Siècle (The Company)
Leila, the story of an escape
A Generous Epic

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Show length: 55 min
Capacity: 200
  • Street theater
  • people with disabilities
For all ages

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“Léila, the Story of an Escape” is a hybrid work that confronts vertigo and absurdity through wobbly feats, lyrical performances, richly realized characters, and unique dances. An epic blending dance, theater, and absurdity in which we follow the character of Léila, “a well-meaning young adult who loves adventure.” The story begins one evening when she hears a speech by Bruce Lee on the radio—“Be water, my friend”—and it is a revelation for Léila, who then decides to set out on the path to her “liquid state.” Nothing will stop her now. It’s a matter of life and death. “Maybe you don’t know yet what the day ahead holds, but it doesn’t know you either,” her mother always told her. An enchanting interlude that could tackle profound questions without seeming to.

"Léila, an Escape Story" is a hybrid work that explores vertigo and absurdity through clumsy stunts, lyrical performances, richly drawn characters, and unique dances. It is an epic blend of dance, theater, and absurdity in which we follow the main character, Léila, who describes herself as "a well-adjusted young adult who loves adventure." The story begins one evening when she hears a speech on the radio: "Be water, my friend..." by Bruce Lee. It is a revelation for Léila, who then decides to set out on the path to find her "liquid base." Nothing will stop her now. It is a matter of life and death. “Maybe you don’t yet know what the day ahead holds for you, but it doesn’t know you either,” her mother always told her. An enchanting interlude that touches on profound questions, without seeming to.

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The Du Siècle Company

Léa Guitter

11 Place du Champ de Mars, 07380 Jaujac

Phone: +33 7 66 31 61 68
https://laciedusiecle.carrd.co
laciedusiecle@gmail.com

Leila: The Story of an Escape

Year established: 2025

Performer: Léa Guitter / Stage Manager: Anne-Laure Gueudret / Publicity: Élise Girard. Artistic collaborators: Choreographic support: Anne-Laure Geudret or Madame Bleue / Staging support: Mathias Forge / Dramaturgical support: Samuel Tarlet / Insightful and multifaceted perspective: Gaïa Berthommé and Joana Rosnoblet / Lighting design: Juana Tupper.

SPONSORS: Le Moulinage de Chirols / Jaujac Town Hall / Communauté de communes des sources et volcans / La Magma.

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