Euphrate

Duration : 1h10
Ages 12 and up

Daughter of a Turkish father and a Norman mother, Euphrate is a high school senior struggling with the education system. On top of her mediocre grades, she is soon expected to choose a career path — a real headache. This leads her to wonder how her dual heritage has shaped her identity. In a witty and humorous dialogue with her father, she embarks on a journey through her Turkish roots and childhood memories. Blending dance and spoken word, the show tells — with the freedom of a joyful body — the story of a young woman finding and affirming her own voice.

Writing, Concept & Performance: Nil BOSCA
Stage Direction Collaboration: Stanislas ROQUETTE and Olivier CONSTANT
Writing Collaboration: Alexe POUKINE and Hassam GHANCY
Assistant Directors: Jane DAVID and Sylvain GAUDU
General Stage Management: Yvan LOMBARD and Julie GICQUEL
Choreographic Insight: Chrystel CALVET
Sound Design: Stephanie VERISSIMO
Lighting Design: Geneviève SOUBIROU
Scenographic Support: Cerise GUYON
Artistic Companion: Frédéric LE VAN

The show “Euphrate” is eligible for the Pass Culture program and is also part of La Collection by the Institut Français.

Crédit Stanislas Roquette - photo EUPHRATE
Crédit Stanislas Roquette
Crédit Marion Stalens - photo EUPHRATE
Crédit Marion Stalens - photo EUPHRATE
Crédit Marion Stalens - photo EUPHRATE
Crédit Marion Stalens - photo EUPHRATE
Crédit Arthur HERVE-LENHARDT - Photo Euphrate
Crédit Arthur HERVÉ-LENHARDT - Photo Euphrate
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Flyer Euphrate - Tournée 24/25
Flyer Euphrate - Tournée USA
Flyer Euphrate - tournée Île de La Réunion
Crédit Victor Hadrien
Crédit Stanislas Roquette - photo EUPHRATE
Crédit Stanislas Roquette
Crédit Stanislas Roquette
Crédit Stanislas Roquette
Crédit Marion Stalens - photo EUPHRATE
Crédit Marion Stalens
Crédit Marion Stalens - photo EUPHRATE
Crédit Marion Stalens
Crédit Marion Stalens - photo EUPHRATE
Crédit Marion Stalens
Crédit Marion Stalens - photo EUPHRATE
Crédit Marion Stalens
Crédit Arthur HERVE-LENHARDT - Photo Euphrate
Crédit Arthur HERVE-LENHARDT
Crédit Arthur HERVÉ-LENHARDT - Photo Euphrate
Crédit Arthur HERVÉ-LENHARDT
Press Euphrate
Press Euphrate
Flyer Euphrate - Tournée 24/25
Flyer Euphrate – Tournée 24/25
Flyer Euphrate - Tournée USA
Flyer Euphrate – Tournée USA
Flyer Euphrate - tournée Île de La Réunion
Flyer Euphrate – tournée Île de La Réunion
INTERVIEW WITH NIL BOSCA (French)

A production by ARTÉPO, co-produced with Anis Gras – Le Lieu de l’Autre, with the support of the DRAC Île-de-France, the Île-de-France Region, and the Val-de-Marne Department. Supported by S.T.E.P.S [Anis Gras – Le Lieu de l’Autre (Arcueil), Nouveau Gare au Théâtre (Vitry-sur-Seine), L’étoile du nord – Nationally recognized stage for artistic creation (Paris), ECAM (Le Kremlin-Bicêtre)], the Lavoir Moderne Parisien, the Abbaye du Reclus (Talus-Saint-Prix), the Théâtre de Suresnes Jean Vilar, the Théâtre de la Cité Internationale (Paris), La Villa Albertine, and the Institut Français (Paris & Turkey).

Le Masque et la plume,
France inter

« Euphrate is magnificent, a little gem »

« Remember her name, because with this show, which reads like a barely disguised autobiography, Nil Bosca steps boldly and brilliantly into the big leagues. Known for its unrivaled word-of-mouth effect, the Avignon Off Festival has become the echo chamber for her name and for this stunning solo debut, which was a huge success »

Critics’ Pick – Télérama

« A delicious sense of phrasing (…). In her monologue full of suspense and conflicting emotions, Nil Bosca shows a clear sense of self-deprecating humor while observing the world around her with a sharp wit, ready to strike just where it stings »

« A rising star. This Franco-Turkish actress was one of the revelations of the latest Avignon Off Festival. Don’t leave the city without seeing Euphrate. Joyful. Radiant. So uplifting »

« That moment, at 17, when life appears as a big question mark, when guidance counselors are experts in disorientation, and when the list of possible careers throws you into anxiety — the talented and quick-witted Nil Bosca captures it perfectly »

Critics’ Pick – Sceneweb.fr
Best Actress Revelation – 2022 Awards

« Powerful, very funny, moving. A presence of rare strength and expressiveness. » — Actress Revelation, 2022 Awards »

« The actress also excels at creating a connection with the audience »

« Nil Bosca gracefully embodies all the voices in this autobiographical and exhilarating piece (…). Between theatre and dance, delightful dialogues and burlesque interludes, there’s plenty of laughter without ever losing the thread of genuine emotion. Life is a constant reinvention of oneself, and the path to desire is often winding »

Portrait Sceneweb.fr

« She dazzled us this summer at the Train Bleu, where she performed her first solo show Euphrate, an initiatory tale full of humor and dance. Nil Bosca has the flair to be the standout personality of the past year »

« A little jewel of a show. As an actress, Nil Bosca excels at shifting between moods and breaking emotional states. She has a beautiful speaking voice. She dances like a flame, sings beautifully. She has profound gifts and a moving sensitivity. With Euphrate, we travel and feel all kinds of emotions. We laugh a lot because Nil Bosca has that rare gift: she’s funny, witty, even clownish — without ever losing her electric grace »

« A moment of grace and gravity. Infinite delicacy. Virtuoso. A true revelation »

Critics’ Pick – La Provence

« A little joy for the audience. Nil Bosca brings Euphrate to life with strong conviction and a radiant personality »

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