Photo : Jean-Louis Fernandez
24 Place Beaumarchais
Forget the usual stage tropes and get ready for a raw, pulsating performance that fuses rap, classic theater, and deep-rooted personal stories. It is a powerful exploration of identity where the stage becomes a shared ground for memories and reality to collide. A must-see show for anyone craving authentic storytelling that pushes past stereotypes.
Théâtre de la Concorde (Paris 8th)
About
The Théâtre de la Concorde presents 24 Place Beaumarchais, a production written by Adèle Gascuel and performed by Brahim Koutari. This work blends stand-up, rap, and classical theater to explore life stories far beyond traditional stereotypes. It offers a powerful reflection on social identity and the personal journey of finding one's place within society. The show runs from October 30 to November 7, 2026, with performances taking place from Tuesday to Saturday. Targeted at audiences aged 13 and older, this theatrical experience is available for a price range of 8€ to 15€.
Written by author Adèle Gascuel based on his own story, the text captures a vivid, direct, and deeply embodied voice. It weaves together the language of the neighborhood, stand-up, rap, Moroccan Arabic, the language of prayer, as well as Molière and Shakespeare. This plurality of languages and registers creates theater that remains close to life, far removed from clichés about the suburbs or predictable tales of exemplary success.
On stage, Brahim Koutari creates everything in full view. Locations shift, memories arise, and stories are reenacted. What emerges is not just the tale of a man who "found his place" in theater, but that of a deeper gesture: bringing a world, a memory, an identity, and a reality often left out of frame along with him. As director Catherine Hargreaves writes, the show is not a mere testimony; it was born from an encounter—that of a trio—a way of reminding us that theater can also become a common ground.
Blending life story, direct address to the audience, and powerful embodiment, 24 Place Beaumarchais is a show of transmission that is both vital and unifying. It delivers a voice that speaks of the violence of societal labeling, but also of the possibility of moving the lines and reclaiming one's place, to invite others to enter the theater in turn.
Cast and Crew
Text Adèle Gascuel, with the complicity of Brahim Koutari
Directed by Catherine Hargreaves, in collaboration with Adèle Gascuel
With Brahim Koutari
Set Design Benjamin Lebreton
Lighting Stéphanie Daniel
Sound Patrick Jammes
Costumes Suzanne Devaux
Assistant Director Angélique Heller
Production MC2: Maison de la Culture de Grenoble – Scène nationale, Cie les 7 sœurs
With the support of the City of Échirolles, the Théâtre National Populaire de Villeurbanne, and Théâtre Ouvert – Centre national des dramaturgies contemporaines.
Our take on this event
Running from October 30 to November 7, 2026, 24 Place Beaumarchais takes the stage at the Théâtre de la Concorde in the 8th arrondissement. Shows are scheduled from Tuesday to Saturday, running from 19:00 to 20:45. Tickets are priced between 8€ and 15€, and the production is suitable for viewers aged 13 and up.
Through a text by Adèle Gascuel, Brahim Koutari embodies a narrative that incorporates various linguistic registers and styles, from Molière to contemporary rap. The performance is characterized by the actor building the stage world in real-time, effectively blurring the lines between memory and reality. Directed by Catherine Hargreaves, the piece aims to turn the theater into a shared space for marginalized stories.
The creative team includes Benjamin Lebreton for scenography, Stéphanie Daniel for lighting, Patrick Jammes for sound, and Suzanne Devaux for costumes. The project is produced by MC2: Maison de la Culture de Grenoble and Cie les 7 sœurs, with support from the City of Échirolles, the Théâtre National Populaire de Villeurbanne, and Théâtre Ouvert.
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