About Alain Platel
Born 1959. Alain Platel is a Belgian choreographer, theatre director, scenographer, author, creator and performing artist.
Alain Platel (born 9 April 1956) is a Belgian choreographer and director.
Career Early years (1956–1984) Alain Platel was born in Ghent in 1956.
Awards and honours (selection) 1990: Prix Saint-Denis for Concours, Pièces de Concours at the Concours Choréographique International de Bagnolet 2001: Ubu Prize for the best foreign production (Milan) for allemaal indiaan 2001: Platel made Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres de la République Française
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Who is Alain Platel?
Belgian choreographer
When was Alain Platel born?
Alain Platel was born on 9 April 1959 in Ghent.
What is Alain Platel's occupation?
Alain Platel is a choreographer, theatre director, scenographer, author, creator and performing artist.
What nationality is Alain Platel?
Alain Platel is Belgian.
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