Hautefage-la-Tour Residents Journey Through Centuries with ”Middle Ages Forever“ Performance
Hautefage-la-tour’s village hall hosted a lively immersion into medieval history on [Date of performance – not provided in source, needs to be added], as Compagnie Le temps qui pique presented their show, “Middle Ages Forever.” The performance wasn’t a passive viewing experience; audience members were invited onto the stage, becoming active participants in a comedic exploration spanning ten centuries.
The performance by Romain Noury and Jason Delaruelle represents a growing trend of accessible ancient engagement, aiming to dismantle barriers between academic study and public enjoyment of the arts. This initiative directly impacts local communities by fostering cultural enrichment and offering unique educational opportunities, while the company’s broader mission seeks to broaden access to both theater and history nationwide.
Noury, the show’s writer and performer, and Delaruelle, the director, frist connected while students at the Sorbonne’s history faculty. Their initial idea-to present historical lectures theatrically-gained momentum after a suggestion from Professor Patrick Boucheron to develop full-scale stage productions blending history and performance. following theatrical training and stage experience, the pair formalized their collaboration in 2021, establishing Compagnie Le temps qui pique to specifically create these historically-informed plays.
“Middle Ages Forever” playfully revisits pivotal moments and figures – knights, peasants, witches, and the Crusades – offering a lighthearted yet informative viewpoint on the medieval period. The company’s core commitment is to connect communities with the artistic and cultural world, functioning as a bridge between historical scholarship and theatrical expression for a wide audience.
