ROBERT WILSON | COCOROSIE
Jungle Book
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A project initiated by Théâtre de la Ville Paris, it will have its world premiere at the Grand Théâtre du Luxembourg on April 26, 2019. A cast of young musicians/performers will inhabit the stunning landscapes of Wilson and the unique sound of Cocorosie in a music theatre production designed for young audiences and families.
Kipling’s novel has had endless representations throughout the years. The world that Kipling created has entertained generations of children and adults who have discovered this unforgettable classic in its many artistic representations. The words of the British writer will materialise through Wilson’s ability to create unexpected and abstract visions that often look at the world through the eyes of a child. When asked to direct The Jungle Book, Wilson said: “The Jungle Book is a work for all ages. I always liked what Baudelaire said: ’Genius is no more than childhood recaptured at will’.”
The unique sound and lyrics of Cocorosie will recount the very well-known story of Mowgli’s journey among his animal friends in the jungle, recreating a world of fantasy and reality in yet another form that will contribute to keep The Jungle Book immortal in the same way as the tales of Aesop, La Fontaine, Andersen and Perrault have enchanted people for centuries.
DATES
UK / Manchester
Factory International 27-31 March 2024
TUNISIA / Tunis
Festival international des Journées théâtrales de Carthage, Opéra de Tunis 2-3 December 2023
FRANCE / Bordeaux
Grand-Théâtre de Bordeaux
28 March-1 April 2023
BELGIUM / Antwerpen
deSingel
10-12 March 2023
ITALY / Florence
Teatro della Pergola 3-6 February 2022
FRANCE / Paris
Théâtre de la Ville – Théâtre du Châtelet
30 October – 20 November 2021
AUSTRIA / St. Pölten
Festspielhaus St. Pölten
26-27 September 2020
FRANCE / Clermont-Ferrand
La Comédie de Clermont-Ferrand
22-24 January 2020
FRANCE / Aix en Provence
Grand Théâtre de Provence
16-21 December 2019
FRANCE / Paris
Théâtre de la Ville – Le 13e Art
6 October – 8 November 2019
FRANCE / Lyon
Les Nuits de Fourvière
1-3 June 2019
World opening
LUXEMBOURG
Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg
26-28 April 2019
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ROBERT WILSON / COCOROSIE
JUNGLE BOOK
after The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
a production of Théâtre de la Ville ParisDirection, set and lighting design: Robert Wilson
Music and lyrics: CocoRosie
Costumes: Jacques Reynaud
Associate director: Charles Chemin
Associate set designer: Annick Lavallée-Benny
Associate lighting designer: Marcello Lumaca
Associate costume designer: Pascale Paume
Sound design: Nick Sagar
Make up design: Manu Halligan
Music direction: Douglas WieselmanWith:
Aurore Deon, Naïs El-Fassi, Yuming Hey, Roberto Jean, Jo Moss, Olga Mouak, Nancy Nkusi, François Pain-Douzenel, Gaël SallMusicians:
Takuya Nakamura, Asya Sorshneva, Tez, Douglas WieselmanTechnical director: Philippe Soetewey
Stage manager: Sara Thaiz Bozano
Lighting supervisor: Guillaume Léger
Lighting board Operator: Mathieu Cabanes
Electricians / followspots: Elisabeth Henriques, Paul Nivois
Stage masters: Morgane Bullet, Adrien Meillon. Pablo Mejean
Props manager: Isabelle Szymaszek
Sound engineer: William Leveugle
Sound technician: Charlotte Verriez
Wardrobe: Virginie Lecoutre
Make up & wigs chief: Véronique Pfluger
Make up & wigs: Noï KarunayadhajProduction Manager: Chloé Pataud
Production Delegate: Kristine Grazioli
Production Assistants: Morgane Janoir, Bergamote Herpin
Photographer: Lucie Jansch
Mr. Wilson’s Personal Assistant: Fernando De TestaSet, props and costumes made by the Atelier of Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
Prosthesis made by Daniel CendronProduced by Théâtre de la Ville Paris
Coproduced by Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg – Les Nuits de Fourvière, Festival international de la Métropole de Lyon – Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus, Düsseldorf – Manchester International Festival – Teatro della Toscana, Florence – deSingel, Antwerp and Festspielhaus St. PöltenIn association with EdM Productions