We work with and for the community, We love connection, learning from each other and collaborate, We are convinced by the great benefit of Art practice in the well-being of people. We dream of strengthening Franco-Australian relationships, We are curious about the jewels of history that bind our two countries: Australia & France, We strongly believe in the multicultural strength of Western Australia, We perform in French with English surtitles.
STABAT MATER FURIOSA, written by Jean-Pierre Simeon In French with English surtitles « Un texte percutant et poétique qui répond à la violence par la beauté, qui transforme le cri de douleur en hymne à la fragilité. Si le monde laisse la violence retentir chaque jour à nos oreilles et froisse nos cœurs, le théâtre se fait lieu de la parole première et nous rappelle que les êtres humains que nous sommes appartiennent d'abord et surtout à la vie ».
Performances:
Wednesday 19, 7:00 pm
Thursday 20 + Q.A, 7:00 pm
Friday 21, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Saturday 22, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Stabat Mater Furiosa is the cry of a woman who rebels against war and violence. I read Stabat Mater Furiosa for the first time about fifteen years ago. I immediately felt the need to share it. But the years passed, and I never did it. I re-read it regularly and each reading has the breath of the first time. I start on the first line and can only stop at the last. No interruption, no questioning, no doubt, just the flow of these words like a flooded river, intense, powerful, full of rage and hope, refusal and love, full of such vital momentum … A poetry “to counter the apathy of our consciences and sharpen the spirit of resistance, to breathe life into our emotions and free us from the shackles of language…” A text at the crossroads of theatre and poetry. Between lyrical imprecation and furious prayer, the words of a woman to express the warlike violence of men proclaim her desire to love and sing of her attachment to the earth. Stabat Mater Furiosa means “the furious mother who stands.” Cruelly timeless, it speaks of the massacres of the past while denouncing those of the present in an inexorable new beginning. It is a poetic, topical testimony, providing a human and real point of view on the war far from political or ideological reasons. It is only there to remind us of the reality of war and to oblige us to the duty of conscience and sensitivity in the face of it.
This is not a standard stage theatre performance. The audience will be sharing the space with the actors. Do not worry. This is not an audience participation show but an immersive, intimate moment. Strictly limited tickets are available.
10 voices, men and women, share this female monologue written by a man. Disclaimer: There will be a live projection of the audience during the show. The images are not kept. There may be loud noises and confronting themes. Please be aware of these if you have any health conditions.
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Past performances in French with English surtitles Click on poster for photos/videos
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TESTIMONIAL
Actor
And what about you, Stella? You chose us, trusted us and with infinite patience and care, molded us closer to your genius. You transformed us and gently pushed us beyond ourselves into the magic of the stage...where we hardly recognised ourselves...We were privileged to live incredible moments of art with you...and we want more...Thank you, from la nounou. Sabine.
Stella... tu ne sais même pas à quel point j'aurais envie de te remercier ! Merci pour m'avoir fait confiance. Quand tu m'as donné le rôle de Lysistrata je n'avais aucun sens de l'aventure qui allait suivre ! Tu es vraiment spéciale et je suis si contente d'avoir une si belle énergie dans ma vie maintenant... Imogene.
Merci Stella ! C'était une expérience incroyable et je suis heureuse de l'avoir faite :-) Bonne chance pour l'avenir. Mary.
Stella, Merci de m'avoir donné cette occasion fantastique ! Stuart
Merci, Stella pour une vraie aventure du théâtre et de l'amitié. Rick
Merci beaucoup Stella, c'était une expérience INCROYABLE !! Surtout à mon âge !!! Gary
Merci beaucoup Stella, Lysistrata était une vraie aventure ! Vous m'avez beaucoup enseigné et je ne peux pas vous remercier assez :-) Holly
Une des meilleures aventures de ma vie et c'est grâce à toi. Merci mille fois Stella, tu as touché mon coeur. Brontë
Je te remercie du fond de mon coeur pour ma première expérience sur scène ! Non seulement ai-je mieux apprécié le travail du théâtre mais de la vie aussi... Linda
Quelle chance j'ai eu de travailler le même jour que Mary et qu'elle m'ait invité à vous rejoindre. Merci pour tout. Matilda
Audience
A wonderful place for french drama, cozy atmosphere and impressive show!! Strongly recommending to come. Melanie
I love this group! I loved the last show, Tempête. The actors were amazing. I recommend those guys to anyone. Ambar
Absolutely wonderful. Valerie
Thank you so Much Perth French Theatre!!!It was a Beautiful moment...Lots of emotions!I keep thinking about your play.. You shared such a Magical feeling with us!Can't wait for the next one... Merci. Lauri
PTF, you lot are one talented bunch i looooooved watching Tempete, it was so relatable and full of feeling.Thank you for putting on something so magnificent. Sanja
How lucky we are, francophiles and francophones, to have Stella and her most talented troup here in Perth! Perth French Theatre brings culture, colours and magic to our lives. Keep up the good work! We can’t get enough... Sarah -
Stella, you are a truly extraordinary talent and your results speak for themselves. I look forward to seeing your efforts appropriately recognised and rewarded. John
Merci Stella pour ce spectacle tout en émotion et en poésie. Tu nous as offert une Antigone accessible à tous grâce à ton adaptation vivante et tragiquement actuelle. Christine.
La créativité, l'imaginaire, la qualité des mises en scène, l'engagement des comédiens amateurs mais si professionnels, l'équipe de talent, bref... Un lieu magique pour apprendre le français certes mais tellement plus encore ! Pauline