The Benin International Theater School: the vitality of the Beninese scene

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From left to right: actress and director of actors Carole Akpe Lokossou, Alougbine Dine, director of EITB (International Theater School of Benin), and actor Didier Sedoha Nassegande © RFI / Guillaume Ploquin

By: Pascal Paradou

30 mins

In 2004, Alougbine Dine created the International Theater School of Benin (EITB) located in Togbin, on the fishing route between Cotonou and Ouidah. 

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This school trains young students in the arts and techniques of theater, and has enabled the emergence of a whole generation of authors, actors and directors.

Guests:

Alougbine Dine

, director of the

EITB (Benin International Theater School)

and director

Carole Akpe Lokossou

, actress and director of actors

Didier Sedoha Nassegande

, actor, storyteller, director.

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