 21 May 2027 at Théâtre National de Nice - CDN Nice Côte-d'Azur. The play’s exploration of friendship, ambition, and social barriers is expected to resonate with audiences across France.