Mahabharata, a history of violence

Description

Pauline Bayle takes hold of the "Mahabharata," the foundational epic of Indian culture, to explore the roots of violence. From this monumental war narrative, she creates a powerful story of learning and struggle.

She entrusts all the roles to nine actresses and presents a world where women actively engage in a reflection on violent action.

Two branches of the same royal family—the Kauravas and the Pandavas—are locked in an age-old feud, plunging the world into a war as inevitable as it is absolute. This 2,000-year-old Sanskrit myth blends epic, fantasy, and philosophical meditation. Pauline Bayle reveals its contemporary power and explores the intimate and collective experience of violence.
The director makes a radical choice: to entrust all the roles to actresses of different generations. After the successes of her productions of the Iliad, the Odyssey, and Lost Illusions, she tackles another monumental work, offering a version of breathtaking modernity. This foundational myth then becomes a mirror held up to our times, an essential key to reflecting on our rightful place in the world.

Adapted and directed by Pauline Bayle
With Agnès Belkadi, Hélène Chevallier, Julie Grelet, Viktoria Kozlova, Nach, Nirupama Nityanandan, Clémence Pillaud, Jenna Thiam

Opening

From 22/12 to 31/12/2026 Performance times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and weekends from 20pm to 21:50pm. Thursday 24 Dec. 16pm, Thursday 31 Dec. 20pm. No performance on 23 Dec.