Olympe (s)

Olympe (s) Genre: Contemporary Theatre Following the success of PUNK.E.S ou Comment nous ne sommes pas devenues célèbres, Justine Heynemann and Rachel Arditi tackle the mythical figure of Olympe de Gouges

Olympe (s)

Genre: Contemporary Theatre

Following the success of PUNK.E.S ou Comment nous ne sommes pas devenues célèbres, Justine Heynemann and Rachel Arditi tackle the mythical figure of Olympe de Gouges in a feminist and festive musical fresco. Simply electrifying!

• As France is undergoing an unprecedented upheaval, Olympe, author, director and troupe leader, tries in vain to have her play Zamore et Mirza performed at the Comédie-Française. The refusal she faces has no other motive than ordinary misogyny. Olympe erupts in a rage as powerful as the one resonating in the streets of Paris. She joins the struggle, actively participating in the construction of a new society. Like many citizens, she believes that the 'man' in "All men are born free and equal" also includes women. But in fact, no. Not really… Funny and rhythmic, the play captivates with its energetic cast. From Olympe's son (the magnificent Simon Cohen) to the author herself (Rachel Arditi), from misogynists to badass poetesses, Olympe(s) dismantles the old world. Exhilarating! TTT - Télérama

"Super theatre. " Justine Heynemann and Rachel Arditi have an absolutely incredible troupe of actors who can also sing. Sparkling, very well acted and very well directed! France Inter - Le Masque et la Plume

Carried by pop-rock chords (...), assembled with the precision of an 18th-century clock, the show salutes the courageous rebels who simply dreamed of equality and freedom. (...) A refreshing show enhanced with spectacular scenes. Rachel Arditi is an imperial Olympe de Gouges! Le Figaro

The stage becomes a celebration, a celebration of the fire that moves us. The feminism that spreads through this new work by the director becomes the only possible horizon. L’Avenir. Rachel Arditi is a whirlwind, and seeing her take on this role of Olympe de Gouges to her (im)measure is a delight. S