VALENTIN CLERC / Theatre
Inspired by his idol Robin Williams, and his lifelong friend turned photographer, actor Valentin Clerc transcends photography, which speaks beyond words, to express on stage the behind-the-scenes stories of acting life, its ups and downs, and friendship.
After 'Le mariage forcé de Molière' last season, the 800 litres de paille company returns with a play inspired by photographer Arthur Grace's book, Robin Williams: A singular portrait; the story in text and images of a deep friendship with the actor Robin Williams (Hook, Madame Doubtfire, Jumanji, Jack...) Touched by this book, which paints a sincere and profound portrait of his favourite artist, Valentin Clerc wrote this autofiction with the aim of tackling a subject that is central to him: honesty in friendships. Playing an actor irradiated with glitter and intoxicated by fame, but also stunned by failure and the loneliness of the dressing room, he involves his very own Arthur Grace, Antonin Charbouillot, a childhood friend turned naturalist photographer. In a café-theatre and American comedy club atmosphere, the set design gives pride of place to photography, both Grace's and that of his friend.
Ages 13 and up
Inspired by his idol Robin Williams, and his lifelong friend turned photographer, actor Valentin Clerc transcends photography, which speaks beyond words, to express on stage the behind-the-scenes stories of acting life, its ups and downs, and friendship.
After 'Le mariage forcé de Molière' last season, the 800 litres de paille company returns with a play inspired by photographer Arthur Grace's book, Robin Williams: A singular portrait; the story in text and images of a deep friendship with the actor Robin Williams (Hook, Madame Doubtfire, Jumanji, Jack...) Touched by this book, which paints a sincere and profound portrait of his favourite artist, Valentin Clerc wrote this autofiction with the aim of tackling a subject that is central to him: honesty in friendships. Playing an actor irradiated with glitter and intoxicated by fame, but also stunned by failure and the loneliness of the dressing room, he involves his very own Arthur Grace, Antonin Charbouillot, a childhood friend turned naturalist photographer. In a café-theatre and American comedy club atmosphere, the set design gives pride of place to photography, both Grace's and that of his friend.
Ages 13 and up
