Nice Takes the Stage: Seven Local Companies Set to Shine at the Avignon Festival Off

Nice’s theatre scene in the spotlight: local companies head to Avignon

For the fourteenth consecutive year, the city of Nice renews its commitment to local theatre with an initiative that combines passion, professionalism, and a European vision: Les Compagnies sur le Pont. This project serves as a true springboard for seven companies from Nice’s artistic scene, selected to take part in the renowned Festival Off d’Avignon 2025, one of the most important and dynamic events in European contemporary theatre.

In preparation for this major cultural event, from June 4 to 14, Nice will host a series of exclusive previews at the Francis-Gag Theatre and the Lino-Ventura Theatre, transforming the city into a mini Avignon with performances showcasing the energy and quality of local productions.

The selected companies for the 2025 Avignon Festival Off:

• Mademoiselle et Cie – Conférence au sommet and Ciné-Guinguette

• Ah le Zèbre ! – Le Mardi à Monoprix

• L’Émergence – Théâtres sur tréteaux

• Compagnie du Dire-Dire – Dissonances Jeanne d’Arc

• Compagnie Miranda – Charlotte et Niki, la femme au fusil

• Les Collectionneurs – Théâtre à la carte, dégustation de scènes

• Une Petite Voix m’a dit – Nos vies dansent tout ce qu’on espace

Preview schedule in Nice:

📍 Francis-Gag Theatre

• Wednesday, June 4 at 8:00 PM – Conférence au sommet – Mademoiselle et Cie

• Thursday, June 5 at 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM – Le Mardi à Monoprix – Ah le Zèbre !

• Friday, June 6 at 8:00 PM – Théâtres sur tréteaux – L’Émergence

• Saturday, June 7 at 3:00 PM – Ciné-Guinguette – Mademoiselle et Cie

📍 Lino-Ventura Theatre

• Saturday, June 14 at 8:00 PM – Dissonances Jeanne d’Arc – Compagnie du Dire-Dire

Through this initiative, Nice reaffirms its role as a city of art and culture, offering its theatre companies not only visibility but also a meaningful opportunity for growth. It’s a must-see event for theatre lovers who want a first glimpse of the highlights of the upcoming Avignon Festival Off.