David Lescot

Playwright, stage director and musician.

Artist associated with the Théâtre de la Ville, David Lescot’s productions mix theatre with non-dramatic forms, particularly music and song. Among the numerous prizes he has received, highlights include the Prix du Syndicat de la Critique (Critics’ Prize) for the best creation in the French language for Un homme en faillite (2007), the Grand Prix de Littérature dramatique (Dramatic Literature Prize) for L’européene (2008) and the Molière for the best new talent in theatre for La commission centrale de l’enfance (2008), a monologue that he performed for five years (2008-2013) with the sole accompaniment of a 1964 Czech electric guitar.

His most recent works for theatre are Les Jeunes, On refait tout and Réfection, all three from 2011, and Le Système de Ponzi (2012).

A staged reading will be held at the Sala Beckett of Lescot’s Un home en fallida as part of the events for Fabulamundi, during the 9th edition of the Obrador d’estiu (2014). On a previous occasion, in 2009, a staged reading was held of Matrimoni. He has also taught numerous courses and seminars on playwriting.