Based on the true story of world juggling champion Françoise Rochais, adapted from her book "Jongler à la vie, à la mort", published in January 2022.
"Who taught you to juggle? But why does Françoise feel shattered every time she is asked this question, which is as harmless as it is legitimate?
This is the story of a little girl mistreated by life from the age of 5. Françoise, who had nothing to do with performing, took refuge in juggling. Mute with guilt, the sticks she throws are now her language for telling her story and making herself understood. In her perpetual search for self-esteem, this little majorette went on to become World Juggling Champion.
Now a woman, motivated by her absolute desire to live, and embarking on a long journey towards resilience, she grants her forgiveness so that she can live in peace with herself, while pursuing her most important goal - to know the love of a man...
This play, tinged with hope, humour and poetry, recounts moments in life that are sometimes funny, sometimes tragic. It takes the audience on a whirlwind of emotions, where the visuals are as powerful as the words.
Starring : Françoise Rochais and Stéphane Delvaux
Artistic collaboration: Elliot Jenicot, Cédric Chapuis, Stéphane Delvaux
With the support of : RirOlarmes ASBL, Jonglage85.fr, Ville des Sables d'Olonne, Espace K théâtre de Strasbourg, Province de Liège, Mairie de Saint Laurent-sur-Sèvre, Centre Culturel de Wel-kenreadt, Centre Culturel de Soumagne, Maindron Production, Festival de Poupet.
Numbered seats.
Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes.
Ages 12 and up.
Programming by the town of Les Sables d'Olonne.
Bookings at Les Sables d'Olonne Tourist Offices, on the Les Sables en Poche application, and on the web:
17€, 12€/reduced (students, under-26s, jobseekers, recipients of RSA, subsidised contracts, minimum old-age pension, disabled adult allowance, Atout card holders, with proof), 2€/16 years.
13.60/full member, €9.60/reduced member.
Status - Complete
