1983

About

1983 is a contemporary boulevard comedy tailored for its headliner, Chantal Ladesou, by writer and director Jean Robert-Charrier. The production revels in the look and cultural textures of the 1980s, with scenography by James Brandily and costumes by Michel Dussarat featuring shoulder pads, rhinestones, big blowouts, and sequins. The staging contrasts the analog world of the early ‘80s—symbolized by the Minitel—with our hyper-connected present of smartphones, influencers, and social media. A distinctive element of the production is the family casting: Ladesou shares the stage with her daughter, Clémence Ansault, and her husband and longtime manager, Michel Ansault, who makes a rare acting appearance. Their presence adds a playful, meta-theatrical dimension to this fast-paced comedy of eras colliding.