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Johann Le Guillerm's Secret at Restored Cirque-Théâtre d'Elbeuf

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Cirque-Théâtre d'Elbeuf, a rare 19th-century building combining a circus ring with an Italian-style stage, has been restored and reopens this season. The inaugural performance is Secret, a show by its 'godfather' Johann Le Guillerm, accompanied by the large installation Monstration, previously seen at Les Subsistances in Lyon. A unique sculpture called La Motte is also on display.

Key facts

  • Cirque-Théâtre d'Elbeuf is a rare 19th-century building combining a circus ring with an Italian-style stage.
  • The venue has been restored and reopens this season.
  • Johann Le Guillerm is the 'godfather' of the venue.
  • His show Secret is the inaugural performance.
  • The show includes the installation Monstration.
  • Monstration was previously shown at Les Subsistances in Lyon.
  • A sculpture called La Motte is also featured.
  • The article was published in artpress in November 2007.

Entities

Artists

  • Johann Le Guillerm

Institutions

  • Cirque-Théâtre d'Elbeuf
  • Les Subsistances
  • artpress

Locations

  • Elbeuf
  • France
  • Lyon

Sources