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Ellen Babic • Constance Dollé, Marius Von Mayenburg

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Nov 2Free

Ellen Babic • Constance Dollé, Marius Von Mayenburg

Ellen Babic is the student of Astrid, her teacher who is suspected of having acted inappropriately during a school trip.

Le Grand Parquet (Paris 18th)

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This suspicion is echoed by the high school principal, whose benevolence is questionable, during a discussion after class. The play is this discussion, which unfolds without any ellipsis in Astrid's apartment, where the stakes gradually emerge. For Klara, Astrid's lover who lives with her in secret, was also her student...

Crash test: presentation of a work-in-progress stage after a residency

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Step inside an intimate space where a simple conversation quickly shifts into a high-stakes psychological game. Witness a raw, in-progress rehearsal that peels back the layers of a forbidden relationship with piercing intensity. Perfect for those who crave the thrill of discovering a masterpiece before the rest of the world.

Le Grand Parquet hosts a work-in-progress presentation of the play by Marius von Mayenburg, featuring Ellen Babic and Constance Dollé, on Monday, November 2, 2026. This crash test offers a unique look at the creative process behind a story exploring a secret relationship between a teacher and her former student. The event is free of charge and open to anyone aged 12 and over. It is an excellent opportunity for theatre enthusiasts to discover a work currently in development within the 18th arrondissement of Paris.

On Monday, November 2, 2026, head to Le Grand Parquet at Jardins d'Eole to attend an exclusive work-in-progress session for the new play by Marius von Mayenburg. Performed by Ellen Babic and Constance Dollé, the piece examines human complexity through an intense dialogue set within Astrid's apartment, where hidden truths come to light.

The narrative focuses on the revelations surrounding the bond between Astrid and Klara, her lover and former student, while addressing the suspicions voiced by the school principal. Presented as a post-residency crash test, this performance invites the audience to witness the raw creative process of the actors and the director, unfolding in real time without any omissions.

The event takes place from 19:00 to 20:00. Admission is free for everyone aged 12 and older, providing a rare chance to engage with contemporary drama in the heart of the 18th arrondissement.

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