Version(s) , Dorothée Munyaneza / CAMPO

Former boxer Christian Nka dances and tells his story. PART 1 In Version(s), Marseille-based former boxer and poet Christian Nka takes the stage. In a captivating solo, he reflects on his fascinating career and his ambivalent relationship with violence. His commanding presence is supported by music from Chicago-based musician Ben LaMar Gay. In this production, acclaimed choreographer Dorothée Munyaneza fuses dance, text, and music to create a hybrid space that is part portrait, part ode. For the first time, she confronts the theme of masculinity: a multifaceted identity in constant motion. Version(s) balances at the intersection of intimate confession and a powerful performative gesture. An encounter that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Duration: 60 minutes Language: TBA PART 2 Dorothée Munyaneza is a multidisciplinary artist who uses music, text, and movement to transform personal and historical ruptures into powerful artistic statements. Since founding her company Kadidi in Marseille, she has built an impressive repertoire. She also translated the work of Kae Tempest into French and adapted it for the stage. In 2024, her career was honored with the most prestigious European prize for choreographers: the Salavisa European Dance Award. CREDITS artistic direction Dorothée Munyaneza text, artistic collaboration & performance Christian Nka music & performance Ben LaMar Gay documentation & artistic collaboration Maya Mihindou light Camille Duchemin sound Camille Frachet or Aude Besnard light management Paul Brunat or Camille Faye costumes Stéphanie Coudert production Virginie Dupray / Cie Kadidi, assisted by Louise Mutabazi co-production Théâtre National de Chaillot, Festival d’Automne à Paris, Maison de la Danse, Lyon – European center for creation, in support of the Biennale de la danse 2025, Centre Pompidou – Les Spectacles Vivants, Centre chorégraphique national de Grenoble within the framework of the studio residency 2025 & Fondation Camargo – Cassis with support from DRAC Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur / French Ministry of Culture Département of the Bouches-du-Rhône Lieux public, Marseille L’Assemblée, artistic factory & Compagnie du Bonhomme, Lyon