Rebelles en exil- Grand reporterre #12 is a performance that weaves together the personal stories of Tatiana Frolova, a Russian stage director, and Soro Solo, an Ivorian journalist, both of whom fled their home countries to continue their creative and journalistic work. The performance delves into the themes of exile and resistance, using languages such as Russian, Dyula, and French without translation, creating an immersive and sensory experience that reflects the emotional and cultural dislocation of exile. Elements like heartbeats, sound archives, radio voices, and objects collected during their escape are used to build a dynamic, living material—an organic form of theater where personal and political themes intertwine.
The performance aligns with the mission of Grand ReporTERRE, which seeks to bring art and journalism into conversation to challenge fragile democracies and the silencing of voices. The audience is invited to become part of the narrative by contributing their own pieces of history, forming a collective choir that reinforces the theme of freedom and shared experience.
The performance was created and directed by Tatiana Frolova and Soro Solo, with contributions from Bleue Isambard, Tatiana Frolova, and Soro Solo. Sound and video elements were managed by Vladimir Smirnov, with sound design by Egor Frolov. Angélique Clairand and Éric Massé provided artistic collaboration, while Quentin Chambeaud, Maxime Lippert, Thierry Pertière, and Christophe Reboul offered technical support.
The production was by Théâtre du Point du Jour in Lyon, with co-production by Les Francophonies - From writings to the stage. Residency support was provided by Théâtre du Cloître in Bellac, and photography was handled by Théâtre du Point du Jour. Les Francophonies - From writings to the stage was presented at Théâtre de l'Union, CDN Limoges, on 29 and 30 September 2026, and later at Théâtre du Point du Jour in Lyon from 12 to 14 October.
Performance Explores Exile and Resistance Through Art and Journalism
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