Culture & ArtVerified listing: Fnac
La Douleur: A Theatrical Adaptation of Duras's War Memoir
Petit GymnaseTue, Oct 6, 2026 · 02:00 AM – 12:59 AM
Overview
Overview
La Douleur is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Petit Gymnase. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
Read full details
This stage adaptation of Marguerite Duras's *La Douleur* brings to life her harrowing account of waiting for her husband's return from a Nazi concentration camp. The production draws from the 1985 collection of six texts, blending lived experience with invented narratives to explore the psychological toll of occupation and liberation.
Audiences can expect a visceral journey through Duras's prose, which shifts between memoir and fiction. The play confronts themes of collaboration, resistance, and moral ambiguity, including scenes of interrogation and the complex emotions surrounding the return of deportees. The adaptation stays true to Duras's unflinching voice, capturing the raw pain and ethical dilemmas of post-war France.
The production runs in Paris from October to December 2026.
📍 Paris⏱️ 1560 hrs🎟️ Tickets from €33
Starting price is indicative — check the official source for current tickets.
Where to buy
Good to know
- The performance is based on Duras's 1985 collection of six texts, blending memoir and fiction.
- The play includes scenes of torture and moral ambiguity, reflecting the immediate aftermath of Paris's liberation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the central theme of the play?
The play explores the psychological trauma of waiting for a loved one's return from a concentration camp, and the moral complexities of post-war justice.
Venue & Map
Petit Gymnase
Loading map…
Petit Gymnase, Paris
More events in Paris
Explore more in this city
2026 guides
Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.