Photo : Elie Gappe
Same Old Songs
Forget standard choreography; this show explodes on stage to deconstruct the very nature of conflict. Through an hypnotic, high-energy performance, three dancers channel psychedelic vibes to turn traditional power structures upside down. Immerse yourself in this rhythmic rebellion that vibrates with both chaos and hope.
Théâtre Public de Montreuil
About
The Théâtre Public de Montreuil presents Same Old Songs, a dance piece by Maud Blandel inspired by Virginia Woolf's essay Three Guineas. Through a high-energy performance featuring three dancers, the work challenges the traditional structures of conflict by embracing psychedelic imagery and percussive movement. This production, suitable for ages 12 and up, is fully wheelchair accessible. Running from November 20 to November 25, 2026, the performance takes place at 20:00 on weekdays, with a special 18:00 start time on Saturday. Tickets range from 9 to 27 euros, offering an experimental look at sound, rhythm, and the possibility of a different future.
In 1938, Virginia Woolf wrote Three Guineas, an epistolary novel in which she demonstrates how war is, structurally, a masculine affair. Today, as international conflicts rage, Maud Blandel uses this text as a starting point to compose a collective hallucination with three dancers, drawing on psychedelic imagery to overturn established structures.
Following in the footsteps of L’Œil nu, presented at the TPM in 2024, Maud Blandel continues her research into sound dramaturgy, the relationships between sound and movement, and intense bodies, sometimes seized by rhythm, sometimes stunned. In a percussive, ultra-energetic, and disorganized flow, where any attempt at marching in step is deliberately sabotaged, Same Old Songs offers a heterotopia that rejects any war project, thereby giving shape to another future.
Our take on this event
Maud Blandel continues her exploration of sound dramaturgy and body movement in her latest work, Same Old Songs. Following her 2024 presentation of L'Œil nu, she returns to the stage with a piece that deconstructs the link between rhythmic intensity and military logic. By drawing on Virginia Woolf’s critique of patriarchal conflict, three dancers create a chaotic, energetic flow designed to subvert ordered movement and envision a new societal path.
The show is designed for audiences aged 12 and older, and the venue provides full wheelchair access. Visitors can attend performances between November 20 and November 25, 2026. Shows on weekdays are scheduled for 20:00, while the Saturday performance runs from 18:00 to 19:00. Tickets are priced between 9 and 27 euros.
