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The Grid

Photo : Stéphanie Gutierrez-Ortéga

Oct 15

The Grid

Prepare to have your perception shifted by a daring blend of dance, vocal performance, and futuristic visuals. This production tackles the invisible side of city life with a sharp, artistic edge that proves theatre can still challenge the status quo.

Théâtre Clavel (Paris 19th)

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Discover La Grille, a compelling production by Compagnie des roues libres that explores the societal invisibility of begging. Through a multidisciplinary approach blending theatre, song, and dance, directors Laura Zerbib and Sébastien Chol examine the theatrical nature of street interactions. Enhanced by futuristic soundscapes and animations, the performance challenges our perceptions of social exclusion. Catch this 1h20 show at Théâtre Clavel in Paris's 19th arrondissement. Performances take place on Thursdays at 19:30. Tickets are available at 17 euros for standard entry, with a reduced rate of 13 euros for eligible attendees.

Social and political, this play denounces the fact that begging is made invisible by society. Protean in nature, our creation mixes theater, singing, and dance, thus revealing that acts of begging borrow from theatricality. With its sound compositions and animations, the sonic and visual universe gives a futuristic breath to the play.

Show duration: 1h20

From Thursday, September 17 to Thursday, October 15 (5 dates) 7:30 PM

Location: Théâtre Clavel (3 rue Clavel, Paris 19th)

Compagnie des roues libres

Cast:

Jean-Baptiste Kaupp

Stéphane Rouabah

Laura Zerbib

Sébastien Chol

Amel Belaiboud, alternating with Mathilde Vacaresse

Director and writing: Laura Zerbib and Sébastien Chol

Sound compositions: Pierre Facchi

Animations and universe development: Tristan Wu

Full price 17 euros

Reduced price 13 euros

Our take on this event

La Grille takes the stage at Théâtre Clavel, located at 3 rue Clavel, Paris 19th, every Thursday from September 17 to October 15, 2026. This thought-provoking piece, written and directed by Laura Zerbib and Sébastien Chol, tackles the politics of poverty and the social mechanisms that render begging invisible. By combining various artistic forms, the company highlights how acts of begging often mirror the theatricality found on stage.

The production features a futuristic atmosphere created through sound compositions by Pierre Facchi and visual animations developed by Tristan Wu. The cast includes Jean-Baptiste Kaupp, Stéphane Rouabah, Laura Zerbib, Sébastien Chol, and either Amel Belaiboud or Mathilde Vacaresse in alternating roles. Each performance has a total running time of 1h20 and begins promptly at 19:30.

Admission is priced at 17 euros, with a reduced rate of 13 euros available. This project invites audiences to reflect on contemporary urban realities through an innovative and multidisciplinary lens, ensuring a profound experience at one of the city's local stages.

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