Description
By Alessandro Baricco.
Special Prize—Scènes d’Automne Festival 2025.
Rediscover the legend of Novecento. It is said that he was born and lived on a cruise ship without ever setting foot ashore. Through poetry, humor, and music, the “pianist on the water’s” best friend unfolds this story and its cast of eccentric characters.
Kalahan Hamon and Laure Sauret bring Alessandro Baricco’s text to life in a vibrant and colorful world, accompanied by a pianist-percussionist duo that sets the playwright’s words swinging.
Direction and Performance: Kalahan Hamon
Text: Alessandro Baricco. Translated from Italian by Françoise Brun. Published by Gallimard.
Piano and Vocals: MEOH. Percussion: Noa Mauri. Dramaturgy: Laure Sauret. External perspective and support: Jennifer Maria. Music and sound design: MEOH. Lighting design and stage management: Robin Delval.
Production: Compagnie Bleu Lemon. Production support: City of Nice, Lycée Calmette, Nice Conservatory.

