His struggle to resolve this crisis, without fracturing his marriage or compromising his comfortable way of life, is explored in original and unsettling ways. Florian Zeller's raw and mysterious play, translated by Christopher Hampton, premieres at Hampstead Theatre, London, in February 2022.
Florian Zeller Ordre des livres
Florian Zeller est un romancier et dramaturge français dont l'œuvre plonge dans les complexités de la psychologie humaine. Il crée avec maestria des récits qui explorent les dynamiques complexes des relations et des situations quotidiennes, les transformant en expériences captivantes et souvent troublantes pour le lecteur. L'écriture de Zeller se caractérise par ses techniques de création de tension et sa capacité à révéler les motivations cachées de ses personnages. Son style distinctif, marqué par l'économie et une profonde résonance émotionnelle, en fait une voix significative de la littérature contemporaine.






- 2022
- 2019
The Son
- 112pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Florian Zeller's The Son completes a trilogy with The Mother and The Father, all of which are translated by Christopher Hampton. The Son premiered at the Kiln Theatre, London, in February 2019, and transferred to the Duke of York's Theatre in August.
- 2018
The Mother
- 84pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Anne loved the time in her life when she prepared breakfast each morning for her two young children. Years later, spending hours alone, Anne convinces herself that her husband is having an affair. If only her son were to break-up with his girlfriend. He would return home and come down for breakfast. She would put on her new red dress and they would go out. The Mother premiered at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal, Bath and transferred to the Tricycle Theatre, London. It was awarded the Moliere Award 2011 for Best Play and Best Actress.
- 2018
The Height of the Storm
- 80pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Andre and Madeleine have been in love for over fifty years. And why does Andre feel like he isn't there at all?Christopher Hampton's translation of Florian Zeller's The Height of the Storm was first performed at Richmond Theatre, London, and opened in the West End at Wyndham's Theatre in October 2018.
- 2018
The Father
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
The Father, in this English translation by Christopher Hampton, was commissioned by the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal, Bath and premiered in October 2014. The production transferred to the Tricycle Theatre, London and subsequently to Wyndham's Theatre in the West End. Florian Zeller's The Father was awarded the Moliere Award for Best Play and the Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Actor.
- 2017
The Lie
- 112pages
- 4 heures de lecture
In Florian Zeller's The Lie, a companion piece to his earlier play The Truth, Michel and Laurence are coming for dinner. Translated by Christopher Hampton, The Lie received its English language world premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London, in September 2017.
- 2016
The Truth
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
It follows the phenomenal success of The Father (Theatre Royal Bath, Tricycle, London and West End) and The Mother (Theatre Royal Bath, Tricycle, London), both by Florian Zeller and translated by Christopher Hampton.
- 2015
The Mother and The Father
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Anne loved the time in her life when she prepared breakfast each morning for her two young children. Years later, spending hours alone, Anne convinces herself that her husband is having an affair. If only her son were to break-up with his girlfriend. He would return home and come down for breakfast.
- 2014
La jouissance
- 192pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Nicolas et Pauline, amoureux, souhaitent vivre ensemble. La naissance de leur enfant met en lumière leurs frustrations, leur fatigue et les promesses qu'ils avaient faites.
