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La Renverse: Shadow Puppet Musical at Philharmonie de Paris

  • Sat, Apr 3, 2027
  • Philharmonie de Paris · Paris

About the event

La Renverse is a shadow theatre and music performance presented by Compagnie Les ombres portées at the Philharmonie de Paris.

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The story follows a lighthouse keeper who discovers the logbook of a solitary sailor and sets off on an extraordinary voyage to find her lost ship. The show uses no words—saxophone, seashell, percussion, and song accompany shadow puppets projected on a large screen, creating a black-and-blue visual world.

The cast includes marionnettistes Erol Gülgönen, Florence Kormann, and Christophe Pagnon, along with musicians Séline Gülgönen (clarinet, vocals), Fabien Guyot (percussion, vocals), and Jean Lucas (conch, trombone, accordion, vocals). Suitable for ages 7 and up, this family-friendly event offers a blend of puppetry and live music in a covered venue.

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Duration
1 hr 30 min

Good to know

  • Event takes place at Philharmonie de Paris, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, Paris 19e.
  • Reservation required.
  • Nearest metro: Porte de Pantin.
  • Vélib station 84 m away.
  • Covered venue.

Frequently asked questions

What is La Renverse about?

A lighthouse keeper finds a sailor's logbook and sets off to find her lost ship, told through shadow puppetry and live music without words.

Who performs in La Renverse?

Compagnie Les ombres portées, with marionnettistes Erol Gülgönen, Florence Kormann, Christophe Pagnon, and musicians Séline Gülgönen, Fabien Guyot, Jean Lucas.

What age is the show suitable for?

Ages 7 and up.

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Philharmonie de Paris

Paris

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