L'Iliade

In this show, mythology and popular culture come together to offer a rich and profound experience.

Presentation of the piece

What if the Trojan War were an American soccer match?

This contemporary adaptation transposes Homer's tale to the sporting world: two teams, Achaeans and Trojans, have been battling to the death on the pitch for almost 10 years. From Olympus, the gods are cynical financiers ready to do anything to help their side win. The commentators report the battles with passion, the mascot speaks to help the spectators find their way around, and Hélène questions her condition as a woman.

In this often tragic but sometimes funny Iliad, the players compete for the collective, for their team, but also for their own personal destiny... Because it's all about giving meaning to life here: a life of light, excellence and eternal glory.

A theatrical moment where pop culture and mythology complement each other to offer a modern and delicious epic.