Philippe Torreton's 'Veiller' at Théâtre du Gymnase
Philippe Torreton performs 'Veiller', a prose poem born from nights spent with Samu social teams in Paris streets. The show, co-starring Grétel Delattre, blends documentary and poetry to depict encounters with homeless people, caregivers, and social workers. It explores distress, exile, madness, solidarity, and humanity. Presented as part of the 9th edition of the Paroles Citoyennes festival, the piece confronts contemporary poverty and the question of maintaining humanity amid misery.
Key facts
- Philippe Torreton performs 'Veiller' at Théâtre du Gymnase.
- The text originated from nights with Samu social teams in Paris.
- Grétel Delattre co-stars in the performance.
- The show is part of the 9th edition of the Paroles Citoyennes festival.
- It combines documentary testimony and poetry.
- The piece addresses contemporary poverty and human dignity.
- It features conversations, emergencies, and simple gestures.
- The source is a press release from Club Artistik Rezo.
Entities
Artists
- Philippe Torreton
- Grétel Delattre
Institutions
- Samu social
- Théâtre du Gymnase
- Paroles Citoyennes
- Club Artistik Rezo
- Artistikrezo
Locations
- Paris
- France