THE COMPANY
Founded in 1998, the « Compagnie de Monsieur et Madame O » is a non profit making organization.. Its main purpose is to promote miming by thouht first production, tour, practical teaching (work group and training course ) and theoretical teaching (lectures and exposures ).
Violaine Clanet and Laurent Clairet are the artistic directors. Both are attracted to a theatre where words becomes gestures, to a visual, corporal, poetic theatre on the borders of mime, danse and circus. Without disowning their own roots, they bring out a personal dramatic art and teaching skills that are nurtured on their various experiences and artistic meetings.
About la Compagnie de Monsieur et Madame O
'The Department of Cultural Action and Cooperation in Jerusalem’ invited ‘La Compagnie de Monsieur et Madame O’ for two performances in Ramallah... instead of traditional mime, the actors put on a powerful and intelligent show that enchanted the audience... we highly recommend this show and this troupe for their artistic and human qualities.’
Jean-Pierre BAJARD,
Adviser at the Department of Cultural Action and Cooperation in Jerusalem, December 2000.
‘La Compagnie de Monsieur et Madame O’ gave two performances of their show; the theatre was packed and there were a lot of young people. Both times the reception was excellent and the audience left enthusiastic. The ovation of a public used to high quality performances proves a point. This new genre surprised and seduced the audience in presenting a current trend in French theatrical arts in one of its most successful forms...’
Benoit Vitse,
Director of the French Institute of Kiev, June 2001.