Photo : Olivier Laval
Show: Feeding Humanity is a profession
From the fields to the stage: a documentary narrative on the shifts in the farming world, between tensions and aspirations for change.
MAIF Social Club (Paris 3rd)
About
Born from field research conducted with farmers in Belgium and France, this show by Adoc Compagnie gives a voice to those who feed us, navigating daily difficulties, sector shifts, doubts, struggles, and the hope for renewal.
Enhanced with new testimonies, blending intimate stories and collective reflection, this enriched 2025 version resonates with burning current events and offers a sensitive, political, and deeply human look at the agricultural world, while asking an essential question: who will feed the world tomorrow, and how?
Feeding Humanity is a profession pays tribute to the men and women who hold an infinite love for life and living things. A poignant show that will leave no one indifferent.
Overwhelmingly human, this show is recognized as being of public utility. Le Soir
Our take on this event
Discover the unseen reality behind every meal as actors bring the intimate stories and struggles of farmers to the stage. This moving performance bridges the gap between urban life and the fields with raw, heartfelt accounts. You will walk away with a completely new perspective on the hands that feed our world.
Experience the reality of modern farming with the play Nourrir l’Humanité c’est un métier, hosted at the MAIF Social Club from 17:00 June 17 to 19, 2027. Produced by Adoc Compagnie, this documentary performance brings together testimonies from farmers across France and Belgium to highlight the struggles and hopes inherent in the agricultural sector. Through a blend of personal stories and political insight, the production examines the future of food production and the people behind it. This event is entirely free and open to anyone aged 14 and over, providing a poignant perspective on the lives of those who feed us.
From June 17 to 19, 2027, the MAIF Social Club presents Nourrir l’Humanité c’est un métier, a profound exploration of the agricultural world. Developed by Adoc Compagnie, the show is rooted in extensive field research conducted with farmers in Belgium and France. This updated version incorporates fresh testimonials, bridging the gap between intimate storytelling and broader societal reflection to address the current challenges and transformations facing the farming industry today.
The performance serves as a powerful tribute to the individuals dedicated to the land, raising essential questions about the future of global food systems. Attendees can expect a sensitive, human-centered narrative that highlights both the hardships and the resilience of agricultural workers. Admission is free for all audience members aged 14 and older. It is an opportunity to engage with a work that has gained recognition for its significant social relevance and its ability to provoke meaningful dialogue regarding our relationship with the living world.
