Directed by Julien Favreau, this new programme from Béjart Ballet Lausanne marks the centenary of Maurice Béjart and the company’s 40th anniversary. Faithful to Béjart’s theatrical spirit while asserting a contemporary vision, the programme promises inventive choreography, striking imagery and an intense ensemble presence that highlights today’s dancers. The evening explores the lineage of Béjart’s aesthetic through bold movement and intimate moments, inviting reflection on memory, community and the power of dance.

La Fille du Far West, by Giacomo Puccini, is staged by Marie-Ève Signeyrole in a tense, close-up production that turns the frontier bar into a psychological thriller. Conductor Antonino Fogliani leads a powerful, cinematic score that contrasts triumphant American myths with their darker, violent edges. Adapted from David Belasco’s drama, the cast explores desire, honor and revenge amid the gold-rush fervour, with vivid staging, orchestral drama and intense ensemble work.

Sung in Italian with French and English surtitles.

Now in its fifth edition, the Caustic Comedy Show assembles a lively roster of contemporary stand-up artists united by sharp, satirical wit. Expect incisive observational material, edgy character work and brisk pacing that alternates between personal storytelling and social critique. The programme champions diverse voices and tight, energetic delivery, creating an intimate yet electric atmosphere. Seven performers will be announced soon. Not recommended for audiences under 14.

In French.

Paul de Saint Sernin, known from the TV show « Quelle époque », presents his first stand-up. His humor is sharp and sincere, moving between biting punchlines and intimate confession. The set alternates rapid-fire jokes and quieter autobiographical moments: tales of adolescent humiliation, hiding in a bush for hours, sudden personal revelations — all delivered with precise timing and a warm, self-deprecating voice. The performance blends observational wit and personal vulnerability, inviting both laughter and reflection.

In French.

Argentine artist La Yegros blends ancestral traditions, contemporary texts and wild Latin-American rhythms with rare finesse. Driven by a communal spirit, she crosses genres and borders alongside GECA and Venezuelan drummer Edwin Sanz, exploring cumbia, carnavalito and chamamé in vibrant folkloric colours. This programme, rooted in popular energy, is juxtaposed with the moving intensity of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7, creating a powerful dialogue between contagiously liberated song and symphonic depth.

Jules Massenet’s Thaïs is presented in a concert version that highlights the opera’s sensuous lyricism and spiritual conflict between a celebrated courtesan and a rigid ascetic. Conducted by Marc Leroy‑Calatayud, the performance features Amina Edris in the title role, with Lionel Lhote as Athanaël and Pene Pati as Nicias. The Chœur du Grand Théâtre de Genève, the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève and students from the Haute école de musique de Genève–Neuchâtel combine to produce a luminous, intimate reading of this masterpiece of French romanticism.

In French.