Théâtre Francis-Gag – A Sea-Inspired Season of Theatre, Humor, and Emotion
🌊 Cod, Cod, Cod, Come Back!
Theatrical Lecture – Biennale of Ocean Arts
TFG dives into an evening as educational as it is hilarious. On Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 6 PM, join Frédéric Ferrer—geographer, author, and actor—for a unique theatre-conference hybrid:
👉 De la Morue – Cartographie 6 (Vertical Détour)
Somewhere between performance and science, cod becomes a lens for exploring human impact on marine ecosystems—with a humorous yet well-informed approach.
📍 Part of the Biennale of Ocean Arts, in connection with the United Nations Ocean Conference – Nice 2025.
👨👩👧👦 All audiences | ⏰ 1h20
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🎭 Local Companies Take the Stage
June 4–14, 2025 – Avignon comes to Nice!
In collaboration with the Avignon Off Festival, TFG and the Lino-Ventura Theatre invite you to (re)discover five acclaimed productions from Nice. From powerful monologues to musical comedy and historical drama—something for everyone!
🗓️ June 4 – 8:00 PM
🎭 Summit Meeting – Historical Comedy
By Robert David Mac Donald – Mademoiselle et Cie
Eva Braun and Clara Petacci meet in a surreal, intimate tête-à-tête behind the scenes of tyranny.
👨👩👧👦 Ages 10+ | ⏰ 1h05
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🗓️ June 5 – 1:30 & 3:30 PM
🎭 Tuesdays at Monoprix – Solo Performance
By Emmanuel Darley – Ah le Zèbre!
Marie-Pierre helps her father shop every Tuesday. A moving monologue on gender identity and intergenerational bonds.
👨👩👧👦 Ages 12+ | ⏰ 1h
🎓 School groups welcome with reservation
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🗓️ June 6 – 8:00 PM
🎭 Theatre on Trellises – Comedic Retrospective
Collective creation – Compagnie L’Émergence
From costumes to lighting, discover what makes theatre tick—in a playful historical journey.
👨👩👧👦 All audiences | ⏰ 1h
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🗓️ June 7 – 3:00 PM
🎭 Ciné-Guinguette – Musical Theatre
By Sophie Chiara – Mademoiselle et Cie
The cinema comes alive on stage! A quirky usher becomes the star of film classics in a musical romp.
👨👩👧👦 All audiences | ⏰ 1h10
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🗓️ June 14 – 8:00 PM
🎭 Dissonances: Joan of Arc – Contemporary Drama
By Compagnie du Dire-Dire
A live radio debate on Joan of Arc spirals into chaos. Sharp, thought-provoking theatre.
📍 Lino-Ventura Theatre – Free parking, food & drinks available
👨👩👧👦 All audiences | ⏰ 1h35
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🧠 Art & Culture Highlight – Conferences and Collaborations
🎨 Thursday, May 22 – 4:00 PM
📍 Centre Universitaire Méditerranée
Art History Talk – Dufy & Poiret: A Creative Alliance
By Anthony Cardoso, ESAD Reims graduate
Explore the pivotal meeting between painter Raoul Dufy and fashion designer Paul Poiret, featuring artworks, archival footage, and memoir excerpts.
🎟️ Free entry, limited seating
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💡 Practical Info & Cultural Perks
📍 Théâtre Francis-Gag – 4 rue de la Croix, Old Nice
📞 +33 (0)4 92 00 78 50
📧 theatre.fgag@ville-nice.fr
🌐 theatre-francis-gag.org
🎟️ Pass Culture (ages 15–20): Enjoy performances with the duo offer—bring a guest for free!
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