Gnawa Diffusion, an Algerian band founded by Amazigh Kateb, the son of celebrated writer Kateb Yacine, is set to perform at the Alhambra. Their music is a fusion of traditional Maghreb-African instruments with modern influences such as rock, rap, reggae, blues, jazz, and chaabi, crafting a unique and liberating Gnawa trance experience.
The Trottola Circus, unveils its fifth creation under a new red tent inspired by the “Second Empire winter circus” style. Renowned for its unique performances rooted in expressionist theater, this circus offers a poetic and dreamlike escape. Trapeze artists and acrobats, seeking to transcend the absurdities of the world, craft a magical realm blending music, thrills, laughter, and poetry.
Zizi Zozio is a performance by Marvin M’Toumo, an artist and designer trained in Nice and Geneva, that merges theater, fashion, and poetry. It reflects on his childhood in Guadeloupe and a dream of living among pelicans. The performer embodies a bird adorned with feathers, addressing themes of violence, sexuality, memory, and survival through a blend of storytelling, breath, cries, and song. Through this hybrid character, he authentically explores issues of gender and race, using art as a space for questioning and reconciliation.
Ages 18 and up.
Pling-Klang is an engaging performance featuring Mathieu Despoisse and Étienne Manceau, two circus artists and friends, assembling a shelf while playfully dismantling the usual narratives of romance. Through this shared activity, they humorously and tenderly delve into conversations and musings about love, offering a unique and delightful reflection to enjoy on your own or with others.
In French. Kids ages 10 and up.
Jeanne Spaeter introduces a unique concept: a romantic relationship structured by a contract with 14 clauses and a trial period of 365 days. Documented and shared on Instagram with the hashtag #relationamoureusedequalité, the project features Mike, the chosen candidate. On stage, the audience participates by selecting objects, asking questions, voting, and sharing laughs. This performance challenges perceptions of love while providing entertainment.
In French. Ages 16 and up.
Drawing from her experience in the funeral industry, Aurélia Lüscher presents a documentary art installation that questions Western funeral rituals, our relationship with decomposition and nature, and the commercialization of death. This thoughtful and humor-infused approach delves into our connection with life and death.
In French.
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