The cycle of the seasons, the passage between generations, the circle of life – these are the themes explored show after show by Théâtre l’Articule, particularly in Petites variations. As playful as they are pared-down, these short, technically light forms, which can be installed anywhere, evoke the essential bonds forged between grandparents and grandchildren, and the way they shape the individual’s relationship with the world. Time and the relationship with others are at the heart of these two tableaux, as they are essential to the approach of Fatna Djahra’s company, which is aimed at very young audiences. Two duos of actresses, carefully selected objects, a simple narrative and a dialogue between different stage disciplines: these are the ingredients of l’Articule, which has been combining circus and object theater since it was first created. Time to grow, time to share and, since this is theater, time to use your imagination !
Théâtre l'Articule
Les petites variations / #1 mouvement pour cartes postales et #2 mouvement pour petite voiture
From ages 4
Concept Fatna Djahra
Performance Variation #1 Ella Beerli et Isabelle Monier-Esquis
Performance Variation #2 Fatna Djahra et Isabelle Monier-Esquis
Staging Hélène Hudovernik, Christophe Noël, Fatna Djahra
Visual artists Judith Dubois et Leah Babel
Artistic collaboration Philippe Rodriguez Jorda, Alicia Packer et Lola Riccaboni
Scenography Gordon Higginson
Construction circus equipment Fil Deblock
Musical création Julien Israelian
Light design Philippe Dunant
Costumes Verena Dubach
Administration Mathilde Babel Rostan – Atelier Gazelle
Diffusion Camille Triadou
Production Théâtre l’Articule
Co-productions Théâtre des Marionnettes de Genève, Théâtre de Grand-Champ de Gland, Ville de Lancy, Château Rouge – Annemasse, Théâtre La Halle ô Grains – Bayeux, Le Sablier – Centre national de la marionnette en Normandie, Le Mouffetard – Théâtre de la marionnette à Paris
With the support of Fond de transformation – République et Canton de Genève, Ville de Genève, la Loterie Romande, Pro Helvetia