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Ix: variations - Marcos Caramés-Blanco and Sacha Starck
Step into the shifting world of Ix, where a brilliant mix of drag, performance art, and raw storytelling unfolds across seventeen electrifying fragments. This production daringly dissects the complexities of identity, proving that growing up outside the lines is an act of sheer creative power. Expect a high-energy, defiant, and deeply moving experience that lingers long after the final bow.
Théâtre de la Bastille (Paris 11th)
About
The Théâtre de la Bastille presents Ix: variations, a unique performance by Marcos Caramés-Blanco and Sacha Starck. Through 17 distinct fragments, the show traces the life of a character named Ix, exploring the social, family, and historical pressures faced by a queer individual. Combining comedy, drag artistry, and theatrical shifts, the piece moves away from conventional identity narratives to seek a sense of utopian freedom. Performances run from Tuesday, November 3, to Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 19:00 each evening. This production is intended for audiences aged 12 and over.
In a small village in the South of France, a child named Ix is born, with an uncertain and shifting identity. Like a pop music album, this performance in 17 fragments with radically different writing styles traces the life of this character. From birth to adulthood, it explores the various layers of violence—social, familial, historical—that mark the existence of a queer child and ultimately shape them.
Through fiction, but also through subversion, comedy, spectacle, the monstrous, and the art of drag, Marcos Caramés-Blanco and Sacha Starck compose a fragmentary, sparkling ensemble in search of a utopian momentum, freeing themselves from the schematic representations imposed on those who do not fit into social norms.
Our take on this event
From November 3 to November 7, 2026, the Théâtre de la Bastille hosts Ix: variations, an experimental performance created by Marcos Caramés-Blanco and Sacha Starck. The narrative follows the story of Ix, born in a small village in southwestern France, whose identity remains fluid and complex throughout their life.
The show is structured like a pop music album, consisting of 17 short segments that employ radically different writing styles. By incorporating elements of comedy, drag, and intense storytelling, the creators examine the layers of violence that shape the existence of a queer child while challenging societal norms.
The performance is open to viewers 12 years of age and older. Shows take place daily from Tuesday through Saturday, running from 19:00 until 20:10. This is a ticketed event, and booking in advance is recommended to ensure your attendance at this multifaceted exploration of identity and self-liberation.
