Mathieu Despoisse and Etienne Manceau bring “Pling-Klang” to the Festival La Bâtie. This playful and inventive piece delves into the dynamics of DIY and couplehood through a game of ping-pong. With humor and camaraderie, the two performers explore themes of love while assembling a shelf, offering a hilarious and heartfelt show that can be enjoyed solo or with friends.
In French.
The Leipzig Symphony, under the baton of Knut Andreas, offers an exciting evening dedicated to Spanish classical music, featuring works by Bizet, Giménez, Falla, Sarasate, Strauss, Rimski-Korsakov, and Ravel. Violin soloist Antonio Palanović will take center stage. The program promises fiery rhythms and intense emotions, culminating with Ravel’s renowned “Boléro,” celebrated for its mesmerizing crescendo.
Under the glow of a streetlamp, two students await an interview with Grisélidis Réal, set as part of their final studies. In a Beckett-inspired setting, they encounter sex workers, challenging their preconceptions. The play “Contre-jour” delves into the validity of discourses between theory and lived experience, commitment, and expression. Created by Mathi and Margot Le Coultre, this debut from Cie « La Poudre à lever » delves into the topic of prostitution, drawing inspiration from Grisélidis Réal.
In French.
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.
FURTHER AFIELD
In collaboration with Classeek, the Septembre Musical welcomes two extraordinary young musicians, both alumni of the Classeek Ambassador Programme: flutist Rafael Adobas Bayog and pianist Giorgi Gigashvili. Together, they present an intimate recital blending French classics, Spanish songs, and works from their Filipino and Georgian heritage. From Poulenc and Prokofiev to San Pedro, Santiago, Kancheli, and more, each piece becomes a story carried by the breath of two promising young artists.
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.
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.
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