Theater play examines justice and violence
A theatrical performance titled À la Barre, peine perdue ? explores the challenges of the judicial system and the lack of attention given to sexist and sexual violence. The play uses real-life cases to depict interactions among judges, defendants, victims, and lawyers, showing how the justice system struggles with limited resources and operational difficulties.Play highlights historical oppression
The performance connects sexual aggression and rape to broader systems of oppression, such as slavery, colonialism, war, and genocide. It references Catharine McKinnon, who noted how such aggressions contribute to male dominance, including over other men and children, reinforcing systemic power imbalances.Legal experts involved in the production
The play, directed and performed by Marion Casabianca, Anne Cosmao, Rémi Dessenoix, Valérie Diome, and Adrien Vada, includes insights from Maître Isabelle Delacour, a reference lawyer for the city of Rouen on women's rights, and Maître Yaël Godefroy, a criminal lawyer based in Rouen. It is produced by CDN de Normandie-Rouen.Performance dates and locations
The play premiered on 22 and 23 October 2026 at the CDN de Normandie-Rouen and the Judicial Court of Rouen. Additional performances were scheduled for 12 November 2026 at the Theater Jean Vilar and the Judicial Court of Saint-Quentin, and later in 2026 and 2027 at various venues in Normandy.Article details the play's debut
The article À la Barre, peine perdue ? by Ronan Chéneau first appeared on Sceneweb, providing an overview of the play's themes, production, and significance in addressing issues of justice and violence.
