Artistic & Volunteer Team: At the Heart of the Show

Behind Terres d'Histoire, a passionate team brings the show to life, from the first ideas to the final performance. Artists, technicians, and volunteers work together to create an event that is reinvented every year.

Committed Artists Bringing the Show to Life

Joseph Trébert, the Director (Photo credit: Atelier Photo Jean-Luc Barbelette)
Joseph Trébert, the Director (Photo credit: Atelier Photo Jean-Luc Barbelette)

Joseph Trébert – Writing & Directing

As the writer and director of the show, Joseph Trébert is dedicated to telling history by blending historical accuracy with an engaging narrative. His goal is to create dynamic and captivating scenes that appeal to both history enthusiasts and the general audience.

Sébastien Le Lay – Composer & Graphic Designer of the Show (Photo credit: Sébastien Le Lay)
Sébastien Le Lay – Composer & Graphic Designer of the Show (Photo credit: Sébastien Le Lay)

Sébastien Le Lay – Original music & Graphic design

Composer of the show, Sébastien Le Lay creates soundscapes tailored to each historical period represented. His music enhances the scenes, amplifying emotions and bringing cohesion to the entire performance.

He is also the official graphic designer of the project, creating the poster and promotional visuals for each edition.

Marie Belloir, our choreographer, during the 2022 show rehearsals (Photo credit: Pauline Dauguet)
Marie Belloir, our choreographer, during the 2022 show rehearsals (Photo credit: Pauline Dauguet)

Marie Belloir – Choregraphy

Dancer and choreographer at the Pretty Legs cabaret in Avranches, Marie Belloir brings her artistic touch to the show's dance sequences. Her work ensures fluid and harmonious movements that align with each historical period depicted.

Thanks to her expertise, various dance styles come to life on stage: Charleston, Irish dance, medieval dance, Breton dance, and Baroque dance.

Pyrotechnic effects by Les Anges de Feu during the 2024 edition (Photo credit: FLR Photographie)
Pyrotechnic effects by Les Anges de Feu during the 2024 edition (Photo credit: FLR Photographie)

Anges de Feu – Pyrotechnic Effects

The Rennes-based company Anges de Feu specializes in pyrotechnics and collaborates with Terres d'Histoire to create controlled effects that enhance battle scenes and key moments of the show.

Their expertise ensures a safe experience for everyone, combining mastery of special effects with strict adherence to safety standards.

Volunteers: An Essential Commitment

Team of Volunteer Artists from the 2022 Show (Photo credit: Atelier Jean-Luc Barbelette)
Team of Volunteer Artists from the 2022 Show (Photo credit: Atelier Jean-Luc Barbelette)

The show could not exist without the dedication of the many volunteers who take part in this adventure.

🎭 100 volunteers on stage: Actors, extras, dancers, jugglers, and fencers bring historical characters to life, immersing the audience in different eras through dynamic and engaging scenes.

⚙️ 100 volunteers in logistics: From welcoming the public and organizing medieval village activities to managing the refreshment stands and providing backstage assistance—each role is essential to ensuring the smooth running of the event.

🛠️ 40 year-round volunteers: Behind the scenes, a dedicated team works throughout the year to design sets, costumes, and technical infrastructure. Their commitment helps create a unique visual universe with custom-made elements.

Joining Terres d'Histoire means becoming part of a collective human adventure, discovering the behind-the-scenes of a large-scale production, and contributing to the preservation of history through an immersive historical reenactment.

Interested in joining us? No experience required—every helping hand makes a difference! Feel free to get in touch!