Theatrical production explores childhood themes

Méduse and Merveille is a theatrical production written by Lisa Guez and Alexandre Tran and staged by Lisa Guez. It explores themes of childhood, freedom, and the world's perception through the stories of two children growing up in their own tower.

Cast and collaborators of the production

The production features actors Hovnatan Avédikian, Valentine Bellone, Raphaël Bocobza, Arthur Guillot, and Nelly Latour Mailek. Collaborators on staging and dramaturgy include Clara Normand and Alexandre Tran, with lighting by Lila Meynard, scenography by Suzanne Barbaud, and music composition by Pauline Denize and Jonathan Morali, released under THIRD SIDE RECORDS / BELLAVISTA EDITIONS. Costumes are designed by Marie Vernhes.

Production partners and funding sources

The production is being staged by Comédie de Béthune - CDN Hauts-de-France and Compagnie 13/31, with co-productions from Les Tréteaux de France - CDN, Le Quai des rêves, Lamballe-Armor, Théâtre du Champ au Roy (Guingamp) - conventioned national scene for theatre, and Culture Commune - National Scene of the Pas-de-Calais mining basin. The production receives support from the city of Dinard and the SACD Theatre Fund. Compagnie 13/31 is conventioned by the Ministry of Culture - DRAC of Brittany, with support from the Brittany Region and the Department of Côtes d'Armor.

Tour schedule and audience details

Méduse and Merveille is intended for audiences aged eight and older, with an estimated duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The tour schedule includes performances from 10 to 14 November 2026 at Comédie de Béthune, Centre Dramatique National des Hauts de France; from 4 to 7 December 2026 at Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt - La Coupole, Paris; from 16 to 18 December 2026 at Festival TÀTÂ - Théâtre À Tout Âge; 12 February 2027 at Quai des Rêves, Lamballe-Armor; 14 and 15 February 2027 at Théâtre du Champ au Roy, Guingamp; 23 March 2027 at Le Grand Bleu, Lille; and 13 and 14 May at Théâtre d'Angoulême - National Scene.

Article first published online

The article "Méduse and Merveille" by Lisa Guez and Alexandre Tran first appeared on Sceneweb.