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Nov 12–14Free (conditions)

Raise your right hand

Inside the hushed corridors of a courthouse, a fragile dialogue unfolds between two women shaped by shared trauma. Featuring two incredible performances, this play explores the complexities of breaking free from the past and finding the courage to speak up. A profoundly moving look at the power of resilience.

Théâtre de la Concorde (Paris 8th)

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The Théâtre de la Concorde hosts Lever la main droite from November 12 to 14, 2026. This moving play, written by Cécile Becamel and performed by Irène Jacob and Maud Wyler, depicts the encounter of two victims of domestic violence waiting in a courthouse. Through a delicate dialogue, the performance explores the themes of emotional control, personal fracture, and the path toward healing. Performances are scheduled daily at 20:00, with ticket prices ranging from 8€ to 10€. It is a powerful work centered on the importance of listening and the transformative power of speaking out against trauma.

"Raise your right hand" is the gesture one makes in court when swearing to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. It is also the title of the moving text by Cécile Becamel that the Théâtre de la Concorde has chosen to bring to the stage.

In a courthouse waiting room, two women who are victims of domestic violence meet. One is ready to testify, the other refuses to speak. A fragile, sometimes painful dialogue begins between them, where certainties waver and each tries to understand the path the other has taken.

Voiced by Irène Jacob and Maud Wyler, this reading explores the mechanisms of control, the invisible fractures left by violence, and the difficulty of rebuilding self-confidence and trust in others.

A work about true listening, healing, and the power of speech.

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Located in Paris's 8th arrondissement, the Théâtre de la Concorde brings to the stage a poignant reflection on the judicial process and personal truth. The play revolves around a waiting room at a courthouse where two women confront the silence and pain caused by domestic abuse. One is prepared to stand in court, while the other struggles to voice her experience. The interaction between these characters, brought to life by Irène Jacob and Maud Wyler, serves as an exploration of the invisible wounds left by domestic violence and the slow process of rebuilding self-trust.

The performances take place from Thursday, November 12, to Saturday, November 14, 2026. Each show runs from 20:00 until 21:00. Tickets are available at a price point between 8€ and 10€. This production emphasizes the strength found in mutual understanding and the recovery of one's own narrative. It is an opportunity to witness a compelling piece of contemporary theater that addresses complex social issues with sensitivity and artistic depth.

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