Spectacle de marionnettes : Juste Irena
by the Paname Pilotis Company
Her name is Irena, and she is Polish. At 98 years old, she lives in a nursing home. Who would suspect, beneath her face as wrinkled as an old apple, that she led such a heroic life? During World War II, Irena and her network—consisting mainly of women—saved 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto and deportation.
Three high school girls from Kansas—Liz, Mega, and Sabrina—investigate the life of this extraordinary woman. At the same time, from her room, Irena summons the ghosts of her past. She delves deep into her fading memory. So that the unimaginable may never be forgotten.
Live actresses and puppet-objects weave together the thread of Irena’s story. They recount the evils of yesterday to warn against those of today, finding the right words to speak to children and teenagers—who embody hope and all that is possible.
Concept and Direction: Cédric Revollon; Text: Léonore Chaix; Featuring Camille Blouet, Ana%EBl Guez, Nadja Maire, Sarah Vermande; Puppet Design: Julie Coffini%E8res, Ana%EBl Guez Set Design: Sandrine Lamblin Lighting: Jean-Christophe Planchenault in collaboration with Kevin Hermen Music and Sound Design: Rodolphe Dubreuil
"This show for young audiences, both educational and poetic, contributes to the essential duty of remembrance and to the defense of values such as humanism, empathy, and solidarity." Le Monde
Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes
For all ages 10 and up
Capacity limited to 350 people
Performance presented as part of a tour by the Chainon network
Related events:
Special broadcast by Radio Larzac on the relationship between history and memory.