Company

A theater where spectators assemble the pieces

A company devoted to visual theatre, THÉÂTRE INCLINÉ embraces fragmented spaces,
where inanimate matter, bodies, video, and music each embody a “detail” of a larger canvas.
Each new project takes root in the diverse territories that inspire the company’s two artistic explorers,
José Babin and Alain Lavallée.
Incliné thrives on encounters between artists from different cultures through coproductions with
France, Italy, Japan, Norway, Finland, and Gaspésie (Québec).

Visual, Poetic and Puppetry Theatre

Founded in 1991, Théâtre Incliné is dedicated to creating interdisciplinary theatre of images.
Under the artistic direction of José Babin, with Alain Lavallée, the company has spent over thirty years developing a distinctive approach — a theatre of matter and poetry, where light, sound, bodies, objects, and text come together like fragments of a great painting to be reassembled.

Spectators are invited to take part in this process, weaving meaning through emotion and imagination.
Some works are created for adults, others for young audiences, families, or teens — all guided by the same desire to spark curiosity and foster human connection.

Inspired by its travels and international collaborations, Théâtre Incliné brings together cultures and disciplines.
Its puppetry approach is holistic: here, everything can come to life — an object, a light, a breath, a gesture.
From this alchemy emerge evocative, open works that leave a lasting impression well beyond the performance itself.

Team

JOSÉ BABIN

Artistic Director

joba@theatreincline.ca

Founder and artistic director of Théâtre Incliné since 1991, José is a director, writer, actor, and puppeteer. She has created her material theater through a stage writing composed of fragmented spaces where inanimate objects, bodies, text, light, and music embody a detail of the complete canvas. A great traveler, she draws inspiration from multiple territories and cultures to create site-specific works, alongside artists from diverse backgrounds: Italy, France, Japan, Acadia, Norway, Finland, Gaspésie, and Nunavik.

GENEVIÈVE GAGNON

Executive Director

dg@theatreincline.ca

With a background in theatre production and a bachelor’s degree in cultural action, Geneviève has over 20 years of experience in production, coordination, and management. She has supported numerous creative projects in both Quebec and the United States, bringing a rigorous, people-centered, and creative approach. She enjoys creating smooth and efficient working conditions, supporting teams, and building lasting partnerships. At Théâtre Incliné, she puts her expertise to work in support of the company’s development and the outreach of its projects.

Alain Lavallée

Production
alain@theatreincline.ca

Co-director of Théâtre Incliné since 1997, Alain has participated in various of the company’s creations as a lighting, shadow, and puppet designer. It was after completing a shadow theater training course with Teatro Gioco Vita and the Amoros et Augustin company in Charleville-Mézières (France) in the early 2000s that he developed an interest in very precise lighting and the use of projections, specific to image theater. Alain continues his research on contemporary shadows and filmed shadows through the company’s productions and the creation of short films.

DEBBIE TEBBS

Touring and Outreach Coordinator
diffusion@theatreincline.ca

An artist, producer and cultural manager with more than 25 years of experience in the arts, Debbie Tebbs brings solid expertise in project development, production, communications and cultural outreach. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background and experience on national and international stages, she contributes to the growth of touring networks, relationships with presenters and the promotion of the company’s creations.

Charly Mullot

Guest artist
charly@theatreincline.ca

For the next four-year cycle, Théâtre Incliné invites emerging artist Charly Mullot to join the creation and ideation of projects. Charly Mullot is a non-binary trans artist, alternating between storytelling, writing, directing, and radio. Her approach is built around spoken word and connecting with the audience. A direct, gentle, and contemporary orality.