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Dora and Franz, saving the day • Caroline Arrouas

Photo : Jean-Louis Fernandez

Dec 9–10

Dora and Franz, saving the day • Caroline Arrouas

Summer 1923. Franz Kafka and Dora Diamant fall in love on the shores of the Baltic Sea.

Le Grand Parquet (Paris 18th)

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Afflicted with tuberculosis, Kafka follows his beloved to Berlin instead of seeking treatment. Before dying, he asks Dora to marry him, but her father refuses. The show invites the audience to this wedding that never took place, a celebration where guests joyfully mingle with ghosts to create, together, the memory of this ceremony to the sound of klezmer music.

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Step into a dreamlike wedding where Kafka finally finds his happy ending through music and memory. This immersive performance invites you to join a ghostly yet joyful celebration accompanied by haunting klezmer melodies. It is the perfect plan if you are looking for an intimate show that blurs the line between theater and life.

Le Grand Parquet presents Dora et Franz, sauver le jour, a production by Caroline Arrouas that reimagines the final chapters of Franz Kafka's life. Focusing on his relationship with Dora Diamant, the play envisions a festive wedding ceremony that was never permitted to take place. Accompanied by traditional klezmer music, the audience participates in crafting a collective memory of this union, turning a historical tragedy into a communal celebration. The performance lasts one hour and takes place on December 9 and 10, 2026. This ticketed event is held in the 18th arrondissement and requires prior booking.

Hosted at Le Grand Parquet in the Jardins d'Éole, Dora et Franz, sauver le jour explores the poignant love story between Franz Kafka and Dora Diamant. Defying his illness to be with her in Berlin, Kafka faced his father's refusal to bless their marriage. Caroline Arrouas transforms this historical frustration into an imaginative wedding celebration, inviting the audience to join a festive gathering where the living and the ghosts of the past mingle.

The performance serves as a creative act of remembrance, using the vibrant sounds of klezmer music to guide the attendees through a ceremony that never occurred. By inviting the public to actively participate in this experience, the play offers a unique perspective on love, loss, and the power of collective storytelling.

Shows are scheduled for Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00. Located at 35 rue d'Aubervilliers in the 18th arrondissement, this is a paid event. Please ensure you make a reservation to secure your place for this immersive theatrical encounter.

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