Orphelins

Orphans is a masterpiece by Dennis Kelly and certainly his most accomplished play. One evening, Liam, covered in blood, interrupts a dinner at his sister and brother-in-law's house. What happened? The couple tries to understand, but the young man is disoriented and his story is confused. Certainties will then shatter and family intimacy will fracture under the weight of responsibility.
In this suspenseful family drama built on unspoken truths and cowardice, Dennis Kelly questions our society and the values ​​of Good and Evil. The play unflinchingly explores major themes of our time, such as violence, fear of the Other, and family ties; and challenges our moral choices: how far would we be willing to go to protect a loved one?
Thanks to its powerful and rhythmic direction, we witness, stunned, a continuous rise in tension where each character projects their anxieties. A captivating dramatic thriller that reveals the complexity of human nature.

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