Conférence De Choses - 2b Company

Conférence de choses at L'Aqueduc: an ever-expanding adventure in knowledge

At L'Aqueduc, we are thrilled to welcome Conférence de choses, a singular stage experience by 2b company that turns curiosity into a live art form. On our stage, the performer follows a thread of associations—an idea, a word, a memory—and, with wit and precision, lets it unravel into a dazzling journey through science, history, literature, popular culture, and everyday life. The piece can stretch or contract in duration to meet the moment; what never changes is the electric bond it forges with the audience. In our intimate, listener-focused setting at L'Aqueduc, you will feel the play of thought as it happens: the digression that becomes a revelation, the anecdote that blossoms into a theory, the aside that opens a door to the unexpected. The scenography is intentionally spare so that attention rests on the music of the mind and the joy of connection; the charm lies in how a simple setup can host an encyclopedic expedition, guided by buoyant humor and dazzling clarity.

2b company’s current artistic landscape

Helmed by writer-director François Gremaud, 2b company has forged a distinctive signature: the pleasure of knowledge rendered theatrically luminous. Conférence de choses sits alongside recent creations that continue to tour widely and spark conversation, including Phèdre!, Giselle..., and Carmen., each one a playful, lucid re-encounter with cultural touchstones. The same artistic ethos animates Conférence de choses at L'Aqueduc: precision in language, generosity in pedagogy, and an appetite for surprise. The performer’s virtuosity—linked to 2b company’s long-standing collaboration with polymath actors—keeps each performance irreproducible, tuned to the energy of the room and the present tense of the world. In Lyon’s orbit, audiences are especially attuned to this blend of rigor and exuberance, and we are proud to situate the company’s current momentum within our program. As their repertoire circulates across European stages, this piece remains a living organism, porous to contemporary themes—from climate science and artificial intelligence to sports, gastronomy, and the ever-evolving language we share.

Presenting this work at L'Aqueduc means curating the best conditions for attention and delight. Our team shapes the evening around listening and conviviality, with a technical design that highlights the performer’s cadence and keeps every inflection audible and alive. Expect an inviting atmosphere where questions are welcome, laughter is frequent, and learning feels like play. Conférence de choses thrives on serendipity; at L'Aqueduc, that serendipity is framed by careful hospitality, comfortable sightlines, and a rhythm that respects the work’s unfolding logic. Whether you come as a devoted follower of 2b company or as a first-time visitor drawn by the promise of a unique theatrical lecture, you’ll find an event that refreshes how we think, remember, and share. Teachers, students, curious minds of every age—this is an evening for anyone who enjoys the elegance of ideas in motion. We look forward to welcoming you to L'Aqueduc for a performance that celebrates intelligence, presence, and the bright, generous art of attention.