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What is the place of madness?
Theatre often serves as a mirror for our own fractured identities, especially when dealing with mental health. Join this fascinating conversation that digs into why the stage provides such a powerful platform for these complex themes. It is a perfect opportunity to broaden your perspective through sharp, thought-provoking dialogue.
Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt (Paris 4th)
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The Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt hosts a thought-provoking discussion titled Quelle place pour la folie? on Tuesday, December 15, 2026. Moderated by Marc Dondey, the event examines why theater serves as a mirror for human identity and madness, especially in light of the decline of psychiatric institutions. This free event welcomes all attendees and is held in the 4th arrondissement. To ensure inclusivity, the venue is wheelchair accessible and features specific adaptations for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, and visually impaired guests, making this intellectual debate accessible to everyone interested in these essential sociological questions.
Mad men and women are the absolute OTHER. The dereliction of the psychiatric institution violently manifests our refusal to see them. But what about theater? Why does it reserve such a place for madness, this broken mirror of our identities?
Meeting moderated by Marc Dondey
Our take on this event
Join the conversation at the Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt on December 15, 2026, for a session dedicated to the place of madness in contemporary society. Running from 18:00 to 19:45, the discussion explores the intersection of psychiatric care and theatrical performance. The event, moderated by Marc Dondey, invites the audience to reflect on how theater reflects our fractured identities and confronts the ways society often chooses to ignore those labeled as mad.
Attendance is free for all members of the public. The venue is fully equipped to welcome visitors with disabilities, providing wheelchair access throughout the space. Furthermore, the event is tailored for accessibility, offering specific support for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals as well as those who are blind or visually impaired, ensuring that all participants can engage fully with the evening's themes.
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