In Quimper, the Théâtre de Cornouaille is banking on a strong season of creations

“Towards metamorphoses”: a magical creation to launch the season

This show, directed by magician Étienne Saglio, will be created at the Théâtre de Cornouaille and presented to open the season on October 1, 2 and 3. In “Towards Metamorphoses”, the character will transform, going from a small bird to a giant. A bird that will even start to fly. Étienne Saglio excels in the art of creating images that captivate. On stage, note the presence of Messi, the dog who plays in the film “Anatomy of a Fall”. Embark on an excursion into a wild daydream. To discover with family (from 8 years old) or between adults.

“Macbeth” or when the drama regains all its suggestive power, bathed in electro layers and the sound of bagpipes. To discover on November 5, 6 and 7. (Gildas Raffanel/Dan Ramaen/Benjamin Le Bellec)

“Macbeth”: the explosive adaptation of a tragedy

It is also one of the creations of the season. This repertory theater piece finds new life thanks to the translation work of André Markowicz. The latter will also come to meet the public to explain his translation process. The infernal couple Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are played by the musician-singer ARM and the actress-singer Marina Keltchewsky. The drama regains all its suggestive power, bathed in electro layers and the sound of bagpipes. To discover on November 5, 6 and 7.

From the asphalt to the stage, Pauline Sonnic and Nolwenn Ferry invite two skaters to join the dance. “Fiskal” will be visible on February 25, 26 and 27, 2025. (Xavier Le Postec)

“Fiskal”: a show like clockwork

Fiskal (impeccable in Breton) presents contemporary creations, inspired by traditional dance, by two artists from the Lorient company C’hoari. But that’s not all ! They invite two skateboarders to learn the dance before learning to skate themselves. With the art of mixing the worlds of contemporary dance, popular dances, with that of skateboarding and street music, the C’hoari company blows a wind of joyful resistance. To discover (with family) on February 25, 26 and 27, 2025.

Author of text songs, Clara Ysé will present her first album “Oceano Nox”.
Author of text songs, Clara Ysé will present her first album “Oceano Nox”. (Olivier Metzger)

Clara Ysé: the voice of catchy pop

The public has a date with the singer of “Pyromanes” and “Douce” on Saturday, October 5. Attention, there are only a few places left to have the chance to discover the one they call “the new Barbara”. Author of songs with lyrics, Clara Ysé will present her first album “Oceano Nox”.

“The Bird of Prometheus” is a warm fable that takes you on a journey between music, theater, puppets and circus. (Vincent Muteau)

“The Bird of Prometheus”: between puppets, theater and music

Giant puppets, flames, “The Bird of Prometheus” is visually beautiful to watch. This show takes up the Greek myth of Prometheus who stole fire from men. A story that meets another tragedy, that of Greece’s debt in 2000. A story in which a third problem appears, that of the return of Greek students who went to study in Europe. Played live, the musical score, made of electro and oriental piano, accompanies the passionate debates of this surprising assembly. See you on October 16 and 17.

Rosemary Standley (the singer of the group Moriarty) interprets the story of Carmen through voice and acting.
Rosemary Standley (the singer of the group Moriarty) interprets the story of Carmen through voice and acting. (Dorothée Thebert Filliger)

“Carmen”: the voice of the group Moriarty

Rosemary Standley (the singer of the group Moriarty) interprets the story of Carmen through voice and acting. We discover how this famous masterpiece by Bizet was created and how the figure of Carmen, an ardent and free woman, defied the morals of her time. Rosemary Standley has a breathtaking vocal and dramatic presence. The show is to be seen on March 4, 5 and 6, 2025.

Circonova, So Breizh!, Sonik, etc.

This year, the Théâtre de Cornouaille will also offer its must-sees of the season. Singer Nolwenn Korbell will be part of the So Breizh! adventure. The Breton language will also be present with the show “Nos Voies lactées”, by the Cornish company Teatr Piba (at the Arthémuse), which tells the story of milk in French, in Breton but also in sign language. Circonova and Sonik will also have their share of surprises in store.

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