On the edge of the ocean, what do the intertwined fates of seven castaways of life hide, united by the mystery of a legendary shipwreck? An adaptation of Alessandro Baricco's novel intertwining poetry, adventure, and suspense. Long ago, a French Navy frigate was shipwrecked.
Only in french
Years later, on the edge of the ocean, at the Almayer boarding house, "set on the ultimate ledge of the world," seven characters with fates as strange as they are romantic meet; seven castaways of life trying to piece together an existence shattered by the memory of this legendary shipwreck. And always in the background, the sea, capricious and fascinating, setting the rhythm of their dialogues...
Between adventure story, suspense, and poetry, Alessandro Baricco's novel comes to life in this theatrical adaptation by Lionel Fournier. Winner of the 2020 RTS "From Stage to Screen" award for his project 12, Rue du Paradis. Here he offers us a new creation, preserving all the richness of Baricco's dialogues in an intense plot, driven by unique characters, offering a theatrical experience as immersive as it is captivating.
Prices
Full price | 37.- CHF |
Reduced price (Students, Seniors, Disabled) | 32.- CHF |
Caritas Culture Card price | 15.- CHF |
Children (up to and including 16 years old) | 15.- CHF |
Theater
Audience: From 12 years old
Duration: 1h40
Online purchase: www.bicubic.ch
Reservation and purchase: Romont and Region Tourism Office, Rue du Château 112, 026 651 90 51
Adaptation and direction: Lionel Fournier - Co-production Le Spot-Sion and Théâtre du Crochetan
Image: © Ivan Aivazovsky
Cast:
Based on the novel by Alessandro Baricco. Adaptation and direction: Lionel Fournier
Assistant director: Faustine Moret. Performers: Benjamin Bender, Stéphanie Boll, Christian Cordonier, Sophie De Guérines, Victor Duez, Olivia Seigne, Yuriy Zavalnyouk, Chloé Zufferey. Scenography: Pavillon Trois. Costumes: Joanie Ecuyer. Music creation: Sandrine Rudaz. With the support of: ThéâtrePro VS