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On Wednesday 13th December, the Club du 7e Etage will meet for luncheon and a roundtable discussion of “theatrical creativity” led by CNRS researcher, Cédric Parizot.

Organiser Peter Gillespie writes: ‘Cédric Parizot, is interested in “political theatre” and the dynamics of co-creation, most recently co-writing theatrical productions at the Aix-en-Provence school for the circus arts, CIAM (Centre International des Arts en Mouvement) and in Arles, where he co-wrote with theatre director, Vincent Berhault, a play entitled Entre. Cirque Anthropologique.  Cédric is a member of the Board of the Aix-Marseille University Institute for Advanced Research, IMéRA (Institut Méditerranéen pour la Recherche Avancé), a conscious effort to reproduce the creative synergies of the Princeton University Institute for Advanced Study, a concept of residency and co-creation that matches high level scientists with working artists.

As an anthropologist and political scientist, Cédric is interested in exploring the creative spaces that sometimes are called up when logical systems are confronted. His professional interests began with a focus on  “political” and “anthropological”  interaction in Palestine in the context of Israel-Palestine security and lifestyle confrontations. As a researcher working in a Mediterranean context his work also deals with the kinds of confrontations created by jobs- and adventure-starved sub-Saharan Africans who will risk everything for a chance at riches and fame in the European promised land. Or again, the confrontations at the heart of democratic society, that drive social relations between communities of collective consciousness, that bind individuals and create social integration. These social relations form the basis for the social contract that guarantees group cohesion and social peace. Democratic governance is ultimately responsible for the presence or absence of social dialogue but it is society that must answer for the absence of dialogue, a perfect background for political theatre.

Venue:  The December luncheon will be hosted at the Bio-Coop La Coumpagnié, a “whole foods” grocery that offers a cafeteria-style buffet prepared and served by dedicated staff.  Attendees will gather at noon, be seated for lunch at 12h30 and open the session for discussion at 13h00.

Directions: To get to the Bio-coop, exit the D9 (divided highway to Vitrolles) at La Pioline. At the exit roundabout, turn right onto Avenue Guillaume du Vair (the main strip on the Pioline shopping district). Exit the next roundabout, (in front of the Volkswagen dealership) at the third exit. Cross over the Arc River to the next roundabout. Take a right and follow Avenue du Camp de Menthe for about 400 meters. You will find La Coumpagnié on the left hand side. There is plenty of parking on site.

Reserving your place: Please confirm your attendance with a short e-mail to Peter (p.gillespie@wordcraft.pro).