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La Grande Motte: Musset's "Confession of a Child of the Century" on stage

La Grande Motte (Palais des Congrès Jean Balladur)

  • Event dates 21 November 2026
  • Place La Grande Motte (Palais des Congrès Jean Balladur)
  • Theme Culture
  • Area La Grande-Motte & Palavas
  • Published

On Saturday 21 November at 8:30 pm, the 100% Théâtre festival brings "Confession of a Child of the Century", after Alfred de Musset, to the Palais des Congrès Jean Balladur: a monologue in which Octave recounts a disillusioned youth of passion, jealousy and a search for meaning. Adapted by Frédéric Vossier, directed by Marie-Claude Morland, performed by Bertrand Farge. Tickets €15 adults, €10 children.

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