Thomas Bernhard's 'Tout est calme dans les hauteurs' at Théâtre du Rond-Point
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
Entities
Artists
- Norah Krief
- Nicolas Bouchaud
- Thomas Bernhard
Institutions
- Théâtre du Rond-Point
- Le Monde
Locations
- Paris
- France