Saturday, August 1, 2026
interviews
Mikaël Fau in Voltige with Dorine Bourneton
When Dorine Bourneton enlisted Mikael Fau—a native of Tarbes—to stage a production based on her incredible life story, the result was Voltige, which was presented at the Avignon Off Festival.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
we saw
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Théâtre des Etincelles
While exploring the Avignon Off Festival, we saw the Théâtre des Etincelles’ production of The Little Prince, a staging that mirrors the book’s formal simplicity to preserve its essential…
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
we saw
While attending the Avignon Off Festival, we saw *Ici commence la mer*—a journey in pursuit of a lost stuffed animal that leads all the way to the Seventh Continent.
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.
Monday, July 20, 2026
we saw
While attending the Avignon Off Festival, we saw Astuces en cuisine, an inventive and effective clown duo.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
interviews
Jazz à Luz, a festival that cultivates its audience's ears
With the high-altitude Jazz à Luz festival just days away, we met with its director, Karine Peignaud, to learn more about the festival, its audience, and the lineup for the 35th edition.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
interviews
Le Parvis is the beacon of culture in the department
In recent years, Le Parvis has increasingly opened its doors to artists and, more broadly, to cultural figures from the Hautes-Pyrénées region. Here is an interview with Frédéric Esquerré, who…
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 13, 2026
interviews
Helena Noguerra lends her voice to Frida Kahlo
The Culturissimo festival at E.Leclerc cultural spaces comes to Tarbes on Monday evening with Frida, a musical reading that takes Helena Noguerra on a journey through the life and work of Frida…
Saturday, May 30, 2026
interviews
Béatrice Dutrey baila y hace bailar a otros por la calidad del movimiento.
A leading figure in contemporary dance in Tarbes, Béatrice Dutrey answered our questions a few days before the regional meetings and a few weeks before her grand gala on the stage of the Parvis.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
news
The Maynats are a delight for children (and adults too)
The 30th anniversary edition of the Maynats festival was a success, despite the grey skies and the radiance of the young spectators.