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Marseille theatres

all the programme 2024

The year 2024 brings with it a whole new range of cultural programming, particularly in Marseille’s theaters. Le Zef, la Criée, le Théâtre de l’œuvre, le Badaboum and le Théâtre du Gymnase hors les murs… Discover here all the shows not to be missed in the first half of the year.

Published on 27 September 2024

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IAM – March 19: the iconic group returns to the stage for a legendary concert.

Giselle(s) Pietragalla – Derouault – Friday March 22: A new feminist and contemporary take on the classic romantic ballet!

Ahmed Sylla – April 20: The famous comedian’s new show, “Origami”, is a laugh-out-loud experience.

Fabien Olicard – Friday, June 7: the famous mentalist returns to Marseille to blow your mind.

Théâtre National de la Criée

Monte-Cristo from March 16 to 30: Nicolas Bonneau, Fanny Chériaux and Mathias Castagné have adapted Dumas’s classic tale with a mix of theater, storytelling, slam, folk music, performance and animated film… This is an original, faithful version of the book, and you’ll be carried away by the suspense and emotion!

Les Fourberies de Scapin from March 27 to 29: from age 10, rediscover Molière’s most famous farce, directed by Muriel Mayette-Holtz and transposed to a desert no-man’s-land!

You are here from June 7 to 8 : A celebration of live performance in a live theater: Edith Amsellem takes over La Criée and makes the theater play itself.

Le Zef - Scène nationale de Marseille

La saga de Molière (Molière’s saga) from March 12 to 14: a performance by five mischievous, overexcited actresses, a crazy story that alternates anecdotes, disgressions and anachronisms. Up close to the audience and accessible to audiences aged 7 and up, it’s a funny, fast-paced show that would not be denied by Master Molière!

Institut Ophélie on April 18: For their latest creation, Nathalie Garraud and Olivier Saccomano draw inspiration from Shakespeare’s heroine Ophelia to deliver a pamphlet on the female condition.

Matière(s) Première(s) on May 31: Six exalted, sensual dancers, carried away by the hectic rhythm of a soundtrack that alternates Afro-Cuban music, rap, electro…

Le Théatre du Gymnase hors les murs

Théâtre des Bernardines

Un pas de chat sauvage from March 12 to 29: A relationship of fascination and rejection develops between the uninspired teacher played by Natalie Dessay and the whimsical artist played by Nancy Nkusi. This show displays everything that fascinates Marie NDiaye: strangeness, cruelty, a sumptuous style and a deep compassion for people who have been mistreated and robbed.

Dans la peau d’un magicien (In the shoes of a magician) from April 9 to 13: from his first magic conventions in the 1970s to mentalist shows with more political and social dimensions, Thierry Collet shares his passion, his interest in flaws, “askew” looks and the need to create mysteries for others, the better to protect oneself from them.

Théâtre de l'Oeuvre

Christina Rosmini on March 9: After two exclusive theater concerts, Christina Rosmini returns this quarter to take you on a journey! Discover Christina Rosmini’s new creation, reflecting her new album INTI!

Fred Nevché on March 20: don’t miss Fred Nevché, as part of the Festival Avec Le Temps, performing his latest album, “Emotional Data”.

Histoire universelle de Marseille /Collectif Manifeste Rien from March 28 to 30: the Manifeste Rien collective returns to the theater for three evenings to present the show “Histoire universelle de Marseille” based on Alèssi Dell’Umbria (Éditions Agone), adapted and directed by Virginie Aimone and Jeremy Beschon.

Théâtre de l'Odéon

At the Théâtre de l’Odéon

The Compagnie Acontretemps presents Conte et Histoire: a program featuring 2 new creations by choreographer Christine Colombani for the Marseilles-based ballet company Cie Acontretemps, now in its 6th season at the Théâtre de l’Odéon.

Chanson Gitane from April 27 to 28: king of operetta between the wars, Maurice Yvain composed masterpieces such as Ta bouche, Là-Haut and Pas sur la bouche. Carole Clin, who has already staged Pas sur la bouche and Là-Haut at L’Odéon de Marseille, will direct.

At the Opéra de Marseille

Don Quichotte from March 19 to 24: blending humor, melancholy and fantasy with melodic grace and goldsmith instrumentation, Massenet delivers a heroic comedy of the highest order.

Le Nozze di Figaro from April 24 to May 3: the spirit of Da Ponte’s sparkling libretto (after Beaumarchais), the beauty of the arias, the finesse of the orchestra and the extraordinary construction of the ensembles (the finale of Act II!) never cease to amaze even the most jaded spectator.

Théâtre Joliette

Sócrates (Win or lose, but always in a democracy): tracing the life of the footballer, author and director Frédéric Sonntag imagines an exchange between two emblematic figures to remind us of the need for democracy in sport as in politics.

Alma, April 3 to 5: In an explosive duo, director Fabrice Murgia and drag queen Peggy Lee Cooper adapt the myth of Faust to our image-driven society. Playing with the codes of sensationalism and cabaret, Alma is a sultry show that questions the illusory quest for success.

Rhinoceros from April 16 to 18: Bérangère Vantusso’s unique adaptation of Eugène Ionesco’s Rhinoceros explores the vulnerable, fragile material of ceramics.

Le Badaboum theater

Shows specially designed for children

Les Merveilleuses aventures du Père Ubu (The Marvelous Adventures of Father Ubu) from March 27 to April 6: Jarryis an outspoken critic of the authoritarian world we all recognize, but he never gives in to gloom. On the contrary, he delivers a colorful, jubilant farce, written in a fiery, thunderous language, a play resolutely apart. For ages 5 and up!

La farce de Maitre Panthelin from June 5 to 15: the question of money and scams of all kinds does not belong exclusively to a bygone medieval era, but this ferociously funny farce, over five hundred years old, remains incredibly topical. Ages 7 and up.

Pas que beau July 15-19: Mona dances. Mona paints. Mona plays with the sculptures and paintings that come to life in her art gallery. She brings back to life the memories of her mom, who’s now getting her brushes a bit tangled. So, in turn, Mona paints her portrait for us. For ages 3 and up.

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