French Pig

by David Jacobi

In Medieval Europe, criminal trials weren’t just for humans. Animal “criminals” were also put before a judge and jury. After her sister is killed by their pig, a peasant farmer wades through the miry bureaucracy of the 15th century criminal justice system in order to get her pig back. French Pig is Sarte meets Lecoq Mime meets My Cousin Vinny. It’s a play about mourning, existential pigs, hiding in plain sight...

In Medieval Europe, criminal trials weren’t just for humans. Animal “criminals” were also put before a judge and jury. After her sister is killed by their pig, a peasant farmer wades through the miry bureaucracy of the 15th century criminal justice system in order to get her pig back. French Pig is Sarte meets Lecoq Mime meets My Cousin Vinny. It’s a play about mourning, existential pigs, hiding in plain sight, and the eternal struggle to give meaning to/prove the pointlessness of tragic events.

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  • Eric Roberts: French Pig by David Jacobi
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    This play is funny, very Mel Brooks humor mixed with a vulgar spouting pig whose objectives are very clear from the start. The play doesn't linger too long in moments but has moments where the emotions can breathe as the woman deals with grief and responsibility. This play is layered and comes to a satisfying conclusion.

    This play is funny, very Mel Brooks humor mixed with a vulgar spouting pig whose objectives are very clear from the start. The play doesn't linger too long in moments but has moments where the emotions can breathe as the woman deals with grief and responsibility. This play is layered and comes to a satisfying conclusion.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: French Pig by David Jacobi
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    A fascinating time when pigs were on trial that makes us question everything! Well done.

    A fascinating time when pigs were on trial that makes us question everything! Well done.

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  • Toby Malone: French Pig by David Jacobi
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    A fearless, sharp-as-a-whip farce that follows a medieval French criminal trial designed to prosecute a murderous, mouthy pig. Like, the animal. Jacobi builds a world that is self-aware and hilarious, taking the time to follow the multi-day trial and its inevitable outcome, with a deft wit and brilliant character choices. This one's a gem.

    A fearless, sharp-as-a-whip farce that follows a medieval French criminal trial designed to prosecute a murderous, mouthy pig. Like, the animal. Jacobi builds a world that is self-aware and hilarious, taking the time to follow the multi-day trial and its inevitable outcome, with a deft wit and brilliant character choices. This one's a gem.

    ”
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