Mafia Therapy

9 Rue Pasteur, Art Scène Théâtre

A seasoned psychoanalyst receives a killer determined to treat his obsessive-compulsive disorders. The criminal threatens to kill the practitioner if he does not cure him, sits in the doctor's chair and reverses the roles. The play explores the image of the father, repressed memories and the human condition through a blend of humor and philosophy. The play is performed and written by Patrick Lode (the therapist) and Bruno Spiesser (the villain) very loosely inspired by the film Maffia Blues. A burlesque comedy, a noir and a psychoanalytic play created in 2023 by the Compagnie du Baluchon. Com…