Choreographer's new work explores stuntwomen
Choreographer Solène Wachter’s new piece Machine à spectacle examines the world of stuntwomen in action films, focusing on the physicality and technical skills involved in their work.Inspiration from a documentary on stuntwomen
The work is inspired by the 2022 documentary Cascadeuses, which tells the stories of three professional stuntwomen, highlighting their experiences and the challenges they face in the industry.Choreography highlights technical aspects of stunts
Wachter transforms the technical elements of stunt work into dance, using tableaux and isolated gestures to create choreographic scenes. This includes a solo inspired by the silent film actor Buster Keaton and repeated falling movements on a mat.Performers and collaborators involved
The piece features five performers—Maureen Bator, Synne Elve Enoksen, Chandra Grangean, Johanna Lemke, and Mien Heyvaert—with contributions from lighting designer Alice Panziera, sound designer Milan Van Doren, and set designer François Aubry dit “Moustache.”Performance dates and support institutions
Machine à spectacle was created with support from institutions such as Cndc – Angers and Ménagerie de verre. It will be performed at Chaillot, Théâtre national de la Danse, from 14 to 17 October 2026.
