Science fiction play explores identity and sisterhood

Liah and Me, a science fiction theater production by Pauline Sales, explores themes of identity, humanity, and sisterhood. The story follows Frankie, a human girl, and her younger sister Liah, who was secretly created from old artificial intelligences.

Narrative questions humanity through a sibling relationship

The production questions what it means to be human, particularly when one sibling is a robot and the other is fully human. The narrative delves into the complexities of their relationship, including rivalry, jealousy, and tenderness, set against a backdrop of an authoritarian regime and an ultra-surveilled city.

Sensory elements contrast technology and nostalgia

The play uses a sensory setting involving water and contrasts old children's games with omnipresent technology. This juxtaposition highlights the tension between the past and the present, the organic and the artificial.

Cast and creative team include notable names

The play features Clothilde Caïe, Olivia Chatain, and Sann Vargoz Bourel. It is directed by Pauline Sales with assistance from Aurélie Mouilhade. The set design is by Damien Caille-Perret, with lighting by Pascal Laajili, sound creation by Fred Bühl, video by Jamil Mehdaoui, costumes by Nathalie Matriciani, and makeup and hair by Cécile Kretschmar.

Production details and support

The production is by À l’envi, with coproduction from La Criée – Théâtre National de Marseille, Théâtre Nouvelle Génération – CDN de Lyon, and Théâtre du Champ au Roy – Scène conventionnée d’intérêt national art et création – Guingamp. It receives support from La Maison des Métallos. The company À l’envi is conventioned by the DRAC Ile de France and the Departmental Council of Val de Marne, with artistic participation from Studio l’Esca.

Touring schedule and audience details

Liah and Me has a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes and is recommended for audiences aged 10 and older. The play is scheduled to run from January 15 and 16, 2027, at TNG - Vaise, Lyon; January 21 and 22, 2027, at Théâtre de la Madeleine, Troyes; February 1 to 4, 2027, at Les Quinconces & l'Espal, national scene of the Mans; March 9 and 10, 2027, at Centre Culturel Jean Houdremont, La Courneuvre; March 12, 2027, at Théâtre cinéma André Malraux, Chevilly-Larue; March 25, 2027, at Théâtre du Champs au Roy, Guingamp; and April 2, 2027, at Le Préau, Vire.