14:20 / VALENTINE LOSSEAU
On m'a trouvée grandie
ARTIST INITIATIVES
Suitable for 14+ years
1h30
Appearances, disappearances, and levitations – On m’a trouvée grandie uses the ingeniousness and poetry of new magic to delve deep into the heart of a psychiatric hospital at the turn of the last century.
In 1896, a mysterious patient was admitted to the La Pitié- Salpêtrière Hospital: Madeleine had lived her whole life on edge, claiming to have experienced episodes of levitation. Shemet a physician who took on unusual cases that he hoped to cure using hypnosis. For the new creation of her company 14:20 – founder of new magic – Valentine Losseau drew inspiration from a dark chapter in the history of medicine. In this theater of realities, we follow patients labeled as hysterical, characters with poignant destinies, torn between the enigmatic grace of surrender and the necessity of resistance. In a surreal, somewhat symbolist ambiance, a new mechanism allows for any of the performers, objects, settings on stage to appear or disappear, instantly or gradually, in full or in part. Leïla Ka, a young artist with a strong reputation, choreographed and performs one of the roles in this work which is at once spectacular, sensitive, and pictorially engaging.
For technical reasons and to ensure the success of the magical effects in the performance, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Latecomers will not be admitted into the theater.
- The use of mobile phones or any other light source is strictly prohibited.
- Please keep your devices turned off throughout the entire performance, including during the curtain call.
- Photography and video recording are strictly forbidden.
- Under no circumstances should the blocked seats be used.
Thank you for your understanding.
Design, dramaturgy and artistic direction Valentine Losseau Stage direction and magic Valentine Losseau and Raphaël Navarro With Yvain Juillard, Leïla Ka, Delphine Lanson, David Murgia, Florence Peyrard Featuring Marco Bataille-Testu, Marine Bragard, Ayelén Cantini, Thierry Debroas, Théo Jourdainne, and Jessica Williams Text Yvain Juillard, Valentine Losseau, David Murgia Additional text Mâkhi Xenakis Choreography Leïla Ka Physical writing Leïla Ka, Delphine Lanson, Florence Peyrard
Scenography Benjamin Gabrié Lighting Valentine Losseau and Maureen Sizun Vom Dorp Costumes Siegrid Petit-Imbert General and stage management Marine Bragard Lighting management Maureen Sizun Vom Dorp
Special effects and cues management Camille Gateau Sound management Clément Netzer Shadow and stage management Marco Bataille-Testu Stage management Marine Bragard, Ayelén Cantini, Thierry Debroas, Théo Jourdainne, Jessica Williams Props construction William Defresne Technical engineering Benjamin Gabrié Technical engineering support Mickaël Marchadier Administrative and production management Luz Mando Administration officer Liana Déchel
Compagnie 14:20 is supported by the French Ministry of Culture – DRAC Normandie and the Normandy Region. It also receives support from the BNP Paribas Foundation for the development of its projects. On m’a trouvée grandie is supported by the Seine-Maritime Department.
14:20 is in residence at DSN Dieppe, Théâtre de l’Arsenal – a certified stage in Val-de-Reuil, and works in partnership with the Centre National des Arts du Cirque for education and research.
Production Compagnie 14:20 Coproduction La Villette, Paris; Les Célestins, Théâtre de Lyon; Les Nuits de Fourvière – International Festival of the Lyon Metropolis; Théâtre de Caen; Platform 2 Pôles Cirque in Normandy La Brèche in Cherbourg; SPRING international festival of new circus forms; Réseau Grand Ciel and Théâtre de la Madeleine in Troyes; Points communs – New National Stage of Cergy-Pontoise, Val d’Oise; Théâtre de Suresnes Jean Vilar; Théâtre Le Rive Gauche, Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray; Le Préau – National Drama Center of Normandie-Vire; Théâtre des Quartiers d’Ivry, National Drama Center of Val-de-Marne.
This performance has benefited from the Initiatives d’artistes de La Villette program, which supports the creation and dissemination of works, assisting artists throughout the development process until the realization of their performance.
Practical information
Grande Halle
Metro
Line 5 - Porte de Pantin station
Tramway
Line 3b - Porte de Pantin station
Bus
Bus 75, 151 - Porte de Pantin stop
Parking
Q-Park
Philharmonie
Q-Park
Cité de la Musique - La Villette
Q-Park
Cité de la Musique - Conservatoire
Parking
Cité des Sciences
PRM contact at 01 40 03 75 75
- The Artistic and Cultural Education Department of La Villette collaborates with numerous schools and social organizations around this performance. For some public showings, a significant number of young people can be accommodated in the audience
- Light food and refreshments available on-site before the show in the Grande Halle
- Several dining options available in the park before and after the show
For technical reasons and to ensure the success of the magical effects in the performance, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Latecomers will not be admitted into the theater.
- The use of mobile phones or any other light source is strictly prohibited.
- Please keep your devices turned off throughout the entire performance, including during the curtain call.
- Photography and video recording are strictly forbidden.
- Under no circumstances should the blocked seats be used.
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