Hervé Barbereau - Hypnose, Tournée

Hypnose par Hervé Barbereau at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON

At THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON, we are delighted to welcome Hypnose par Hervé Barbereau, an evening that places audience curiosity, kindness, and wonder at the center of the experience. Hosting this performance in our intimate, audience-forward setting allows the precision of Hervé Barbereau’s approach to shine: his thoughtful pacing, transparency with volunteers, and finely tuned humor are ideally matched to a room designed for clear sightlines and close connection. From the first minutes, guests are invited to observe, question, and, for those who wish, participate—without pressure, and always with respect. We have prepared the stage and acoustics to underscore the delicate nuances of suggestion, the rhythm of inductions, and the subtle interplay between individual imagination and collective energy. In our venue, the show’s human dimension becomes tangible: a front-row view of the mind’s creativity, presented by an artist who combines experience with a calm, reassuring presence, so that everyone—on stage or in the audience—feels safe, intrigued, and fully engaged.

Croyances, mystères et phénomènes étranges — tournée

This new touring chapter, Croyances, mystères et phénomènes étranges — tournée, arrives at THEATRE A L'OUEST - LYON with a refreshed narrative arc and heightened theatricality. While Hervé Barbereau remains faithful to the clarity and pedagogy that have built his reputation, he ventures further into the mechanics of belief and perception: how expectations shape what we feel, how attention steers memory, and how the brain fills gaps with striking, sometimes uncanny associations. For our stop in Lyon, we have collaborated closely to tailor the staging to the room, emphasizing the immersive sound design and light transitions that support each progressive phase of suggestion. The result is a performance that reads as both demonstration and storytelling—structured like a journey from light curiosity to deep mental focus, punctuated by moments of laughter and astonishment. Whether you come eager to volunteer or prefer to watch, you will find the same guiding principle at work: clarity. Everything is explained, nothing is rushed, and the mystery comes from witnessing the simple power of guided attention unfold in real time.

From our vantage point as hosts, what makes this evening special is the combination of precision and generosity. In Hypnose par Hervé Barbereau, the artist invites participants to explore sensations, temporal shifts, and playful distortions that feel at once surprising and natural. Volunteers are always free to opt in or out, and the show’s structure encourages a calm, collective confidence before each experiential step. The theatre’s intimate scale enhances that dynamic: the slightest change in posture, a shared burst of laughter, a collective intake of breath—these become cues that draw the entire room into synchrony. As the tournée continues across the country, our Lyon audience has the chance to discover a program that evolves with each date, nourished by live feedback and nightly improvisation. For those curious about how imagination can be guided without losing authenticity, this is a rare opportunity to observe technique and empathy working hand in hand. We look forward to opening our doors, dimming the lights, and letting the room become a laboratory of wonder—where beliefs are questioned, mysteries are savored, and strange phenomena feel close enough to touch.