A theatrical production by Julia Vidit explores poverty and social injustice through a haunting maze of paper and symbolic art, performed by four clowns seeking to dispel hardship through their art.
Theatrical production explores poverty and social issues
Au secours la réalité, a theatrical production by Julia Vidit, examines themes of poverty and social injustice through a series of scenes set on a platform made of planks. The platform is decorated with colorful posters and symbols created by painter Benoit Bonnemaison-Fitte, adding visual depth to the performance.Performance features beggars and symbolic elements
The production features a group of beggars seeking to be noticed, guiding the audience through a maze of paper. This includes scenes behind many doors, on a bench, and on the edge of a dirty sidewalk, where characters are depicted as fighting for survival. The performance includes rituals and the summoning of ghosts, performed by four clowns aiming to dispel poverty through their art.Musical and poetic elements enhance the performance
The musical compositions are by Louis Warynski, known by the alias Chapelier Fou. The production includes speech that is both sharp and poetic, allowing for moments of play and reflection. The collaboration between Julia Vidit and author Marilyn Mattei aims to shift perspectives on social injustice.Cast and creative team details
The cast includes Kamel Abdelli, Chad Colson, Christine Guênon, and Maëlle Garcia Kenoui. The set design is by Cerise Guyon, with painting by Benoit Bonnemaison-Fitte. Other contributors include sound designer Tom Beauseigneur, lighting designer Nathalie Perrier, and costume designer Gwendoline Bouget. Peggy Dias provides artistic advice on the clown figure, with stage management handled by several individuals.Production details and venues
The production is by Théâtre de la Manufacture – CDN Nancy-Lorraine, with coproduction by NEST – CDN transfrontalier de Thionville-Grand Est and TDG-Théâtre de Grasse. It received support from Théâtre Public de Montreuil – centre dramatique national and the professional integration program of the ENSATT. The performance lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and is suitable for audiences aged 15 and older.Performance dates and locations
The production was performed from 9 to 12 December 2026 and 15 and 16 December 2026 at the Theatre de la Manufacture, CDN, Nancy. Additional performances took place on 2 and 3 February 2027 at NEST – CDN transfrontalier de Thionville-Grand Est and on 11 February 2027 at Transversales, Scène conventionnée d’intérêt national – Verdun.
