Le Horla

The Théâtre Essaion presents a unique adaptation of « Le Horla  », Guy de Maupassant's famous fantastic short story, brought to the stage by Serge Dupuy.

This theatrical creation invites the audience to explore the intricacies of the human mind when confronted with the inexplicable. Far from a simple reading, the staging aims to recreate the oppressive atmosphere and the gradual descent into madness of the main character, who feels under the influence of an invisible entity. The show plays on the codes of fantasy and psychological introspection.

Serge Dupuy, alone on stage, intensely embodies this tormented narrator. His performance seeks to create proximity with the audience, immersing them in the intimate diary of this man who doubts his sanity. The Théâtre Essaion, with its intimate setting, is particularly conducive to this type of production, reinforcing the impression of being as close as possible to the character's thoughts and anxieties.

This show is aimed at lovers of classic literature, atmospheric theatre, and stories that question the perception of reality. It is an opportunity to rediscover a major 19th-century text in a bold and captivating stage form.