Sen la foudre sous ma peau

Sen la foudre sous ma peau is a contemporary theater piece by the Baba Sifon company that explores the emotional landscape of Reunionese youth. Staged at the CDNOI Fabrik, the production utilizes a unique mixture of Creole poetics and modern physical theater. It reinforces regional identity by giving voice to the internal struggles and hopes of the new generation living on the island today. Visitors can experience an intimate and high-energy performance that challenges traditional theatrical boundaries. The play stimulates social dialogue about the complexities of growing up in a post-colonial and multicultural environment. For researchers, it serves as an excellent reference for the evolution of the Reunionese ‘Fonnkèr’ into a dramatic form. Protecting this creative expression ensures that the island’s theatrical legacy remains dynamic and connected to its youth.