“Dolto, lorsque Françoise paraît” : une biographie théâtrale au Lucernaire

The theatrical biography “Dolto, lorsque Françoise paraît” is currently being performed at the Lucernaire theatre in Paris. The play explores the childhood of Françoise Dolto, the renowned French pediatric psychoanalyst who revolutionized the understanding of childhood. Set in Paris in 1916, the narrative follows eight-year-old Françoise, who declares she will become a “médecin d’éducation” (education doctor), a revelation dismissed by her mother. The production traces the origins of Dolto’s thinking through the eyes of her younger self, guided by her guardian angel, blending humor and tenderness. The play has received critical acclaim: Le Monde calls it a “coup de cœur,” Le Masque et la Plume describes it as “une machine de théâtre très joueuse,” and Le Parisien praises the three actors for provoking both tears and laughter. The performance is presented as a partner event of Club Artistik Rezo and was announced via press release on Artistikrezo.