Dance performance explores pre-show emotions
A dance performance titled Pourparlers by the Manceaux company Et alors ! centers on the emotions and preparations of two dancers before their curtain rises. The piece, created by Marie Dissais and Marjorie Kellen, delves into themes such as friendship, life beyond the stage, and personal challenges like jury duty.Performance blends speech and physicality
The performance is described as a discussion between laughter and gravity, using both speech and physicality to convey expressions. It features a philosophical conversation that avoids seriousness, with thoughts as flexible as a malleable pincer, highlighting the fluidity of the performers' interactions.Collaborators contribute to the production
Pourparlers is co-authored by Florian Guillo and directed by Bertrand Cauchois. It includes contributions from various collaborators, such as Louise Kervella for complicitous gaze and costume reference, Hannah Daugreilh for stage design, and Amélie Polachowska for sound creation, showcasing a multidisciplinary approach to the production.Performance details and audience information
The estimated duration of the performance is one hour, suitable for audiences aged 13 and older. Pourparlers will be performed from 1st to 3rd December 2026 at Theatre Les Quinconces & l'Espal, National Scene, Le Mans, and on 17th December 2026 at Theatre de l'Hotel de Ville de Saint Barthélémy d'Anjou.Financial support for the production
The production has received financial support from the State - DRAC of Pays de la Loire, the Sarthe Departmental Council, the City of Le Mans, and the SPEDIDAM, reflecting the backing of both local and national cultural institutions.
