Hors-Jeu - La Face Cachée du Football

A one-man show written by Julien Sigalas, performed by Jean Goltier, and directed by Manon Giraudon-Nicolaï.

After “Le vélo de course”, Julien Sigalas pens the text for a new one-man show set in the world of sport, using a sharp, humorous, modern, and sensitive style. Football, glory, silence… What if the hardest thing to face was the judgment of others? Is it possible to have a career in football while being homosexual? Dive into the story of Chriss, an exceptionally talented player, forced to conform to a normed heterosexuality to continue his career. In his adventure, Chriss presents a gallery of characters, at times zany and at times serious. Between humour, sport, and a quest for identity, “Hors-jeu” draws you into the intricacies of a surprising environment where traditions and homophobia are commonplace. His beginnings, his encounters, his passion, his torments, his lies, his exploits… This show will plunge you into the heart of the hidden side of football. A funny and tender show that speaks of life, of our times, of love… And also of football!