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Imre Kertész by Margaux Eskenazi

Photo : De gauche à droite : Margaux Eskenazi © DR Nicolas Friess/ Malik Soarès © DR / Kenza Lalaa © DR

Dec 13Free

Imre Kertész by Margaux Eskenazi

Step into a world where literature meets melody through a powerful theatrical exploration of Kertész's deeply personal prose. Accompanied by haunting guitar notes and stirring performances, this intimate creation breathes new life into the author's legacy.

Théâtre de la Ville (Paris 4th)

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The Théâtre de la Ville hosts a unique musical reading dedicated to the works of author Imre Kertész on Sunday, December 13, 2026. Directed by Margaux Eskenazi, this intimate performance invites audiences to explore the vitality and depth of Kertész's writing. Featuring actress Kenza Laala and musician Malik Soarès on lap steel guitar, the event is part of a broader artistic research project exploring the author's legacy. Open to attendees aged 18 and over, this session is free of charge. Join us at the Théâtre de la Ville 2, located at place du Châtelet, for this poetic and auditory immersion.

Accompanied by Malik Soarès on lap steel guitar and Kenza Laala on performance, Margaux Eskenazi offers an intimate, poetic, and musical dive into selected pieces from the work of Imre Kertész, with whom she has been in dialogue for several years and whose textual vitality she never ceases to explore. After the triptych developed from 2017 to 2022 with We are among those who say no to shadows, And the heart still smokes, and 1983, Margaux Eskenazi launches a new research project around Kertész's literature in a diptych composed of Kaddish, Memoirs – part 1, created in June 2024 at Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers, and the second part, Kaddish, The Bald Woman in the Red Dressing Gown, created at La Rose des vents in Lille, in January 2026.

Musical reading by Kenza Laala, actress, and Malik Soarès, musician.

In the presence of Margaux Eskenazi, director

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Our take on this event

Margaux Eskenazi continues her dedicated study of Imre Kertész's literature with a special musical reading scheduled for December 13, 2026. Taking place from 17:00 to 19:00 at the Théâtre de la Ville 2, this performance reflects years of creative dialogue between the director and the author's work, following the development of recent projects such as Kaddish, mémoires – partie 1 and Kaddish, la femme chauve en peignoir rouge.

The performance features actress Kenza Laala delivering the text, accompanied by the evocative lap steel guitar sounds of Malik Soarès. Director Margaux Eskenazi will be present for this exploration of Kertész’s literary universe. This event is strictly for adults aged 18 and older. While admission is free, please ensure you make a reservation in advance to secure your attendance at this venue in the 4th arrondissement of Paris.

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