Circus pioneer and Théâtre du Rond-Point co-director Stéphane Ricordel dies at 62
Stéphane Ricordel, a circus artist and co-director of the Théâtre du Rond-Point in Paris, died on Thursday at age 62. With his partner Laurence de Magalhaes, he founded Les Arts Sauts, a company that revolutionized aerial acrobatics. He later directed the Théâtre Monfort in Paris before taking the helm of the Théâtre du Rond-Point.
Key facts
- Stéphane Ricordel was a circus artist (circassien) and co-director of the Théâtre du Rond-Point.
- He died on Thursday at age 62.
- With Laurence de Magalhaes, he founded Les Arts Sauts.
- Les Arts Sauts revolutionized aerial acrobatics (voltige).
- He directed the Théâtre Monfort in Paris.
- He later co-directed the Théâtre du Rond-Point.
- The source is Le Monde.
Entities
Artists
- Stéphane Ricordel
- Laurence de Magalhaes
Institutions
- Les Arts Sauts
- Théâtre Monfort
- Théâtre du Rond-Point
- Le Monde
Locations
- Paris
- France