Performing arts highlights feature Thierry Malandain and various French productions

The French performing arts scene features several notable upcoming and recent productions. In dance, Thierry Malandain presents his final program, ‘Temps d’aimer’, at the Théâtre des Champs Élysées in Paris. The program includes his mystical interpretation of ‘L’Oiseau de feu’ featuring dancer Hugo Layer, and his version of ‘Boléro’ which emphasizes collective movement within a structured space.

In theatre and opera, upcoming highlights include Arthur Nauzyciel’s production of Ingmar Bergman’s ‘Scènes de la vie conjugale’ in Rennes, and a production of Massenet’s ‘Werther’ at the Opéra de Rennes. Other notable works include a Molière compilation by the tg Stan company, a rap and literature fusion titled ‘Victor Hugo’ in Fougères, and a production of Victor Hugo’s ‘Hernani’ in Vitré. Additionally, Phia Ménard will direct a new production of Mozart’s ‘Così Fan Tutte’ for the Opéra de Rennes and Angers Nantes Opéra.