Laurent Schteiner

France | Theatre Critic, Actor, Curator
Laurent Schteiner is a prominent French actor, theatre critic, and curator whose dual identity on stage and in critique has earned him deep insight into contemporary theatre. Drawing on his extensive experience, Schteiner specializes in amplifying voices of independent theatre companies whose productions delve into pressing social themes with analytical depth. He is also committed to foregrounding creators through interviews and editorial work that explores the perspectives of directors and actors—key figures in the French theatre ecosystem.
In 2010, he founded Sur les planches (On Stage), which has since become one of Europe’s most influential theatre criticism platforms. The project promotes both classical and contemporary works, with a focus on high-quality, thought-provoking productions across theatre, dance, music, circus, and street performance. Its critical perspective has significantly shaped the discourse around the French performing arts scene and has recently expanded into intercultural and cross-disciplinary dialogue.