Katia Ghanty Wins 2026 Molière for Solo Performance in "Les frottements du cœur" at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
Katia Ghanty has been awarded the 2026 Molière du Seul en scène for her outstanding solo act in "Les frottements du cœur," performed at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère. This piece, drawn from her personal experiences, illustrates the life of a young woman whose existence is upended by a flu that results in a serious heart condition. At the age of 29, she finds herself hospitalized and reliant on an extracorporeal circulation device. The story delves into her fight for survival amidst the bizarre and comedic atmosphere of intensive care. The French media lauded the performance, with Télérama granting it three T's and L'Humanité describing it as "sensitive and biting." La Tribune Dimanche referred to it as "a hymn to life," and it is produced in collaboration with Club Artistik Rezo.
Key facts
- Katia Ghanty won the 2026 Molière du Seul en scène for "Les frottements du cœur".
- The play is staged at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère.
- The story follows a 29-year-old woman whose flu worsens into a life-threatening heart condition.
- She receives an extracorporeal circulation machine implant in the hospital.
- The narrative explores resilience, love, and the surreal world of intensive care.
- Télérama awarded the performance three T's, praising Ghanty's dance and defiance of taboos.
- L'Humanité described the piece as sensitive and biting, with passionate performance.
- France Info Culture called it funny and intense, noting chiseled text and stripped-down staging.
- La Tribune Dimanche labeled it a hymn to life and a tribute to the hospital.
- The event is a partner of Club Artistik Rezo.
Entities
Artists
- Katia Ghanty
Institutions
- Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
- Molière
- Télérama
- L'Humanité
- France Info Culture
- La Tribune Dimanche
- Club Artistik Rezo
- Artistikrezo
Locations
- France