Le Mouffetard – National Puppetry Center program from February 12 to 19, 2026 Coffre, a new creation by director and puppeteer Laurent Fraunié, supported by the Label Brut collective. The show, aimed at children aged 3 and up, offers a sensitive exploration of children's imaginations through the repurposing of everyday objects. It will premiere in October 2025 before touring France and Switzerland.
The show takes as its starting point a toy chest, seen not as a simple container but as a space for transformation. Manipulating chests and boxes of different sizes, the actor constructs a visual narrative around a little boy searching for his lost cuddly toy. The words of Nicolas Mathieu, taken from the album Papa, interact with the "distorted" writing of playwright Valérian Guillaume and the texts of Laurent Fraunié, to accompany this quest from a child's perspective.
The staging is based on object theater, puppetry, and an evolving set design by Grégoire Faucheux. The lighting, designed by Sylvain Séchet, and the soundscape by Jérémie Morizeau structure the progression of the show. This combination aims to offer an immersive experience for young audiences, highlighting the narrative possibilities offered by familiar objects. The puppets are constructed by Martin Rezard and Laurent Fraunié.
The show is based on the stage presence of Laurent Fraunié, accompanied in the control room and in the manipulation by Mehdi Maymat-Pellicane or Sylvain Séchet, depending on the performance. Several outside perspectives complement the artistic process, notably those of Harry Holtzman and Babette Masson. The production brings together the Label Brut Collective and numerous cultural partners, including several national theaters, creative centers, and organizations dedicated to children and youth.
Coffre is presented at Le Mouffetard during family and school performances. The show offers an introduction to theater through an accessible approach focused on play, imagination, and object manipulation. It is a continuation of Label Brut's work on writing for young audiences and object theater.
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Dates and Opening Time
From February 14, 2026 to February 18, 2026
Location
Le Mouffetard, Théâtre des arts de la Marrionnette
116 Rue Mouffetard
75005 Paris 5
Recommended age
From 3 years old
