School
Since the start of the 2025 academic year, a Theatre and Puppetry Class (Chat’M) has been set up at the Collège Rouget de Lisle in Charleville-Mézières. With support of the Ministry of Education and in partnership with the Pôle International de la Marionnette. This initiative is unique in France.
The launch, during the 23rd FMTM), enabled pupils to attend shows and discover different puppetry techniques.
The Pôle provides expertise and support in educational engineering: advice on developing the educational programme, mobilising local artists for performances, and assistance in designing a “spectator experience”.
He will connect pupils with his activities: visits to ESNAM, end-of-course presentations by students, residency outings, etc. Members of his team (librarians, outreach officers, etc.) and ESNAM teachers will participate in the class.
Beneficiaries for the 2025–2026 school year: one Year 6 class (first year).
Subsequently, one additional year group will be opened each year.
The programme is set to continue at Lycée Chanzy as part of the Theatre Option and Theatre Specialism.