Théâtre la Seizième examines ethical principles in Cispersonnages en quête d’auteurice, October 30 to November 1
No-holds-barred comedy offers insights into the legitimacy of artists appropriating the experiences of others in their work
Cispersonnages en quête d’auteurice. Photo by Thibault Carron
Théâtre la Seizième presents Cispersonnages en quête d’auteurice, a French show with English surtitles, in partnership with Neworld Theatre at Arts Umbrella from October 30 to November 1.
A group of professional neurodivergent performers meet to plan a new theatrical production. Their creative ambitions soon hit a wall when every idea they come up with is fraught with taboos and trigger warnings. Can you play a man if you’re a woman? An Italian if you’re not? Entangled in its myriad ethical principles, the troupe becomes aware that it is venturing into a true artistic minefield.
With a nod to Pirandello’s classic, Cispersonnages en quête d’auteurice takes on a bold challenge: to spark a brainstorm on the legitimacy of artists appropriating the experiences of others in their work. Against a backdrop of bizarre dialogues and moral dilemmas, this no-holds-barred comedy pushes political correctness to its most absurd limits.
Director Catherine Bourgeois and the performers will lead a workshop on inclusive co-creation, exploring the themes of the show, on November 1 at Arts Umbrella.
Tickets are available through Théâtre la Seizième.
Post sponsored by Théâtre la Seizième.
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