Autophagies is an immersive theatre spectacle, combining elements of dance, text, video, music, and cooking on stage. It ventures between Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas where these ingredients come together for a great celebration of the senses. With this “documentary Eucharist” show, director Eva Doumbia encourages the audience to think about the political dimension of food. With humour and tenderness, Doumbia challenges common preconceptions to change what we think of as “established fact.” Following its premiere in Avignon, 2021, Autophagies made its English-language debut in New Orleans in 2023, followed by a tour to New York City.
Contact Information
Contact: Eva Documbia
Position: Director
Address: Not available
Country: France
Mobile: (063) 818-3465
Country code: (330)
Email: evadoumbia@live.fr
Website: https://cielapartdupauvre.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cielapartdupauvre/
Production Information
Title of Piece: Self Eaters
Artform: Theatre and Drama
Age suitability:
Use of text: Dense
Music: Live
Does your performance require a clear understanding of English? or other: Yes
Language: English or French
Key Personnel
Director/actress: Eva Doumbia (in French version)
Musician: Lionel Ellan
Actress: Yuika Hokama
Actress: Olga Mouak
Dancer: Bamoussa Diomande
Actress: Kala Levers (in English version)
Touring Information
Scale of show: Small scale
Appropriate setting: Indoor
Running Time: 1 hour 40 mins
Number of performers on stage: 5
No of people on tour: 11
Touring Availability
Suitable for rural touring: Yes
Outreach & Educational work: Not available
