Lucie Antunes and Mathilde Monnier's 'Silence' Opens at Théâtre de la Cité Internationale
From October 2 to 4, 2026, at the Théâtre de la Cité Internationale in Paris, Lucie Antunes and Mathilde Monnier will unveil 'Silence,' a choreographed concert that delves into altered states of consciousness, as part of the Festival d'Automne. Following its premiere, the performance will take place at the Maison des Arts de Créteil on October 16 and 17, at Le CentQuatre in Paris from October 21 to 23, and at the Théâtre de Sénart Scène Nationale on November 13 and 14. Initially showcased at the Festival d'Avignon in the Carrière Boulbon, the production features a circular stage with instruments at its core, accompanied by seven dancers and three musicians. The piece, with a libretto by Laura Vázquez, examines the interplay of silence and sound. Photos are credited to C. Raynaud De Lage / Festival d'Avignon.
Key facts
- 'Silence' is a new creation by Lucie Antunes and Mathilde Monnier, described as a 'concert chorégraphié' (choreographed concert).
- Paris performances at Théâtre de la Cité Internationale run October 2–4, 2026, as part of the Festival d'Automne.
- Additional dates: Maison des Arts de Créteil on October 16–17, Le CentQuatre in Paris on October 21–23, and Théâtre de Sénart Scène Nationale on November 13–14.
- The piece was first presented at the Festival d'Avignon in the Carrière Boulbon.
- The staging features a large grey circle surrounded by black, with instruments including drums, vibraphone, piano, modular synths and keyboards at the center.
- Seven dancers and three musicians perform, with hybrid roles combining dance, singing and music; Lucie Antunes is among the musicians.
- Dancers recite the libretto 'Le centuple du réel' by Laura Vázquez.
- The reviewer likens the work to Merce Cunningham's 'Ocean' with music by Andrew Culver and David Tudor.
- Photographs are credited to C. Raynaud De Lage / Festival d'Avignon.
Entities
Artists
- Lucie Antunes
- Mathilde Monnier
- Peter Brook
- Philippe Quesne
- Tiago Rodrigues
- Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
- Laura Vázquez
- Merce Cunningham
- Andrew Culver
- David Tudor
- C. Raynaud De Lage
Institutions
- Festival d'Automne
- Théâtre de la Cité Internationale
- Maison des Arts de Créteil
- Le CentQuatre
- Théâtre de Sénart Scène Nationale
- Festival d'Avignon
- Carrière Boulbon
- Inferno Magazine
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Avignon
- Créteil
- Sénart
- Carrière Boulbon