official poster for les chats
Marlène Saldana & Jonathan Drillet
Design & Illustration © Jean-Biche 2024
A theatrical creation by Marlène Saldana & Jonathan Drillet with Alina Arshi, Jonathan Drillet, Mai Ishiwata, Christophe Ives, Dalila Khatir, Aurélien Labenne, Mark Lorimer, Guillaume Marie, Marlène Saldana, Stephen Thompson & Charles Tuyizere
assistant Céline Peychet music Laurent Durupt mix Paulie Jan scenography Théo Mercier, Marius Belmeguenaï & Moustache costumes hair & makeup Jean Biche assistant Zoé Lachaud lights Fabrice Ollivier, Yarol Stuber, Lise Blanckaert sound Guillaume Olmeta stage management Moustache stage technician Adèle Cathala subtitles Christèle Ortu production Fabrik Cassiopée Manon Crochemore & Mathilde Lalanne with Fougue – Adeline Ferrante
Ten cats living peacefully sheltered from the outside world, raised by a newly elected president « Mommy », taking stock of the human race : climate change, economics, technologies, politics (…)
Opinions vary and yet we must try to live together.
This varied cast of singular personalities is dancing, acting & singing in the great traditions of 80s Broadway style (Cats, Chorus Line, All That Jazz…) on a huge geometric patterned carpet of primary colors.
And yet the wardrobe has been conceived in a very minimal, child-like manner : each cat is a precise character, having its own color & playful gimmick (ears, collars, wigs, moustache, tails & paws).
Between sportswear, light cosplay, japanese fabrics & bdsm accessories, the cats feature a full variety of looks to crawl, play with, fight or just parade around in.
official polaroids 01
featuring Charles Tuyizere & Mark Lorimer
IA motion polaroids based on official portraits photgraphed by © Jean-Biche 2024.
costume design, makeup & hair by Jean-Biche
assistant Zoé Lachaud
production Fabrik Cassiopée - Manon Crochemore & Mathilde Lalanne & Fougue - Adeline Ferrante.
official polaroids 02
featuring Stephen Thompson & Alina Arshi
IA motion polaroids based on official portraits photgraphed by © Jean-Biche 2024.
costume design, makeup & hair by Jean-Biche
assistant Zoé Lachaud
production Fabrik Cassiopée - Manon Crochemore & Mathilde Lalanne & Fougue - Adeline Ferrante.
official polaroids 03
featuring Christophe Ives & Guillaume Marie
IA motion polaroids based on official portraits photgraphed by © Jean-Biche 2024.
costume design, makeup & hair by Jean-Biche
assistant Zoé Lachaud
production Fabrik Cassiopée - Manon Crochemore & Mathilde Lalanne & Fougue - Adeline Ferrante.
official polaroids 04
featuring Jonathan Drillet & Mai Ishiwata
IA motion polaroids based on official portraits photgraphed by © Jean-Biche 2024.
costume design, makeup & hair by Jean-Biche
assistant Zoé Lachaud
production Fabrik Cassiopée - Manon Crochemore & Mathilde Lalanne & Fougue - Adeline Ferrante.
official polaroids 05
featuring Dalila Khatir & Aurélien Labenne
IA motion polaroids based on official portraits photgraphed by © Jean-Biche 2024.
costume design, makeup & hair by Jean-Biche
assistant Zoé Lachaud
production Fabrik Cassiopée - Manon Crochemore & Mathilde Lalanne & Fougue - Adeline Ferrante.
official picture 01
featuring Alina Arshi, Jonathan Drillet, Mai Ishiwata, Christophe Ives, Dalila Khatir, Aurélien Labenne, Mark Lorimer, Guillaume Marie, Stephen Thompson & Charles Tuyizere.
costume design, makeup & hair by Jean-Biche
assistant Zoé Lachaud
photo © Philippe Lebruman 2024.
production Fabrik Cassiopée - Manon Crochemore & Mathilde Lalanne & Fougue - Adeline Ferrante.
official picture 02
featuring Alina Arshi, Jonathan Drillet, Mai Ishiwata, Christophe Ives, Dalila Khatir, Aurélien Labenne, Mark Lorimer, Guillaume Marie, Stephen Thompson & Charles Tuyizere.
costume design, makeup & hair by Jean-Biche
assistant Zoé Lachaud
photo © Philippe Lebruman 2024.
production Fabrik Cassiopée - Manon Crochemore & Mathilde Lalanne & Fougue - Adeline Ferrante.
official font design for Showgirl
Marlène Saldana & Jonathan Drillet
Design © Jean-Biche 2021
A creation by Marlène Saldana & Jonathan Drillet music Rebeka Warrior sound Guillaume Olmeta light Fabrice Ollivier costume, makeup & hair Jean-Biche setup Sophie Perez sculpture Daniel Mestanza assistant Robin Causse stage management François Aubry sound mixing Krikor choreography consulting Mai Ishiwata nails Tina Scott from Neonglazenails production Chloé Perol / Manon Crochemore
Inspired by Paul Verhoeven’s movie « Showgirls » released in 1995, Marlène Saldana & Jonathan Drillet look back at Nomi Malone’s story, a Vegas showgirl struggling to succeed in a promiscuous world, combined with the story of its actress Elizabeth Berkley, whose career got crushed after this film.
Originally inspired by « Oh les beaux jours » from Samuel Beckett, this techno oratorio is composed by Rebeka Warrior (Sexy Sushi, Mansfield. TYA, Kompromat…) where each role is interpreted and sung by Marlène Saldana.
The setup is a modular recreation of the infamous volcano from Stardust Casino, imagined by Sophie Perez & operated on stage by Jonathan Drillet playing Marlène’s stage manager.
The costumes, makeup & wigs are created by Jean-Biche : the wardrobe is freely inspired by iconic showgirls outfits such as Bob Mackie, Mine Vergès or Yves Saint Laurent. Once revamped in the tacky style of the play, the assumed copies are happily & tastefully borderline, comforting the characters in their excessive natures.
Original Sketch
© Jean-Biche 2021
Original Sketch
© Jean-Biche 2021
Original Sketch
© Jean-Biche 2021
Backstage
© Narcisse Photography 2021
Showgirl
© Narcisse Photography 2021
Showgirl
© Thomas Hennequin 2021
Showgirl
© Narcisse Photography 2021
Showgirl
© Thomas Hennequin 2021
Showgirl
© Jérôme Pique 2021
