Alice Bié performs 'Chattologie' solo show addressing menstrual taboos at Comédie des 3 Bornes

Alice Bié performs the solo show 'Chattologie' at Comédie des 3 Bornes, a production that directly confronts menstrual taboos through humor and explicit language. The performance discusses menstruation, tampons, and reproductive autonomy while incorporating strong language including words like 'chatte' and 'bite.' Louise Mey, the author, wrote the text to normalize terms like 'vagina' and 'rules' that are often whispered despite not being vulgar. Press reviews from Télérama, Le Parisien, Le Canard Enchaîné, TV5 Monde, and Libération praise the show as 'vitamin-packed,' 'crucial,' 'caustic and pedagogical,' and 'taboo-breaking.' The production aims to eliminate shame around menstrual blood stains and workplace discomfort during periods. Mey's intention note explains she enjoys saying swear words publicly but realized non-vulgar words about women's bodies also need normalization. The show is described as being of public utility and argues that both the performance and tampons should be covered by social security. It's presented as a partner event of Club Artistik Rezo and includes a YouTube video embed. The performance seeks to wipe away tears of rage and laughter while providing strength and knowledge collectively.