Bartabas’s first novel, Les cogne-trottoirs, has just been published by Editions Gallimard. ! Written in French !
“In this sensitive and deeply moving coming-of-age novel, Bartabas brings to life an unexpected and profoundly endearing duo: a tightrope-walking donkey and a little girl who has been condemned to silence by tragedy. Together, they roam the vibrant margins of the city, its areas of shadow and light, its invisible figures and flashes of raw poetry. Through writing that is both rough and delicate, the author explores the territories of loneliness, rebellion, and healing. His unique perspective reveals intimate and social fractures, while allowing a rebellious, fragile, and luminous beauty to shine through. True to his multifaceted work, Bartabas continues his artistic endeavor here: shaking up forms, shifting perspectives, and broadening the field of the senses.” Librairie de La place aux herbes
On this occasion, Bartabas will be meeting you throughout France… Find the program here
Pioneer of an unprecedented expression, combining equestrian art, music, dance and comedy, Bartabas invented and staged a new form of live performance : the equestrian theatre.
Designed by architect Patrick Bouchain, the theatre is a wooden construction. As soon as they enter the premises, audience members feel like they are already in the show.