Research2021

Tomason

An inquiry connecting social geography and directing actors.

Tomason · Théâtre Saint-Gervais, 2021 · Photograph: © Ivo Fovanna.

The research

Urban objects that have lost their purpose become the starting point for an inquiry into memories of Geneva’s Saint-Gervais district. The collected stories continue on stage through the performers’ work.

The project at La Manufacture

My role: Actor · Teaching and research assistant
Research led by: Sarah Calcine & Florian Opillard
Period: 2021
Institution: La Manufacture – HES-SO, Lausanne

A former petrol station with the words Merci et au revoir, photographed by Sarah Calcine. — Tomason · Fieldwork · Photograph: © Sarah Calcine.

Workshops & presentations

5–7 November 2021

Performance at Théâtre Saint-Gervais, Geneva. With Bartek Sozanski, Danae Dario and Lisa Veyrier.

24 May 2022

Research presentation with Claire de Ribaupierre, IRMAS laboratory, HEMU, Lausanne.