The paternity or rather paternity, a subject explored in the show by the Babel company, directed by Élise Chatauret and Thomas Pondevie on Saturday October 5 at the Pont du Gard. This is the second piece proposed by the popular theater association of Uzès (ATP) for the 2024-2025 season.
“Fathers”, an evolution of family models
Designed from interviews conducted in the towns of Sevran and Malakoff, this piece highlights the family dynamics contemporary by giving pride of place to the words of men. On stage, actors Laurent Barbot and Iannis Haillet successively embody a variety of father figures: from the authoritarian father to the father hen, including the absent paterfamilias.
This overview testifies to a profound evolution of family models and questions the very notion of masculinity. The two actors, through their nuanced acting, tell personal stories while weaving a link with societal issues.
Through a dramaturgy that mixes intimate stories and theoretical references, Fathers is not satisfied with a didactic approach. The scenes are built around authentic testimonies, accompanied by drawings, images and soundtracks, creating an immersive and interactive experience for the audience.
The show, which has already enjoyed great success in various festivalsinvites everyone to reflect on their own relationship to fatherhood and family models. More than a simple performance, it is a real theatrical investigation which extends the discussion around masculine roles and new forms of family, while opening the way towards emancipated fatherhood.
Auditorium Pitot, right bank of Pont du Gard at 5 p.m. Presentation of the season and friendly moment. Meet at 7:30 p.m. for the show. Prices: from €8 to €20. Info at 04 66 03 14 65 or 06 86 85 81 35 or at [email protected]
