In the age of fake news and artificial intelligence, Yann Lambiel returns to the stage with VRAI, a stripped-back show that marks a true return to the roots of impersonation. Following Connecté, a decidedly technological production, the Swiss comedian and impressionist opts here for text and pure performance, reconnecting with the very essence of his art. He shines a light on the authenticity of the person behind his caricatures… and vice versa!
How can you be VRAI when your profession, by definition, consists of never being yourself? What is still VRAI in our world? And, deep down, do we really want to rediscover this truth, or do we simply prefer to take refuge in the illusion of the fake?
With VRAI, Yann Lambiel takes a clear-eyed look at some of the issues of our time, questioning his own place and that of the art of impersonation in a world where “the real” is becoming more abstract than ever.
Ecriture et jeu Yann Lambiel
Mise en scène Gaspard Boesch
Management et production Emilien Rossier / oh la la – performing arts production
Production La Soupe Production
Coproduction Théâtre Montreux Riviera