Le Bain: Absurdist Play to Debut at Festival Avignon Off 2026
The contemporary play Le Bain, written by Léonore Vanier and produced by Compagnie Sensible Indocile, will be performed at the Festival Avignon Off in 2026. Co-directed by Vanier and Clara Kermarec, the piece is set in the claustrophobic space of a bathroom, featuring a horrible woman in a bathtub, two mute maids, and a man trapped in the scene. Inspired by the absurd and the legacy of Jean Genet, the play explores themes of toxic motherhood and voluntary servitude through a blend of burlesque, tension, and madness. Described as a theatrical UFO and compared to The Fifth Element, Le Bain has already captivated its first audience in Paris. The production aims to offer a sensory experience where humor and brutality collide.
Key facts
- Le Bain is a contemporary play by Léonore Vanier.
- Produced by Compagnie Sensible Indocile.
- Co-directed by Léonore Vanier and Clara Kermarec.
- Set in a bathroom with a woman in a bathtub, two mute maids, and a man.
- Inspired by absurdism and Jean Genet.
- Themes include toxic motherhood and voluntary servitude.
- Described as a theatrical UFO and compared to The Fifth Element.
- Previously performed in Paris.
- Scheduled for Festival Avignon Off in 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Léonore Vanier
- Clara Kermarec
- Jean Genet
Institutions
- Compagnie Sensible Indocile
- Festival Avignon Off
- Artistikrezo
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Avignon