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The Weight of Water

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Oct 15 – Nov 7

The Weight of Water

Step into the hushed, chlorine-scented atmosphere where two strangers trade their burdens in a surprising display of raw honesty. This compelling theatrical production masterfully deconstructs masculine vulnerability and the complex search for genuine human connection.

À LA FOLIE THEATRE (Paris 11th)

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About

Experience Le poids de l'eau, a compelling theatrical production hosted at La Folie Théâtre in Paris's 11th arrondissement. This play delves into the raw complexities of human connection, isolation, and emotional vulnerability through the lens of an unexpected encounter. Scheduled from October 3 to November 7, 2026, the performance is suitable for audiences aged 16 and older. The venue provides full wheelchair access, ensuring a comfortable experience for all. Whether you are drawn to intimate storytelling or powerful dramatic narratives, this production offers a deeply reflective look at modern relationships, brought to life on stage during three evenings every week.

An inexplicable impulse causes defenses to crumble and gives way to raw confidences, fragments of lives marked by pain and solitude. Between the smell of chlorine and the steam of water, an unlikely, almost urgent friendship is born. When an improbable encounter becomes an irreversible whirlwind.

Press:

Théâtral magazine: "Alexandre Testagrossa shows in a moving way the sum of small courageous acts."

20h30 Lever de rideau: "The text dares to speak of male vulnerability, emotional loneliness and fear of romantic connection." "Powerful, moving and devilishly well-acted!"

Un fauteuil pour l’orchestre: "Sensitive."

Artiphil: "An intelligent narrative."

Our take on this event

Performances of Le poids de l'eau take place at La Folie Théâtre from October 3, 2026, through November 7, 2026. You can attend the show every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Each session begins at 21:30 and concludes at 22:45.

The narrative focuses on the intersection of two lives burdened by solitude, exploring themes of emotional fragility and the courage required to form new bonds. Critics have praised the play for its moving portrayal of male vulnerability and the intelligence of its dialogue. The theatre is wheelchair accessible, and the content is recommended for spectators aged 16 and above.

Tickets are priced at 26€ for the standard fare. A reduced rate of 20€ applies to job seekers, residents of the 11th arrondissement, and groups of 6 or more. Students and individuals under the age of 26 are eligible for a special 10€ ticket.

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