Escaping Oneself
Venue: Battersea Arts Centre
Date: 13–14/11/2026
Type: Theatre
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Blending feats of memory, theatre, and humour, Escaping Oneself is a haunting, intimate solo performance in which literature becomes a line of flight. In an original concept by magician Yann Frisch, Échapper à soi (Escaping Oneself) tells the story of two friends. Alice, an actress, shares the story of her friendship with Chloé, an author. Chloé has hyperthymesia – the ability to memorize and recount every single detail of her life. Blurring the lines between reality and fiction, Chloé Vivarès demonstrates this ability live on stage. Through reflection and audience interaction, she reveals the story of a woman driven by a survival instinct to immerse herself in books.
Exploring the persistence of memories and the impossibility of forgetting, Escaping Oneself is a dazzling invitation to celebrate the books we read.
"A show you won't soon forget" Télérama
Time: 7pm and 8pm
Tickets: Pay What You Can (Recommended Price £15)*
*All orders subject to a £2 transaction fee
Running Time: 60 mins (approx.)
Age Guidance: 14+
Performed in French with English subtitles
This event takes place in person in our Members Bar
Priority booking is now open to BAC Champions and Hive Members.
General booking opens Friday 24 July at 12pm
Address:
Battersea Arts Centre, Lavendar Hill, London, SW11 5TN
Phone: 020 7223 2223
Web site: https://bac.org.uk