Grammy Award–winning artist Kabaka Pyramid is a Rastafari lyricist who blends reggae, hip‑hop and dancehall to forge a distinctive sound that reshapes contemporary Jamaican music. A leading figure of the Reggae Revival, he gained prominence in the 2010s. His second album, The Kalling, produced by Damian Marley, confirmed his place among today’s top reggae artists. His socially conscious lyrics and commanding live presence create an intense, communal atmosphere.
Created collectively by the company À l’Ouest with Guillaume Pidancet, this inventive staging reimagines Charles Perrault’s Bluebeard for families. Performed in a mobile truck‑theatre that becomes a ‘suitcase of dreams,’ the production blends playful storytelling, poetic imagery and close‑up interaction to transform a dark tale into a gentle exploration of curiosity and trust. The intimate ensemble features Pierre Boulben, Hugo Braillard and Loubna Raigneau.
In French.
An interactive courtroom thriller that places the audience in the jury box. You’ll hear testimonies, examine evidence and vote as the case unfolds in a tense, theatrical investigation. In case no. 3 a missing diamond necklace and a disputed suspect reveal shifting motives and surprises. Conceived, directed and artistically led by Les Enfants Terribles, the production relies on tight staging and a committed ensemble: Johanna Tixier, Mathieu Dubloclard, Manon Barthélémy, Fatah Boudia and Etienne Diallo. Expect moral dilemmas and collective decision-making.
In French.
Nina Azoulai delivers a funny, liberating solo show that explores the paths others plan for us and the routes we finally take. With sharp observational humour and candid storytelling, she revisits a life shaped by expectations — a steady job, a reliable partner, children — and the awkward, tender moments that followed when she chose differently. The piece blends intimate confession, precise comic timing and warm audience rapport to examine identity, family and reinvention.
In French.
Presented by Greta Gratos, Arboretum #32 brings together an eclectic programme of live performances by Ubuntu Live, AZAR, Ignat Khlobystin, Un coglione e due musicisti, El Flecha & Friends and FanzinoGE. The evening blends experimental sound, improvisation and collaborative energy, creating intimate moments and bold sonic contrasts. Visual identity by Manon Fourdrignier complements the performances, reinforcing a DIY, communal atmosphere focused on exploration and spontaneous interaction.
Cabaret en chantier is a laboratory for short puppet creations that treats making a puppet show like walking a tightrope while juggling. Balanced between text and image, between real and imaginary, between the animated and the inanimate, it demands writing, building and precise manipulation; every gesture and detail can tip the whole. This edition highlights emerging artists—students and career-changers—who receive institutional support to explore and reinvent puppet arts, presenting their first creations.
In French.
Ana Godefroy offers a sharp, intimate solo performance that probes visibility, identity and the act of being seen. Mixing caustic wit and quiet confession, the artist invites the audience into a claustrophobic encounter that blurs autobiography and theatrical fiction. The staging focuses on presence, voice and timing, creating a tense emotional landscape that oscillates between irony and vulnerability.
In French.
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