Questioning the family heritage, the role of women and mothers in society, and the expectations attached to them... From March 20 to April 19, 2025, the Nanterre-Amandiers Theatre is showcasing the play Anatomy of a Suicide. Directed by Christophe Rauck, the text by Alice Birch (writer for series like Normal People, Dead Ringers...) unfolds like a score, presenting multiple scenes in the same tableau. On stage, 10 actresses embody 27 characters to deliver a powerful performance, blending humor and emotion.
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Three Women, Three Stories
Carol, Anna, and Bonnie – played by Audrey Bonnet, Noémie Gantier, and Servane Ducorps – are three women from different generations on a quest for meaning. Yet, they are all connected by a painful family legacy, a trauma passed down through the years. How can one feel free when constantly fighting against destructive forces? How can one bridge the darkness within with their light? Is it truly possible to leave the past behind? What drives someone to commit the irreparable?
By revealing the vibrant and also the darkest sides of her characters, the British author...Alice Birch explores the brutality of motherhood and the consequences of societal expectations regarding this role, in order to understand the unease that affects these three women.
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A precise and complex staging
This family drama unfolds in a piece of incomparable precision. The three women individually share their interconnected stories despite the generational gap. Using humor, sharp writing, reflective dialogue, and synchronicity, Alice Birch creates a masterfully constructed score where the voices of her characters intertwine to play a perfect melody. As the tales transcend time and boundaries, the family structure is revealed, allowing the different pieces of the puzzle to come together. A magnificent play that you absolutely must not miss this spring!
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Anatomy of a Suicide
Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers
7, avenue Pablo-Picasso – Nanterre
Until April 19, 2025
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