Adjoa Andoh, Rosie O'Donnell and Julie Hesmondhalgh to appear in play about Gisele Pelicot case
Summary
A play called The Pelicot Trial will be performed in London, based on the real court case of Dominique Pelicot, who was jailed for drugging and raping his wife while allowing others to do the same. The show features actors and public figures and uses real documents and testimonies to tell the story of Gisele Pelicot, who became a symbol of strength against sexual abuse.Key Facts
- The play will be performed on November 30 at London's County Hall and will also be streamed online.
- Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in jail for drugging and raping his wife, and allowing 50 other men to rape her.
- Gisele Pelicot, his wife, openly spoke about her abuse and chose to waive her right to privacy as a survivor.
- The Pelicot Trial play uses real trial documents and psychiatric reports as its script.
- Twenty to thirty well-known actors and public figures, including Rosie O'Donnell, Adjoa Andoh, and Julie Hesmondhalgh, will take part.
- The production was first shown in Vienna and has since toured many cities like New York and Milan.
- The play was developed with help from journalists and feminist groups in France.
- The Young Vic theatre is hosting the London performance and describes the play as honoring the courage of an ordinary woman who helped bring change.
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