Performance explores loss and memory

Marius Fouilland and Aimé Rauzier, two acrobats, created a performance titled Seuil that reflects on the emotional impact of losing a fellow performer. Their art explores the tension between presence and absence, using movement and puppetry to engage with the memory of someone who is no longer there.

Artistic elements blend circus and metaphor

In Seuil, the acrobats use a mix of dance, puppetry, and acrobatic skills to create a dialogue with the idea of death. The performance is built around the concept of balance and weight, symbolizing the struggle between life and the inanimate. Each movement seems to search for a way to hold on to presence in the face of absence.

Performance details and dates

Seuil was first performed on 8 and 9 October 2026 at l’Agora, a national circus center in Boulazac. The performance lasts one hour and is recommended for audiences aged eight and older. It was also performed in LSF, a language for the deaf and hard of hearing, on 19 November, with additional performances in Toulouse from 18 to 21 November 2026.

Collaborators and creative team

The performance was created by Marius Fouilland and Aimé Rauzier, with dramaturgical support from Aurélien Bory. Other contributors included Matthieu Siefridt for puppetry, Rachel Cazenave for external view and trouble, and Sylvère Lamotte for choreography. The team also included puppet creators, costume designers, and sound and lighting engineers, all working under the production of Compagnie Inéluctable.

Support and partnerships

Seuil was co-produced and supported by several venues, including Theatre Garonne in Toulouse and l’Agora in Boulazac. The performance received awards and financial support from various cultural organizations, including the 2024 Processus Cirque SACD Award and the 2025 Circusnext Award. It also benefited from residencies at multiple centers across France and Belgium.