Main intercultural exploration :
Exploring shadow theatre in Bali
In April 2023, I had the privilege of taking part in a masterclass on shadow theatre and masks in Bali. The experience had a profound effect on me, challenging my perception of shadow theatre, an art form that I've been practising for many years. The fusion of tradition and innovation by Balinese artists, and the elevation to a profound spiritual dimension, opened up new horizons for me and enriched my understanding of this ancestral art.
Theatrical collaboration in the DRC
As part of the Francophonie in March 2018 and at the invitation of the Institut Français RDC, I conducted a laboratory with the Théâtre des Intrigants in Kinshasa on theatrical writing for young audiences. I was particularly struck by the disparity in wealth and the difficulty of accessing cultural events.
Puppet project in Madagascar
At the invitation of the Cie des Zonzons in 2016, I went to Diégo Suarez to stage short puppet scenes of texts by Lolita Monga as part of an artistic laboratory entitled Les Voix de la marionnette.
We tackled themes linked to prostitution.
Celebration of traditional arts in Cameroon
In 2007, I accompanied Cameroonian artists and students in the organisation of the Paroles d'Aïeux festival on traditional arts in Central Cameroon.
I was welcomed by M'Vet players and went to a village in Central Cameroon to learn about the Chimpanzee Dance.
Artistic immersion in Sri Lanka
In 2006, the Alliance Française in Colombo invited me to work with Sri Lankan string puppeteers.