Carmen - Chicos Mambo

The show Carmen by Philippe Lafeuille’s Chicos Mambo company will be performed at Cepac Silo in Marseille on Thursday, April 8, 2027, at 8 p.m. This production revisits Bizet’s iconic work through a contemporary approach combining dance, theater and song. Presented by Quartier Libre, Victor BosCh and Lafeuille d’Automne, this Iberochoreographic fantasy offers a freewheeling and unconventional vision of the eternal Carmen. Tickets are available from €35 to €69. Marseille welcomes Carmen, Chicos Mambo’s bold production at Cepac Silo This reimagined Carmen offers an improbable encounter between a singer and male dancers centered on the eternal feminine. The work questions Carmen’s identity through a game of masks and transformation, blurring traditional codes to open up new paths. Flounced dresses adorn this flamboyant production, transforming the Cepac Silo stage into an arena of memories and feelings. This Iberochoreographic fantasy transcends the usual categories—neither simply opera nor ballet, neither contemporary nor flamenco—to create a total spectacle. In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, this handcrafted and digital production invites audiences on a journey to Carmen’s world, where dance, voice and music come together in an ode to freedom. To discover other artistic offerings, see the cultural shows scheduled in Marseille. Carmen Chicos Mambo ticket office at Cepac Silo To attend this Philippe Lafeuille production at Cepac Silo, tickets range from €35 to €69. This internationally renowned company, with awards earned at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, attracts a loyal audience. You can book your seats now to discover this unique approach to Bizet’s work. You can also find other productions of Carmen Chicos Mambo scheduled in France. Philippe Lafeuille and the Chicos Mambo company: a distinctive artistic journey Philippe Lafeuille founded the Compagnie Chicos Mambo in 1994 in Barcelona, marking the beginning of a unique artistic adventure. This French choreographer, born in 1964, also developed La Feuille d’Automne, an organization dedicated to live performance, creating a universe that playfully and humorously subverts classical codes. His style combines contemporary dance, comedy and humor, questioning the codes of femininity and masculinity. Winner of the Best International Show award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for Méli-Mélo II, he regularly works with prestigious theaters and opera organizations, asserting an innovative multidisciplinary approach. How do you get to Cepac Silo in Marseille? To reach Cepac Silo in the Euroméditerranée district, there are several options. By car, take the “Les Ports” exit from the A50 (Toulon) or exit 2 on the A55 (Aix-en-Provence). Please note that there is no on-street parking: use the Indigo Euromed Center or Les Terrasses du Port car parks with an €8 flat rate, or the Q-Park Espercieux and Arvieux car parks at €6. RTM public transport serves the area very well: tram T2 toward Arenc Le Silo (the “Arenc Silo” stop is 5 minutes away), Metro Line 2 to “Joliette” (a 10-minute walk), or bus lines 82 and 35 with a direct stop at “Le Silo.” The venue is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility, with reserved spaces and dedicated assistance at 04 91 90 00 00. Our advice: take tram T2, which drops you at the “Arenc Silo” stop, the closest to the venue. The Cepac Silo program continues with Philippe Caverivière and his show “Tu Crois que c'Est Une Bonne Idée ?” at Cepac Silo, offering Marseille audiences continued opportunities to discover original, high-quality works.