Les Copines D'abord - Le Rideau Rouge De Lyon

A night of laughter and complicity at Le Rideau Rouge

As the team behind Le Rideau Rouge, we are delighted to welcome Les Copines d'Abord to our stage for an evening that celebrates friendship, sparkling wit, and the joyful art of performing together. Our intimate room thrives on shows that invite audiences into a shared experience, and this one does exactly that: it’s a lively, modern take on everyday stories, where the rhythm of sharp punchlines meets the warmth of a close-knit ensemble. In recent months, the artists behind this creation have been nurturing a fresh cycle of material in theatres and clubs, riding the momentum of a new season dedicated to bold female voices. On our stage, their energy translates into a fast, generous, and playfully interactive format that feels tailor-made for the proximity and conviviality that define our venue. You can expect quick-fire scenes, a sense of improvisational freedom, and a meticulous eye for social detail—friendships under pressure, dating déjà-vus, work-life absurdities, and the eternal group-chat drama—all delivered with a theatrical flair that lights up our room.

Les Copines d'Abord: the pulse of a new season

Hosting Les Copines d'Abord at Le Rideau Rouge also shines a spotlight on their current artistic momentum: a new wave of sketches crafted for the stage this season, refined in front of live audiences to retain the spontaneity that audiences crave. The show’s architecture balances set-piece characters with agile transitions, so each scene hits with clarity and pace, while the ensemble’s chemistry keeps everything grounded and authentic. We’ve designed our lighting and soundscape to match that agility, favoring crisp cues and close-up dynamics that let the smallest glance or throwaway line land with maximum effect. If you follow the comedy landscape, you’ll recognize the contemporary pulse: social media micro-dramas, office rituals turned upside down, family councils that spiral out of control, and that suspiciously familiar weekend away with friends. It’s the kind of writing that thrives in the close quarters of our theatre, where every reaction feeds the next beat, and where the audience becomes a partner in comedy rather than a distant observer.

From our vantage point at Le Rideau Rouge, this engagement is also about celebrating how Les Copines d'Abord connects with a broad spectrum of spectators without diluting personality or edge. The artists’ recent stage work—shaped by a season of residencies, previews, and packed late shows—leans into textured characters and a spirited tempo that makes time fly. Expect the arc of the evening to ebb and flow: brisk banter opens into confessional humor; sly parodies give way to sharp observational bursts; and a final stretch ties threads together with a wink that lingers after the curtain call. We’ve programmed the show to capture that elastic rhythm—doors open into a convivial foyer, seating that keeps you close to the action, and a post-show atmosphere that invites conversation. Les Copines d'Abord belongs to the present tense of live performance: immediate, generous, and delightfully human. We’re proud to give it the space, care, and technical finesse it deserves, so that every beat of laughter resonates through our theatre and into the night outside.