From 4 April to 31 October 2026 in Ravilloles, ‘Behind the Scenes in the Spotlight’ reveals the artistic crafts that bring entertainment to life.
About this event in the Jura in Ravilloles
The crafts behind the show
From 4 April to 31 October 2026, the Atelier des savoir-faire in Ravilloles presents the temporary exhibition ‘Behind the Scenes in the Spotlight’. It highlights artistic craftsmanship in the service of entertainment and the craftspeople who, often out of sight, make theatre, opera, cinema and funfairs possible.
Their creations bring characters to life and turn materials into emotion. The exhibition invites visitors to look at what is being prepared behind the curtain, in a world rarely shown: that of the crafts, techniques and objects that contribute to a performance.
Unique pieces and remarkable skills feature throughout the visit. Through these creations, the exhibition shows that nothing on stage is left to chance. It reveals the two sides of a show: the performance presented to the audience and, behind the scenes, the bustle of those who create it.
From dressing rooms to performance buildings
The transformation begins in the intimacy of the dressing rooms. The exhibition introduces the world of props maker Sylvie Châtillon, whose discreet profession plays an essential role on stage. Her attentive eye and sense of detail bring life to the objects that accompany the actors and contribute to the unfolding story.
These objects are therefore not simply displayed for their own sake: they offer an insight into the props maker’s work and the role her creations play in a performance.
The visit continues with Sacha Patel, an architect and scenographer. Plans, three-dimensional forms and models tell the story of how performance buildings come into being. The focus thus shifts from the objects that accompany the characters to the spaces designed to house the show.
Sets, embroidery and painted illusions
A giant rainbow marks the passage into the world of La Chignole. In this workshop, wood and metal come together to give shape to sets. The exhibition explores these materials through the creative work associated with them.
Camille Châteauminois’s gold embroidery is also on display, along with paintings by Juliette Ritter. Colours and trompe-l’œil are used to create sets and illusions, revealing another facet of the work done for the world of entertainment.
Light then takes over with works by Mylène Billand, a master glass artist and puppeteer. Her stained-glass pieces and dioramas become sets ready to welcome puppets and stories. Her work thus brings together light, scenery and the world of puppetry.
Wigs and hats : shaping characters
Directly opposite, Cécile Larue’s meticulous work highlights another behind-the-scenes craft. A wig maker for live performance, cinema and opera, she creates headpieces and wigs that evoke a period, a personality or a story.
The transformation continues with pieces from the Chapellerie – atelier musée du chapeau. Made for cinema, they show the role of the hat in building a character. Far more than a simple accessory, it can establish an identity, a bearing and a period.
Make-up, special effects and costumes
With Backstage Dijon, the exhibition enters the realm of illusion. The make-up and special effects on display reveal the secrets of spectacular transformations: ageing a face, creating a wound or inventing a character.
The exhibition also makes room for local contributors and talent from the Jura. Street theatre company Lauconne en scène presents made-to-measure costumes inspired by both historical periods and futuristic worlds. They are displayed in a setting specially designed for the exhibition.
A short film halfway through
Halfway through the exhibition, cinema seats invite visitors to take a break and discover an animated short film. It is the result of a collaboration between two young creators: Karl Girard for the music and Hyppolite Cupillard for the drawings and screenplay.
This presentation thus brings together the musical and visual contributions that gave rise to the film.
Funfairs and carousels
The show continues in the joyful world of the funfair with creations by carousel maker Francisque Bailly-Cochet. Wood, metal and mechanics come together in these pieces.
They evoke movement and wonder, as well as the timeless magic of fairground rides that turn and draw the eye. The funfair thus joins theatre, opera and cinema among the worlds highlighted by the exhibition.
Guided tours and events accompanying the exhibition
Guided tours are offered every Wednesday at 2pm during the April holidays, in July and August, and during the October holidays.
They are led by a guide from the Atelier des savoir-faire. This guidance invites visitors to take time to observe the works and understand the techniques, materials and crafts presented. It also explores the subtle links between artistic craftsmanship and entertainment through the creations on display.
Other activities, meetings and special events will be offered throughout the exhibition, presented at the Atelier des savoir-faire in Ravilloles from 4 April to 31 October 2026.