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Thomas Bernhard's 'Tout est calme dans les hauteurs' at Théâtre du Rond-Point

other · 2026-06-22

At the Théâtre du Rond-Point in Paris, a production of Thomas Bernhard's play 'Tout est calme dans les hauteurs' is praised for its humor and abjection. The play features a narcissistic intellectual couple performed by Norah Krief and Nicolas Bouchaud, who appear respectable but reveal a monstrous nature. The review highlights the actors' exceptional performances and Bernhard's sharp writing.

Key facts

  • Play: 'Tout est calme dans les hauteurs' by Thomas Bernhard
  • Venue: Théâtre du Rond-Point, Paris
  • Actors: Norah Krief and Nicolas Bouchaud
  • Theme: Intellectual couple's hidden monstrous nature
  • Tone: Humor and abjection
  • Review source: Le Monde
  • Date: June 22, 2026

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Institutions

  • Théâtre du Rond-Point
  • Le Monde

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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