Le Grand Soir

“Did someone say Sino-Russian lesbian thespians?”
Mille and Alissia have a lot in common: lesbianism, Dads who live in former Communist-turned-Capitalist-Dictatorship countries thousands of kilometres away, an obsession for raw red pepers. In this Sino-Russian version of Les Misérables meets Never Have I Ever, they invite you to a vibrant, biting and sincere celebration of daddy issues, queer friendships, Communist history… and multilingual (un)forgiveness. Expect some physical theatre, singing rituals, Russian pickles, Chinese tea, and dramatic PowerPoints, as their explore their relationships with each other, their Dads, and politics. Ready for the ride?

“Dad, I forgive you for not letting me grieve.” - audience ritual note
“Lucy, I forgive you for killing my hamster.” - audience ritual note
(No hamsters were harmed in the making of this show)

Le Grand Soir was part of the Shift+Space programme at Theatre Deli, premiered at the Etcetera Theatre for the Voilà Festival, and is a runner up for the Glitch Awards 2025 at the Lambeth Fringe!