The Smile of Darwin, a play performed by Isabella Rossellini, humorously explores the links between theater and science. Directed by Muriel Mayette-Holtz, this play, inspired by Darwin’s work, will arrive in Nice in 2025.
This Thursday, November 14, the Forum Jacques Prรฉvert of Carros is hosting the premiere of the play The Smile of Darwin. Imagined and performed by Isabella Rossellini, this show offers a unique exploration of communication and evolution, through the lens of theater and science. Directed by Muriel Mayette-Holtz, this fascinating work promises to captivate the audience at the Salle des Franciscains. A show that the people of Nice can see at the Thรฉรขtre National de Nice from April 26 to 30, 2025.
Isabella Rossellini, an actress and ethology enthusiast, uses her art to serve a subject that is both scholarly and entertaining. She embodies various characters, ranging from Charles Darwin to animals, to illustrate evolutionary theories. Her performance pays tribute to the British naturalist’s research on universal behaviors, such as smiling. According to her, smiling is an instinctive language shared by humans and potentially by animals.
Between smile and reflection
Using a simple set design, she creates an atmosphere conducive to reflection and emotion. The addition of videos enhances the visual experience, adding touches of humor and lightness.
This show, halfway between a lecture and a theater lesson, tackles the boundary between the world of researchers and that of artists. Isabella Rossellini aims to reconcile these two worlds, often perceived as opposed. Through her playful and educational approach, she invites the audience to rethink notions of communication and empathy.
Open to audiences aged 13 and over, The Smile of Darwin lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. Theater and science enthusiasts will find here a unique show that makes you smile while prompting reflection on evolution and shared behaviors beyond species. A promising evening for the naturally curious, and culture enthusiasts.
