Photo : Fabrice Robin
The Taste of Blue, Angèle Garnier
The Taste of Blue – the blue dyke – is a contemporary tale about lesbian love, queer friendship, and healing. The play explores the power of bonds and the reparative strength of chosen families.
Théâtre 13 - Glacière (Paris 13th)
About
The narrator, the Dyke Fairy, a good queer fairy inspired by Delphine Seyrig’s Lilac Fairy, guides the narrative and accompanies Anna’s path. Anna meets Violette, and they experience a love story for three years. But the illness of Anna’s father gradually invades her life, weakening her bond with Violette. Anna breaks up. Maya, her best friend, comes to help her leave their shared apartment. Anna decides to return to her hometown, by the sea, to her parents’ house, for a time... Upon her arrival, Anna feels crushed by the family home: her sick, silent father, and her distraught mother. She escapes to the sea, in search of the silent world. Under the water, she begins a poetic journey and discovers The Villa of Broken Dykes.
Text, direction Angèle Garnier
With Léa Delmart, Marie-Lou Nessi, Ema Haznadar, Anysia Mabe, Anne-Laure Tondu
Assistant director Alice Le Berre
Scenography Marie-Lou Nessi and Juliette Baigne
Costumes Lucille Betrancourt
Musical composition Solène Moulin, Manon Leguay
Voice Jérôme Robart
Lighting design Macha Menu
Sound design Marie Favier
Choreography Candice Levy-Lafaye
Our take on this event
Prepare for a poignant theatrical journey that blends queer identity with the quiet complexities of letting go and starting over. From the suffocating weight of family expectations to the liberating silence found under the waves, this production promises a deeply moving experience. It is the perfect choice for an evening dedicated to poetic storytelling and raw human connection.
The Théâtre 13 - Glacière presents Le Goût du bleu, a play written and directed by Angèle Garnier. The story follows Anna, who navigates the complexities of a recent breakup and her father's illness, eventually finding solace in a poetic, underwater world. Narrated by a queer fairy figure, this performance explores themes of silence, resilience, and personal discovery. The production is suitable for audiences aged 14 and older. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2026, running from 20:00 to 21:30 in the 13th arrondissement.
Le Goût du bleu invites the audience into the life of Anna, who faces a difficult transition after ending her three-year relationship with Violette. As her father’s health declines, Anna moves back to her coastal hometown, feeling overwhelmed by her family situation. Seeking escape, she turns toward the sea, where she embarks on a metaphorical journey beneath the waves, discovering the unique world of La villa des gouines brisées. The narrative is framed by the guidance of the Fée des gouines, an iconic queer figure.
Directed by Angèle Garnier, the play features performances by Léa Delmart, Marie-Lou Nessi, Ema Haznadar, Anysia Mabe, and Anne-Laure Tondu. The artistic vision is supported by stage design from Marie-Lou Nessi and Juliette Baigne, lighting by Macha Menu, and choreography by Candice Levy-Lafaye. The immersive experience is rounded out by an original score composed by Solène Moulin and Manon Leguay, with sound design by Marie Favier and voice-over work by Jérôme Robart.
Shows take place on November 26 and 27, 2026, between 20:00 and 21:30. The venue is the Théâtre 13 - Glacière on Boulevard Auguste Blanqui, Paris. This is a ticketed event intended for viewers 14 years of age and older.
