Jean-Pierre Martinez
Dramaturge, Playwright, Dramaturgo
Politics often resembles a ruthless game of chess, devoid of moral considerations. Whether playing as the white or black pieces, the ultimate goal for each side is to conquer and eliminate the other, leaving only a solitary king on the board. This absurd game concludes with the opponent’s defeat, bringing the entire game to an end, only to set the stage for a potential rematch. Such is the theme explored in this dark comedy, where the king, queen, and their conniving contenders spare no pawns in their quest for victory. It serves as a tragicomic portrayal of the excesses that those infected with the political virus can indulge in…
Original title : Échecs aux Rois
Translation by the author
Cast: 8 characters
Possible casting: 6M/2F, 5M/3F, 4M/4F, 3M/5F, 6F/2M
A play written in July 2020
A play created at Saint-Régis-du-coin, the 29th of July 2021
Spanish translation by the author: Jaque Mate
Portuguese translation by the author: Xeque-Mate
France, Burkina Faso