Adapted from Bertrand Guillot's captivating historical account, Hugues Duchêne invites us to delve into the heart of the Estates-General of 1789.
Recommended for ages 14 and up
Recommended for ages 14 and up
France, then governed by the Ancien Régime, suffered from a chronic deficit, the wealthiest accumulated privileges, and the people, at their wits' end, demanded justice in vain. In one night, at Versailles, everything changed… Performed in a four-sided stage by an actor embodying a dozen characters, The Abolition of Privileges is a true acting tour de force, performed like a sprint, devilishly funny, and astonishingly relevant today. A pivotal moment in the history of the French nation.
