Photo : Philippe Laurençon
La vie de ma mère, a circus show where anything can happen at the Théâtre Silvia Monfort
Prepare to have your perception of circus arts completely upended by a performance that trades high-tech thrills for pure, unadulterated imagination. This ragtag team crafts entire worlds out of simple wooden planks and daring acrobatics, creating a space where the mundane meets the magical. It is the perfect tonic for anyone looking to be genuinely surprised by what people can pull off with just a bit of nerve and ingenuity.
Théâtre Silvia Monfort (Paris 15th)
About
The Théâtre Silvia Monfort presents La vie de ma mère, a circus performance by Olivier Debelhoir running from January 8 to January 16, 2027. Combining tightrope walking, acrobatics, and eccentric props, the show explores themes of balance and physical challenge through a unique artisanal approach. Along with performers Delphine Lanson and Michaël Philis, Debelhoir crafts an unpredictable world featuring everything from knights in armor to gravity-defying levitation. Suitable for audiences aged 8 and up, this performance is a must-see in the 15th arrondissement. Ticket prices range from 5€ to 28€, ensuring an accessible and captivating artistic experience for all.
"I will attempt, before your amazed eyes, with three pieces of wood, to craft a precipice, a ridge, a lifeline, the fear of falling, the summit not so far but not quite won either". Olivier Debelhoir is fearless. Initially a tightrope walker and street juggler, he trained as a carrier on an acrobatic bicycle, explored martial arts, and then became a tightrope walker on all kinds of surfaces. Today, he tracks vertigo wherever he goes, constantly seeking to push the limits.
With La vie de ma mère, supported by his sidekicks, he offers us a great moment of escape, capable of building worlds with bits of string. On the program: apparitions, accordion, a knight in armor and even… levitation 47 cm above the ground!
Cast and Crew
Artistic direction, writing, performance Olivier Debelhoir
Co-writing, dramaturgy, staging Ophélie Ségala
Stage writing, performance Delphine Lanson
Technical direction, lighting design, stage writing, performance Michaël Philis
Rigging, lighting design, sound and lighting management Benoît Chauvel
Costume design consultant Natacha Costechareire
Structural engineering Laurent Gauthier
Structural construction Armand Barbet (Atelier Métacarpe) and Scenetec
Armor beating Gaël Marais
Production Nicolas Ligeon, Samina Börner, Pauline Favaloro, Fleur Lefèvre
Distribution Julien Couzy
Our take on this event
Olivier Debelhoir, a multi-talented circus artist with a background in street performance, tightrope walking, and martial arts, brings his latest creation to the Théâtre Silvia Monfort. La vie de ma mère is a daring exploration of vertigo and human limits, where simple materials are used to construct complex emotional landscapes. Joined by performers Delphine Lanson and Michaël Philis, Debelhoir delivers a show filled with oddities, including accordion music, armored knights, and a levitation stunt performed at a height of 47 cm above the ground.
Co-written and directed with Ophélie Ségala, the performance emphasizes creativity and physical prowess. The event takes place between January 8 and January 16, 2027. Showtimes are scheduled from 19:30 to 20:45 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and from 18:00 to 19:15 on Saturdays. Tickets are available from 5€ to 28€. This show is open to children from 8 years old and offers an intimate look at the art of circus where anything can happen.
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