This event is in the past.It took place on March 29, 2026 at Théâtre La Reine Blanche Scène des Arts et des Sciences.
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PlayMarthe Gautier discovered Trisomy 21 in 1958, but her colleague Jérôme Lejeune took the credit. Fifty years later, she finally told her truth. This gripping documentary play gives voice to a scientist history tried to erase, with the magnificent Marie-Christine Barrault in the lead.
Documentary theatre
Scientific history drama
Matilda effect story
Post-show discussions
Tips
📰"At a time when abortion rights are under attack, this documentary theatre with its clear educational effectiveness is welcome" (Télérama)
♀️"a reminder about a mode of operation where men erase women (the Matilda effect) is always necessary"
⏰no late entry allowed due to staging
27 €
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PlayPlayMarthe Gautier discovered Trisomy 21 in 1958, but her colleague Jérôme Lejeune took the credit. Fifty years later, she finally told her truth. This gripping documentary play gives voice to a scientist history tried to erase, with the magnificent Marie-Christine Barrault in the lead.
Documentary theatre
Scientific history drama
Matilda effect story
Post-show discussions
Tips
📰"At a time when abortion rights are under attack, this documentary theatre with its clear educational effectiveness is welcome" (Télérama)
♀️"a reminder about a mode of operation where men erase women (the Matilda effect) is always necessary"
⏰no late entry allowed due to staging
27 €
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