Nathalie Garraud and Olivier Saccomano leaving CDN

Nathalie Garraud and Olivier Saccomano are leaving the CDN des 13 Vents in Montpellier to take on the role of succeeding Daniel Jeanneteau at T2G Théâtre de Gennevilliers – Centre dramatique national. A list of artists vying to succeed them has been compiled.

Léo Cohen-Paperman's theatrical background

Léo Cohen-Paperman is the artistic director of the Animaux en Paradis company and co-director of the Nouveau Théâtre Populaire collective. He advocates for popular theatre, aiming to strengthen the connection between artists and audiences. He trained in stage direction at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique and has directed several major plays, including Roméo et Juliette and Macbeth by Shakespeare.

Léo Cohen-Paperman's recent works and achievements

Léo Cohen-Paperman created original texts such as Le Jour de gloire est arrivé and Blanche-Neige. He also staged Le Tartuffe as part of a trilogy during the 75th Festival d'Avignon in 2021. His work Notre Comédie Humaine was performed at the Théâtre National de La Criée – CDN de Marseille and was revived in 2026. The Nouveau Théâtre Populaire received the Grand Prix for access to culture in 2025.

Léo Cohen-Paperman's political theatre series

Léo Cohen-Paperman has been working on the Huit rois (nos présidents) series, which portrays the eight presidents of the Fifth Republic. The series includes episodes such as La Vie et la mort de J. Chirac and SarkHollande (comédie identitaire), with the next episode planned for 2026. The series has had nearly 400 performances and plans for 140 more in the 2026-2027 season.

Mathilde Delahaye's directing and writing

Mathilde Delahaye trained at the École du Théâtre National de Strasbourg and has directed plays by authors such as Peter Handke and Sarah Kane. She is also the author of her own plays, including Nickel and Hildegard·e. She has been an associated artist at several national theatres and holds a doctorate in landscape theatre.

Mathilde Delahaye's educational and research work

Mathilde Delahaye has taught at various institutions, including the École du TNS and the Auvray-Nauroy school. Her research focuses on in situ theatre, and she coordinates a network around this practice. She is also working on an opera without an orchestra titled La Pièce de dix centimes with composer Pierre-Yves Macé.

Pierre Maillet's acting and directing

Pierre Maillet, born in 1972, is an actor and stage director who trained at the École du Théâtre National de Bretagne. He founded the collective Les Lucioles in Rennes and has directed over 35 stage productions. He has also performed in plays by other directors and is known for his work with authors connected to cinema.

Pierre Maillet's recent projects

Pierre Maillet recently directed Et j'en suis là de mes rêveries after Alain Guiraudie and Habiter by Patricia Allio. He is also working on a cycle of plays dedicated to a mythical cabaret in New York from the 1970s-1980s, including Edith Beale au Reno Sweeney.

Gurshad Shaheman's artistic journey

Gurshad Shaheman, artistic director of La Ligne d'Ombre, trained at the École Régionale d'Acteurs de Cannes and Marseille. He is also a master's graduate in comparative literature. He has written and staged several plays, including Pourama Pourama and Les Forteresses, which won awards in 2022 and 2023.

Gurshad Shaheman's community and international projects

Gurshad Shaheman is known for his Cabarets Dégenrés event and has created Jadis, lorsque mon cœur cassa, a sound and floral installation. He has collaborated with artists in Quebec and has created Cabaret Téhéran, which explores the history of feminist struggles in Iran. He also teaches at several institutions and his texts are published by Les Solitaires Intempestifs.

Carole Thibaut's directing and artistic leadership

Carole Thibaut directed the Théâtre des Îlets – CDN de Montluçon from 2016 to 2025. She trained at the ENSATT and has directed a wide range of plays, from large theatrical frescoes to intimate performances. She has also collaborated with various artists and disciplines, including dance and digital arts.

Carole Thibaut's current projects and future plans

Carole Thibaut is associated with the Scène Nationale de Bourg-en-Bresse for the 2026-2027 season. She continues to explore the intersection of the real and the poetic in her work. She has created several productions, including Dans la maison de l'ogre and Récits d'intérieurs, and is also a professor at the Sorbonne Nouvelle.

Aurélie Van Den Daele's artistic philosophy

Aurélie Van Den Daele chose to focus on stage direction after training as an actress. She founded the DDG collective and explores political fiction theatre, integrating technological tools into her creations. She has worked with various institutions and has developed a project focused on living and contemporary writings.

Aurélie Van Den Daele's recent works and future projects

Aurélie Van Den Daele has directed plays such as Angels in America and L'Absence de guerre and is currently working on La Cerisaie by Tchekhov. She is also staging a feminist manifesto written by ten authors and a fable exploring themes such as the press and sisterhood. She continues to develop her work at the Théâtre de l'Union and the École Supérieure de Théâtre de l'Union.