Located in the heart of the city, the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices (BFM) is a former hydroelectric power station on the Rhône that has been transformed into a versatile venue. It hosts a wide range of cultural events, including theatrical performances, dance shows, and concerts. Its entirely wooden interior enhances acoustic qualities, allowing it to accommodate up to 1,000 spectators.
Marie-Ève Signeyrole directs this gripping production of Puccini’s La fanciulla del West, shaping a tense, closed‑door drama that reads like a psychological thriller. Under Antonino Fogliani’s conducting, Puccini’s cinematic score exposes the darker myths of the Gold Rush while passionate vocal performances navigate romance, deceit and pursuit. Set and lighting design intensify claustrophobic mood, and the staging balances grand operatic gestures with intimate emotional detail, revealing moral ambiguities at the heart of the American frontier.
Toute la famille que j’aime, by the creators of «La Moustâche», is a brisk, comic staging in which siblings deploy ingenious ruses to secure their father’s inheritance. Combining sharp dialogue and physical comedy with moments of genuine pathos, the production probes family loyalty, rivalry and the spectacle of fandom embodied by the father’s devotion to Johnny Hallyday. Minimal, inventive staging foregrounds timing and ensemble chemistry, offering warmth shaded with bittersweet irony.
In French.
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.
Choreographed by François Mauduit, this bold reworking of Carmen transforms the classic into a feminist, revolutionary dance piece. Twelve performers deliver a physically intense, theatrical choreography that foregrounds female agency and collective strength. Stark staging and dynamic rhythms strip the story to its emotional core, alternating moments of fierce confrontation and intimate vulnerability. The production’s visceral movement language and ensemble precision reshape the myth with urgency and modern resonance.
Directed by Charles Templon, this sharp, visionary 1970s comedy upends expectations about power and appearance. In a satirical portrait of small-town life, Suzanne transforms from devoted housewife into an unexpectedly brilliant industrial leader, driven by a vivid, liberated performance from Clémentine Célarié and the modern, eccentric comic flair of Paloma. The production balances biting wit and exuberant theatricality with dynamic staging and spirited ensemble work.
In French.
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