La Renverse

A lighthouse keeper sets out on a surreal sea quest after reading the final pages of a mysterious journal. Blending shadow theatre, live music, and marionettes, this mobile nighttime show evokes Jules Verne’s spirit in a poetic, dreamlike maritime adventure. 

This show takes place outdoors > remember to take something to cover up and something to wear in case it rains. Umbrellas are not recommended, as they interfere with visibility.

The show was devised by Erol Gülgönen, Séline Gülgönen, Florence Kormann, Christophe Pagnon and Claire Van Zande.
Design of the stage structure, sets and puppets Erol Gülgönen, Florence Kormann
Text, voice and lighting Christophe Pagnon, Claire Van Zande
Sound Frédéric Laügt, Corentin Vigot
Lighting Nicolas Dalban-Moreynas
Costumes Violaine de Maupeou
Design and production of the stage structure Nil Obstrat, centre for artistic and technical creation dedicated to the street arts, Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône
Manipulation Erol Gülgönen, Florence Kormann, Christophe Pagnon
Music Séline Gülgönen (clarinets), Fabien Guyot (percussion), Jean Lucas (conches, trombone, accordion)
Lighting and sound Frédéric Laügt
General Manager Donatien Letort, Cécile Mazelin (alternating)
Production and Distribution Christelle Lechat
Production and administration Susanna Hsing
With the help of Baptiste Bouquin (outside ears), Martin Maniez (painting), Léo Maurel (conch shells), Thibault Moutin (lighting), Philippe Smith (vocals), Marine Somerville (graphic colouring)

Coproduction and residencies Espace d’Albret Nérac • L’Espace Périphérique • La Faïencerie • La Lisière • Le Sablier, CNMa • Théâtre-Sénart, Scène nationale • Les Tombées de la Nuit • Nil Obstrat, Centre de création de Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône • PIVO, Scène conventionnée Art en Territoire • Réseau Risotto 
Funding Ministère de la Culture, Aide nationale à la création pour les arts de la rue et du cirque (2024) • Aide à la diffusion de la ville de Paris