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Sad in Summer - Contemporary Theater at Le Chariot
Forget everything you know about gym culture and step into this bold play where fitness equipment fuels a journey through the complexities of womanhood. Through a clever mix of music and movement, the cast strips away societal pressures with wit and startling intimacy. It is the perfect weekend escape to reflect on the scars and stories we all carry from our younger years.
Théâtre du Chariot (Paris 11th)
About
Théâtre du Chariot presents Tristes en été, a contemporary play exploring body image and societal norms through the eyes of three women in a gym. Using theater, live music, and movement, the piece examines how adolescent memories continue to shape adulthood. This performance is suitable for audiences aged 12 and up and features inclusive accessibility, welcoming guests in wheelchairs as well as those with cognitive disabilities or visual impairments. Tickets are available ranging from 14.90 to 21.42 euros, offering an intimate look at the evolution of the female experience.
In a gym, three women find themselves face to face with the machines, their bodies, and the injunctions that run through them. As the effort intensifies, memories resurface: those of adolescence, the first transformations of the body, the gaze of others, and that strange period when we learn to build ourselves.
With Tristes en été, Adèle Bazar explores with humor and sensitivity our relationship with the body, performance, and the norms that shape young girls and later women. On stage, theater, movement, and live music mingle to bring out the memories, fragilities, and contradictions of these three characters.
A show that is at once physical, funny, and intimate, which questions what our bodies keep in memory of adolescence and how these experiences continue to accompany us into adulthood.
The press says
« A cathartic crossing to undo norms and regain possession of oneself. » Sceneweb
Tristes en été
Text: Adèle Choubard with the contribution of Camille Claris
Collective direction by Adèle Choubard, Camille Claris, Sarah Horoks
With: Adèle Choubard, Arthur Dupuy, Sarah Horoks, Camille Claris alternating with Leïla Muse
Lighting design: Corentin Favreau
Musical creation: Germain Ménéboo, Arthur Dupuy
Choreography: Mathilde Revert
Scenography: Sarah Barbier with the contribution of Laure Philippe
Costumes: Sarah Barbier in partnership with students of the DNMADe Spectacle of the Lycée La Source in Nogent-sur-Marne
External eye: Gwendoline Destremau
Lighting stage management: Corentin Favreau
Sound stage management: Germain Ménéboo
Artistic accompaniment & distribution: Bureau Petit bassin - Julie Destombes
Professional invitation requests: julie@petit-bassin.fr
Our take on this event
Set within a gym, Tristes en été depicts three individuals grappling with physical exertion and the weight of personal history. As their movements intensify, scenes from youth emerge, revealing the challenges of self-construction and the impact of external scrutiny. This production by Adèle Bazar blends narrative, choreography, and music to spark a dialogue about the body's memory and the societal standards that influence women's lives.
The show is designed for viewers aged 12 and older. The venue is fully equipped to accommodate individuals in wheelchairs, as well as audience members with visual impairments or cognitive disabilities.
Performances take place at the Théâtre du Chariot, located in the 11th arrondissement. The schedule is as follows: Thursdays at 14:00, Sundays at 18:30, and Thursday through Saturday at 20:00. The performance lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. Ticket prices vary between 14.90 and 21.42 euros.
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