A family gathers without their matriarch, celebrating her absence with song and laughter. Certains pleurent leurs morts, nous on les chante explores grief through a theatrical lens.
Mémé's absence at the monthly gathering
Mémé, the leader of a family, is missing from her usual monthly meeting at a karaoke restaurant. This event, which she has always attended, is now without her, leaving her family to face the moment without her guidance.The family's response to loss
The family chooses to celebrate Mémé's absence rather than mourn her. They opt for laughter and song, finding it easier to cope with their grief through the familiar ritual of singing and eating together.The theatrical production's theme
The play Certains pleurent leurs morts, nous on les chante by Léa Millet explores the theme of dealing with loss through celebration and song, reflecting on how families cope with absence and grief.Cast and creative team of the production
The production features a cast including Pierre-Antoine Billon, Guillaume Compiano, Béatrice De Staël, Antoine Millet, David Sighicelli, and Léa Millet. It benefits from the artistic collaboration of Pierre-Antoine Billon, with dramaturgy by Marion Boudier and various other contributors.Support and accolades for the production
The play is produced by Compagnie Oran-Fantômes and has received support from multiple cultural institutions. It has won the SACD Beaumarchais Prize 2026 and has a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes.Performance dates and venue
The performance is running at Theatre Paris Villette from 19 November to 5 December 2026, with shows scheduled on specific days and times throughout the run.
