Theatre
Tierno Bokar
Based on the book by Amadou Hampathé Bâ
Tierno Bokar © Marc Enguerand
The story of Tierno Bokar, “The Sage of Bandiagara”, goes to the heart of a traditional, animist Africa, influenced by Islam, devastated by colonialism, torn apart by internal tensions. Peter Brook, who celebrates his eightieth birthday this year, has been working on the theme of Africa for more than three decades. When he set up his own theatre centre in Paris in 1971 (C.I.C.T.), it was intended partly as a statement against racism and nationalism. With his international company, led by Sotigui Kouyaté in the key role of the Islamic scholar Tierno Bokar, Brook continues this first season of spielzeiteuropa in February.
Cast
A theatrical research by Peter Brook
Text by Marie-Hélène Estienne
Music Toshi Tsuchitori, Antonin Stahly
Lighting Design Philippe Vialatte
With Habib Dembélé, Rachid Djaïdani, Djénéba Koné, Sotigui Kouyaté, Tony Mpoudja, Bruce Myers, Yoshi Oïda, Abdou Ouologuem, Hélène Patarot, Dorcy Rugamba, Pitcho Womba Konga
Co-production C.I.C.T / Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, Ruhr Triennale, Forum Barcelona 2004, Théâtre du Nord, CDN Lille-Tourcoing avec Lille 2004 – Capitale Européenne de la Culture, Mercadante Teatro Stabile di Napoli, Wiener Festwochen and spielzeiteuropa | Berliner Festspiele
With support of Région Ile de France, Ministère de la Culture, Ville de Paris, Institut français de Fès and Hauptstadtkulturfonds Berlin
In cooperation with the Sophiensæle
Partner: Columbia University Arts Initiative