VIRIL(E.S) at Théâtre de l'Atelier Questions Gender Norms

The play VIRIL(E.S), written by Marie Mahé, features five women—a chef, dancer, singer, rapper, and fashion archivist—who take the stage to interrogate gender norms and the myth of virility. Through their personal stories, they explore what it means to be a woman, to be perceived as 'masculine,' or to construct identity under the gaze of others. The performance blends confidences, humor, and energy, addressing relationships with men, seduction, domination, and their own desires for freedom and violence. It offers an unfiltered glimpse into intimate aspects of their identities. The play runs at Théâtre de l'Atelier in Paris on May 8 and 9, 2026, at 8 PM, with ticket prices ranging from €20 to €35.