Gisele Pelicot rape case to be told in London play
Thirty actors will take part in the documentary-style performance based on documents from the trial.
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"It's about disentangling the story from the couple Gisèle and Dominique Pelicot – turning it into a story that belongs to all of us and at the same time to none of us."
— Milo Rau , Celebrity
"Milo Rau's extraordinary testimonial piece The Pelicot Trial breaks out beyond our theatre walls to County Hall; a piece of confronting event-theatre which bears witness to the harrowing story of Gisèle Pelicot."
— Nadia Fall , Executive
Key People
Dominique Pelicot is Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, who was jailed for drugging and raping her.
Gisèle Pelicot is a survivor of sexual abuse known for her courage in publicly confronting her rapists.
Milo Rau is a Swiss director and playwright known for creating documentary-style performances.
Nadia Fall is the artistic director and chief executive of the Young Vic Theatre.
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Thirty actors will take part in the documentary-style performance based on documents from the trial.
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