Le Jour Où J'ai Appris Que J'étais Juif

At THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON: A personal story that resonates on our stage

We are proud to welcome Le jour où j'ai appris que j'étais juif to THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, an intimate space designed for encounters that feel close, honest, and alive. From the moment the house lights dim, this performance draws you into a finely tuned balance of humor and sensitivity, where a personal journey becomes a mirror for many. Identity, family memory, the weight and warmth of heritage, the awkwardness of labels, and the way society looks at us—these themes unfold through storytelling that is as playful as it is precise. On our stage, the piece thrives on proximity: a minimalist set, a careful play of light and sound, and the performer’s voice in the foreground. Without recourse to grand effects, each beat is sculpted for the living moment, allowing our audience to transition effortlessly from laughter to contemplation. That is the essence of why we programmed this show here: the truth of a shared experience, delivered with timing and grace, perfectly matched to the scale and spirit of our venue.

The artist’s current creative momentum

From our vantage point at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, it’s clear the artist behind Le jour où j'ai appris que j'étais juif is in a moment of vibrant creative momentum. Recent seasons have shown a growing appetite for works that marry intimate confession with broader social observation, and this piece sits at the heart of that movement. The tour travels across the country and beyond, finding audiences ready to engage with complex questions through the immediacy of live performance. In workshops and preview showings preceding this run, the team refined a dramaturgy that favors agility: swift tonal shifts, direct address, and a conversational rhythm that keeps the room leaning in. Media appearances and public conversations—on radio, podcasts, and cultural forums—have further widened interest in the project, helping new spectators arrive already attuned to its frankness and wit. What excites us as programmers is the work’s versatility: it can spark debate after the curtain call, but it also stands on its own as a beautifully constructed evening of theater, executed with measured confidence and a keen sense of audience dynamics.

Presenting Le jour où j'ai appris que j'étais juif at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON also means shaping an environment in which the storytelling can breathe. Our technical team has tailored the sound design to retain nuance in a whisper and clarity in the show’s livelier passages, with a lighting palette that frames transitions without ever pulling focus from the performer’s presence. Audiences can expect an evening that flows; scenes glide into each other with the ease of memory, and the narrative remains grounded in the here and now of the stage. We recommend arriving early to settle into the atmosphere—our foyer is a meeting point for conversations that often continue after the performance. Accessibility and comfort are central to our mission, and our staff will gladly assist with seating or any specific needs. Above all, come ready to listen and to laugh: the show’s secret is how lightly it carries weighty ideas, inviting each of us to consider where we come from, which words we choose to define ourselves, and how we build bridges with those who recognize a part of their own story in a stranger’s voice. That is why this date is so special to us: not just a stop on a tour, but a living exchange between an artist at the top of their craft and a public eager to experience that craft up close.