About
The Trial of a Life is a play about Marie-Claire, 16 and pregnant in 1971, and the women who help her get an illegal abortion. In 1972 they are charged, and lawyer Gisèle Halimi leads the trial.
What to expect
The play follows Marie-Claire and the women around her.
- Marie-Claire is 16 and pregnant in summer 1971
- Abortion is a crime punished by law
- She does not want to keep the child
- She wants an abortion
- Her mother Michèle, Lucette, Renée and Micheline help
- The illegal abortion goes wrong
- In autumn 1972 all the women are charged
- Lawyer Gisèle Halimi leads the Bobigny trial
Questions
When does THE TRIAL OF A LIFE – Gisèle, Marie-Claire, Michèle... and the others start and end?
THE TRIAL OF A LIFE – Gisèle, Marie-Claire, Michèle... and the others is on Wednesday, 24 March 2027, 20:00.
Where is THE TRIAL OF A LIFE – Gisèle, Marie-Claire, Michèle... and the others?
THE TRIAL OF A LIFE – Gisèle, Marie-Claire, Michèle... and the others takes place at CC Ukkel, Rodestraat 47, Ukkel.
How much are tickets for THE TRIAL OF A LIFE – Gisèle, Marie-Claire, Michèle... and the others?
Tickets for THE TRIAL OF A LIFE – Gisèle, Marie-Claire, Michèle... and the others cost €23 at the theatre's official ticket shop.
How long is it and what age is it for?
The play lasts 1 hour 20 minutes.
It is for ages 13 and up, for all audiences.
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Getting there
CC Ukkel, Rodestraat 47, 1180 Ukkel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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