Trop beau pour y voir is a play that delves into the history of chlordécone, a toxic pesticide once widely used in the French Antilles until 1994. This work, blending documentary elements with absurdist theatre, weaves personal narratives with the larger historical narrative of the pesticide's impact. Chlordécone was banned in the United States in 1975 and classified as carcinogenic in 1979, yet it continued to be used in Guadeloupe to protect banana plantations from the 1970s to the 1990s. Its use left a lasting contamination of the soil and affected the health of local populations, creating a story of environmental and human harm that is difficult to reconcile with the idyllic image of the Caribbean island. The play, written by Guadeloupean author and director Béatrice Bienville and directed by Franco-Algerian artist Yassim Aït Abdelmalek, presents a complex and layered narrative. It features a predominantly Caribbean cast and blends historical and fictional characters, using humor and gravity to explore the broader themes of colonial exploitation and environmental degradation. The production is described as a baroque and Creole fresco, reflecting the rich cultural and historical context of the region. Trop beau pour y voir is supported by a range of collaborators, including lighting designer Mattéo Vigueras, sound designer Nathan Minière, and costume designer Magdaléna Calloc’h. The production is brought to life by Collective Dévorante and features coproduction support from Théâtre 13, Artcena - Creation Assistance, and the Beaumarchais-SACD Grant. It has received support and residency from several notable institutions, including the Nouveau Théâtre de l'Atalante and the Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry. The play also benefits from the artistic participation of the Jeune Théâtre National and the insertion program of the École du Nord, funded by the Ministry of Culture and the Hauts de France Region. The text of the play was published by Théâtrales Editions and received a grant from the CNL, along with a workshop at Théâtre Ouvert and a residency at the Chartreuse - CNES. It was awarded the Jury Prize at the Festival des Prix du Théâtre 13. Trop beau pour y voir will be staged at Thélème, Tours from 3 to 5 November 2026, offering audiences a powerful and thought-provoking experience that connects local history with global issues of environmental and colonial legacy.