“En attendant Bojangles” Adaptation Opens at Théâtre de l’Œuvre

The stage adaptation of Olivier Bourdeaut’s novel “En attendant Bojangles” is presented at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre. The narrative centers on a couple whose young son watches as they dance to Nina Simone’s “Mr Bojangles,” their love described as magical and dizzying, an endless celebration. Within their home, only pleasure, whimsy, and friends are allowed. The mother, portrayed as an unpredictable and extravagant firefly, sets the tone and leads the dance. One day, however, she goes too far. Father and son then attempt everything to avoid the inevitable and keep the party going at any cost. The production has drawn press acclaim: Le Figaro calls it “Une totale fantaisie”; L’Express hails “Un triomphe”; France Inter terms it “Magnifique”; Elle describes it as “Grisant”; Femina praises “Un tourbillon de folie et d’amour”; Theatral Magazine calls it “Un cadeau de théâtre”; and Marianne labels it “Drôle tendre et émouvant.” The event is a partner of Club Artistik Rezo. No specific dates or venue address are provided in the source material.