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Ouagadougou neighbourhood hosts the Récréâtrales theatre festival
Bougsemtenga residents are hosting the Récréâtrales festival in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.
The festival’s 14th edition runs from October 24 to 31, with performances staged in family courtyards and on the streets.
The neighbourhood has co-produced the festival since it began, and residents take part as performers and supporters.
Choreographer Djibril Ouattara worked with local women and young people on the opening performance, “Les Mouches.”
It explores how people respond to others, show care and make room for beauty.
A 550-metre alleyway becomes an urban stage, created by 68 technicians and artists from 12 countries.
The programme also includes readings, children’s performances, discussions, music and theatre, making art accessible to local residents and visitors.
Performances continue daily through October 31, from morning until the early hours.
Residents of Bougsemtenga are hosting performances in their courtyards for the 14th Récréâtrales theatre festival in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
The festival runs from October 24 to 31, with the neighbourhood’s alleyway turned into a 550-metre urban stage.
Residents have co-produced the festival since its creation, and choreographer Djibril Ouattara worked with local women and young people on the opening performance, Les Mouches.
Artists and technicians from 12 countries helped create the stage, while the programme includes theatre, dance, readings, discussions and music.
- Who
- Residents of Bougsemtenga are hosting the festival, alongside artists and technicians from 12 countries.
- What
- The 14th Récréâtrales theatre festival is staging performances in the neighbourhood.
- When
- October 24 to 31. The article also says the festival continues through Saturday, October 31.
- Where
- Bougsemtenga, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
- Why
- The festival brings performances into the neighbourhood and makes art accessible to residents.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Residents of Bougsemtenga have co-produced the Récréâtrales.
Agathe Serré has performed at the Récréâtrales.
Djibril Ouattara has worked with women and young people from the neighbourhood on Les Mouches.
The festival's 14th edition is held in Bougsemtenga.
- Edition
- 14th
- Festival dates
- October 24 to 31
- Neighbourhood
- Bougsemtenga, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Urban stage
- 550 metres long
- Contributors
- 68 technicians and artists from 12 countries
- Opening performance
- Les Mouches
What people are saying
Everyone knows how to dance. You just have to find the right direction
The idea of bringing the festival into the neighbourhood is incredibly powerful. It makes art accessible to everyone
It was a wonderful production, and if we had the chance to do it again, we would
The Récréâtrales employs many young people who take part in the festival, whether as volunteers or through their involvement in dance, theatre or technical production