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Maybe Chance, Agathe Charnet
Maybe Chance follows the journey of a fifty-year-old woman suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's disease and that of her daughter. Performed as a choral and musical piece by three performers—including a pianist—the show unfolds with humor and tenderness throughout the text.
Théâtre 13 - Bibliothèque (Paris 13th)
About
When 50-year-old philosophy professor Marie-Pierre is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, her daughter becomes a young caregiver. She devotes herself body and soul to accompanying her mother toward a dignified end of life. Driven by her mother's passion for music and cinema—notably her fascination with the little donkey in Robert Bresson's Au hasard Balthazar—the show is a vibrant plea for the power of memories that connect us to the present. Likewise, it asserts the importance of restoring dignity to vulnerable beings and prioritizing care in our high-speed society. In the vein of her first play Ceci est mon corps, Agathe Charnet continues her demanding and tender work of theatrical autofiction.
Text and direction Agathe Charnet
With Léopoldine Hummel, Julie Julien, Clara Lama Schmit
Artistic collaboration Jeanne-Sarah Deledicq, Virgile L. Leclerc, Lillah Vial, Cécile Zanibelli
Scenography Anouk Maugein in collaboration with visual artist Mona Oren
Costumes Suzanne Devaux
Sound design Karine Dumont
Lighting design Mathilde Domarle
Assistant directors Ondine Nimal, Laurène Depoutot, Elise Prevost
Directing interns Jœ Gardoni, Rachel Rochwerger
Set construction Le Préau CDN de Vire-Normandie
Distribution Anne-Sophie Boulan
Production Le petit bureau–Anna Brugnacchi, Julien Tanguy
Around the show
Meet the artistic team
Friday, March 26, after the show
Audio-described performance
Saturday, March 27
Produced by Accès Culture
Bookings via Yselle Bazin
(ysellebazin@theatre13.com – 01 45 88 41 89)
Tactile set tour
Saturday, March 27, before the show
Bookings via Yselle Bazin
(ysellebazin@theatre13.com – 01 45 88 41 89)
Our take on this event
Trade your usual night out for a deeply moving piece of autofiction that beautifully bridges the gap between memory and loss. Through a blend of music and film, the production offers a tender perspective on caregiving and the human spirit's resilience. It is a rare chance to experience a play that feels both raw and profoundly life-affirming.
The Théâtre 13 - Bibliothèque presents Peut-être le hasard, a play written and directed by Agathe Charnet, running from March 22 to April 2, 2027. This autobiographical piece follows a daughter supporting her mother, a philosophy teacher diagnosed with Alzheimer's, as she faces the end of her life. Through music and cinematic references, the play examines the role of vulnerability and care in a fast-paced society. Recommended for audiences aged 14 and over, the performance features specific accessibility options for visually impaired patrons on Saturday, March 27.
Agathe Charnet’s latest theatrical work delves into the experience of a young caregiver supporting her mother, Marie-Pierre. Using auto-fiction, the narrative explores end-of-life care with profound sensitivity, drawing inspiration from the film Au hasard Balthazar. Featuring performances by Léopoldine Hummel, Julie Julien, and Clara Lama Schmit, the play emphasizes the power of memories and the necessity of care in our modern world.
Performances take place at the Théâtre 13 - Bibliothèque in the 13th arrondissement from March 22 to April 2, 2027. Shows are scheduled from Monday to Friday at 20:00 and on Saturdays at 18:00. The play is suitable for those aged 14 and older.
Additional events are scheduled to enrich the experience. The artistic team will hold a discussion with the audience on Friday, March 26, following the show. On Saturday, March 27, the theater offers an audio-described performance and a tactile tour of the set. Please contact the theater to arrange your reservation for these specific accessibility services.
