OLYMPE DE GOUGE

Monologue written, directed, and performed by Victoire Crispel

From the Tribunal to the Guillotine

This monologue features Olympe de Gouges, a native of Montauban, a writer committed to the abolition of slavery, a proponent of societal reforms aimed at improving the living conditions of the poor, a proposer of laws, an author of plays and pamphlets, and fiercely opposed to the death penalty. Olympe de Gouges was involved in all battles for freedom and human rights, particularly for women, for whom she wrote “The Declaration of the Rights of Women and of the Citizen” in response to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, which excluded them.

This monologue recounts the last moments of her life when, alone in her cell on the eve of her execution by guillotine, she takes up her pen one last time to bequeath her philosophical testament to her son.

Emotionally retracing a significant portion of her political commitments, this altruistic and humanist woman carried and embodied the hope that revolutions inspire.

On November 3, 1793, Olympe was guillotined.

This one-hour play speaks to the hearts of people. In a sensitive manner, it allows the audience to understand the commitment and efforts of women to acquire rights, as well as to provide a political and societal visibility to make divergent voices heard in order to bring peace and rights for all humans.

Duration of the performance 1 hour

In the main hall of the château

Tarif 20 €

Limited seating, reservation recommended

The performance will be followed by a friendly glass shared with the artists.

Reservations can be made online or at the Lectoure Tourist Office

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