In À l’article de la mort, a cultural investigation sparks turmoil at a newspaper already facing a threatened takeover and pressure to toe an editorial line. Adrien Barazzone combines humour and seriousness to explore the tensions surrounding the press and its freedom to report.
At the Journal du Soir, the culture editor reveals the findings of her investigation into a controversial play, triggering an unexpected crisis. Already threatened with a takeover and editorial interference, the newspaper begins to falter, putting its independence and the very idea of a free press at stake.
The final instalment of Adrien Barazzone’s Trilogie des systèmes, À l’article de la mort examines the vulnerabilities of the newspaper industry, from conflicts of interest and declining credibility to the implications for democracy. Five performers bring both seriousness and wit to this theatrical investigation. The show is suitable for audiences aged 14 and over.
