Barbara (par Barbara)

Barbara never minced her words. In the mouth of Marie-Sophie Ferdane, her phrases snap, caress and scratch, close to the skin and piano. And we drink in her words with delight. This is not a musical tribute—she did not like those. Authors Arnaud Cathrine and Clémentine Deroudille and director Emmanuel Noblet have chosen to leave the singer in the shadows and bring the woman of words into the light. On stage, the Lady in Black is blonde and is called Marie-Sophie Ferdane. Accompanied by her faithful pianist (Olivier Marguerit, perfect in the role), she unfolds her life, sings other people’s songs, answers interviews and shares her intimate letters. Thirty years later, we still miss her freedom of tone, tinged with humor. Tell me, when will you return? Conceived by Marie-Sophie Ferdane and Emmanuel Noblet With Marie-Sophie Ferdane, Olivier Marguerit alternating with Mathieu Geghre