Photo : S. Denis
Henriette or the Factory of Madwomen • Cie Les Atlantes
Puppets and shadows collide in this raw, intimate storytelling experience that breathes life into a long-hidden family memory. Guided by the flickering glow of flashlights, you will witness a deeply human portrait of resilience and memory unfold in the quiet corners of the stage.
Le Grand Parquet (Paris 18th)
About
Henriette ou la fabrique des folles, performed by Cie Les Atlantes, comes to Le Grand Parquet in the 18th arrondissement on May 27 and 28, 2027. Cyrille Atlan brings her ancestor's life to the stage, narrating a harrowing journey of forty-six years spent in psychiatric confinement. The performance utilizes a unique set built from dolls and fabric, illuminated solely by flashlights, to create a somber, intimate atmosphere. Shows run from 20:00 to 21:00 each evening. Please note that this is a paid event.
Cyrille Atlan tells the story of her ancestor and embodies her. Forty-six years of internment in an asylum unfold in a theater of dolls and rags illuminated in half-tones by flashlights.
Our take on this event
Cie Les Atlantes brings the production Henriette ou la fabrique des folles to Le Grand Parquet, located in the Jardins d'Eole, 18th arrondissement, for two performances on May 27 and 28, 2027. The play explores the life of Cyrille Atlan's ancestor, who endured forty-six years of institutionalization, with Atlan herself taking on the role to share this deeply personal narrative.
The show is distinguished by its unconventional staging, featuring a miniature world of dolls and cloth. The lighting design relies entirely on flashlights to cast a dim, soft glow that mirrors the emotional weight of the story. The performance is scheduled from 20:00 to 21:00.
Tickets are required to attend this event. Guests should prepare for an immersive experience that relies on careful, intimate storytelling to convey a long history of confinement within a delicate and evocative theatrical space.
