Simon Falguières' "Le livre de K" Tours France Through 2027 After Nanterre Premiere
Simon Falguières' latest play, "Le livre de K", inspired by Franz Kafka, premiered at the Théâtre des Amandiers in Nanterre and is now touring France until 2027. The work follows a dying writer and his final book, exploring the torments of creation. On stage, a family fractures: a corrupt son wielding authoritarian power confronts a resistant sister. Falguières' characteristic dense, poetic writing drives the narrative, and the production ultimately offers consolation through the splendor of theater amid chaos. The play was published on October 16, 2026, and remains on tour across France through 2027.
Key facts
- "Le livre de K" is the latest play by Simon Falguières.
- The title references Franz Kafka.
- The play premiered at the Théâtre des Amandiers in Nanterre.
- It is touring France until 2027.
- The plot centers on a dying writer and his final book.
- The story depicts a family breaking apart, with a corrupt son in authoritarian power and a resisting sister.
- The production is characterized by Falguières' dense and poetic writing style.
- The play was published on October 16, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Simon Falguières
- Franz Kafka
Institutions
- Théâtre des Amandiers
- RFI
Locations
- Nanterre
- France