Christophe Berthonneau
Christophe Berthonneau is director, scenographer and producer. He is renowned for his original creations and fireworks at international events. He currently holds the position of president and art director at Groupe F. Biography. Christophe Berthonneau was born in 1963 and grew up among artists of all stripes. At the age of 13, he chooses performance art as his life's purpose and subsequently participates in a multitude of artistic adventures, mainly in public spaces. At 18, fascinated by the dramatic power of fire, he embarks on an all-out research of this material. These artistic and technical achievements  are now applied in many fields of the entertainment industry. In 1992, he joins Groupe F and gathers a multidisciplinary team for the creation of « Oiseaux de Feu », the first multiform show of the company, treating the language of light in all its forms. Since then, he has designed and directed open-air shows around the globe. Constantly exploring new scenographic, artistic and pyrotechnic territories, he produces contemporary theatre and event performances. His creations are open to all audiences. Works. Christophe Berthonneau has co-authored two books published by Actes Sud: