Tuesday, July 21, 2026
we saw
During the Avignon Off Festival, we saw L'enfant de l'arbre, a tale about innocence and respect for the environment.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
interviews
Carapatte, the festival for up-and-coming theatre
It is in a way the counterpart to the Maynats Festival; while the latter offers professional shows to young audiences, Carapatte puts young actors on stage in front of the general public.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
we saw
Barakacirq has made a good start, and it's not over yet.
With the end of the year, the Passing circus school combines presentations by student groups and professional shows in a beautiful festival atmosphere.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
interviews
The Passing circus school at the crossroads of sport and art
A few days before Barakacirq, we met with Passing to talk about the circus, the school's activities and its festival. Sandrine Carayre answered our questions.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
we saw
La fabuleuse histoire de BasarKus
At the crossroads of dance and circus techniques, The Fabulous Story of BasarKus takes the audience on a timeless half-hour journey.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
interviews
Tales in Winter, a festival for everyone
As the 31st edition of the Contes en Hiver festival begins this weekend, we meet its programmer Michèle Carayre-Bouchet to talk about the festival, storytelling and its audience.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
we saw
Burlesque, dance, theater, circus. Baro d'Evel plays with all genres, constantly coming back without ever weighing on the fundamental question: who are we?
Sunday, November 3, 2024
news
Subjective restaurant recommendations from Tarbes
A subjective overview of some of Tarbes' best places to eat lunch or to enjoy an evening out. In any case, a great place to treat yourself to a delicious meal.
Monday, June 24, 2024
news
A smaller edition of the Barakacirq festival this year with a week of shows by young circus performers from the school and a professional show on Friday evening.
Saturday, June 1, 2024
interviews
The Guinch'Pépettes, humor and good cheer guaranteed
Her name is Bibi—or "Bibi the Bigourdane," much like "Mado the Niçoise"—and she performs in the Hautes-Pyrénées as part of a duo, entertaining audiences and ensuring everyone has a great…
Monday, December 18, 2023
we saw
The Quebec-based troupe La Machine de Cirque adopts the conventions of art galleries, only to blow them apart in their own signature style.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
we saw
Lucinda Childs returns after having graced the stage of the Parvis in 1980 to present Relative Calm 50 years after its creation.