⭐ This autumn, Lille becomes the capital of humour. The 22 Regional Contemporary Art Funds (Frac) are joining forces to create the exhibition « Bursts of Laughter! », and Le Tripostal hosts a selection of works blending humour, irony and subversion. In this context, what could be more natural than for laughter in all its forms to take over the centre throughout the season? Discover an eclectic, multidisciplinary cultural programme determined to extend the experience beyond the exhibition.
What's in store
✨ A rich and varied programme unfolding over several months
🎪 Stand-up shows, circus, music, talks and much more, creating a dialogue between visual and performing arts
🎭 Your ticket gives you access to the exhibition: admire an unprecedented national collection, bringing together the major works of the 22 Frac for the first time around humour and wit
Info
📅 Dates and times: select your dates / times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approx. 2 hours per evening
📍 Location: Le Tripostal
👤 Age requirement: open to all
♿ Accessibility: wheelchair accessible
❓ Check the FAQ for this experience here
🎟 Your ticket gives you access to the exhibition from 6pm to 8pm (except for the Chicken Wave evening)
Description
Le Tripostal opens its doors: a unique event brings together the collections of the 22 Frac around the perfect theme for letting off steam, humour in all its forms. Beyond this already extensive catalogue of works, enjoy a rich programme blending stand-up, circus, music, visual arts, all kinds of talks and much more, extending the themes of the exhibition!
Programme
🎤 Thursday 15 October — Stand-up #1 · Loko Comedy Club
Stéphanie Machart, Tom Boudet, Phayik Charaf & Habib take to the stage one after another for a friendly, spontaneous and completely crazy stand-up night.
👣 Saturday 17 October — Family Footbar · La Ruse
A fair like no other where games, dance, challenges and tongue-in-cheek humour meet in a festive, offbeat atmosphere.
🎙 Thursday 22 October — Talk-show · Jonathan Lambert
Jonathan Lambert opens up about his relationship with art, his influences and his photo-novel Qui a volé mes jambes ?, in a conversation hosted by a journalist.
😂 Thursday 29 October — Les voix de l'imprévu
Improvisation takes centre stage with Lille Impro and an evening where the performers create their acts right before the audience's eyes.
🎧 Saturday 31 October — Chicken Wave
The Lille collective Chicken Wave blends DJ sets and real-time video creation for a night that lasts until the early hours.
📚 Wednesday 4 November — Talk-show · David Foenkinos
A meeting with David Foenkinos, in collaboration with Le Furet du Nord.
✨ Thursday 5 November — Carte blanche to Lolla Wesh & Brigitte Pintade
Guided tours, DJ set and drag show: Lolla Wesh and Brigitte Pintade take over Le Tripostal for a colourful evening.
🤸 Sunday 8 November — Duo La Rime
Two circus artists blend contortion, poetry and improvisation for a playful encounter between words and movement.
🎭 Thursday 12 November — Raymond Devos 2.0
The company Merci pour les Fleurs revisits the world of Raymond Devos in an evening of humour, theatre, memories and wordplay.
🎤 Thursday 19 November — Stand-up #2 · Loko Comedy Club
A 100% female evening with Méchante Coline, Ruby Pinata, Céline VDB & Stéphanie Machart for a fresh dose of laughter and stage madness.
🧘 Thursday 26 November — Yogahahaha
Laughter yoga, movement and a DJ set: an evening designed to relax, release tension and above all give your cheek muscles a workout.
🎤 Thursday 10 December — Stand-up #3 · Loko Comedy Club
Four stand-up comedians take to the stage one after another for another evening of conviviality, spontaneity and laughter.
🎪 Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 December — Le Cabaret à Gilles
Gilles Defacque's accomplices reunite for an offbeat cabaret blending clowning, music, humour and team spirit.
Buy your tickets now for Bursts of Laughter! x Le Tripostal in Lille!
