Photo : Solène Pitaud
Project Socrates: multidisciplinary performance by the Compagnie des Marlins
The Compagnie des Marlins invites you to the presentation of its Project Socrates, a multidisciplinary artistic adventure combining writing, drawing, and theater.
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar (Paris 15th)
About
Based on the honest texts written by the women of the Périchaux senior club, the artists of the Compagnie des Marlins sought to theatrically explore its counterpoint, dishonesty, by focusing on the tyrannies encountered in both politics and our intimate lives: family, work, sports...
In a multidisciplinary approach, the Compagnie des Marlins invites you to first discover the texts written by Claude, May, Pascale, and Virginie from the Périchaux senior club through an exhibition of drawings created by Solène Pitaud in response to the writing workshops.
Free entry exhibition from November 12 to 22 on the ground floor of the media library.
The company offers a theatrical performance on Saturday, November 14 at 4:00 PM, created collectively with actor Soriba Dabo, actress Aurélie Messié, and the women of the Périchaux senior club, orchestrated by author and director Maryline Klein.
With:
Maryline Klein: dramaturgy, directing, and writing workshop facilitation
Solène Pitaud: drawing
Soriba Dabo and Aurélie Messié: acting
Claude, May, Pascale, and Virginie from the Périchaux senior club: writing
Born in August 2015 from the projects of author and director Maryline Klein, the Marlins address all current topics they feel are necessary to bring to the public square, creating everywhere and for all audiences. The company creates tailor-made works, sometimes taking alternative paths, allowing themselves to create flamboyant one-offs in magnificent historical national monuments, in the heart of a neighborhood in public spaces, or even in places of confinement.
Saturday, November 14 at 4:00 PM
auditorium (level -1)
all audiences from age 12
registration starting October 14 with librarians and at https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/agendayourcenar
Our take on this event
Expect a powerful clash of perspectives where deeply honest writings meet the theatrical exploration of deceit and social control. It is an unapologetic look at how our personal lives and politics mirror each other, brought to life through a raw and multi-disciplinary approach.
The Marguerite Yourcenar Library presents Project Socrate, a multidisciplinary performance by the Compagnie des Marlins. This show examines the theme of dishonesty and tyranny in both political and personal contexts. Developed under the direction of Maryline Klein, the piece features original texts from the Périchaux senior club, performances by Aurélie Messié and Soriba Dabo, and illustrations by Solène Pitaud. Designed for audiences aged 12 and up, this event is free with mandatory registration via library staff or online. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with visual impairments or cognitive disabilities.
Project Socrate explores the duality of honesty and dishonesty through an interdisciplinary lens, focusing on the various forms of tyranny encountered in our daily lives, from family dynamics to professional environments. On Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:00, the Compagnie des Marlins will host a theatrical presentation in the library's basement auditorium. The performance is the result of workshops led by writer and director Maryline Klein, showcasing the writings of club members Claude, May, Pascale, and Virginie, alongside the acting talents of Soriba Dabo and Aurélie Messié.
Visitors can also enjoy an exhibition of Solène Pitaud’s drawings, created specifically as a visual dialogue with the writing workshops, displayed on the library's ground floor from November 12 to 22. Participation in the performance is free, but registration is required, starting October 14. The facility ensures full accessibility for guests with cognitive, visual, or physical disabilities, ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone aged 12 and older.
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