Mars Ou Crève - Le Complexe, Lyon

A new rendezvous at Le Complexe - Salle du Haut

At Le Complexe - Salle du Haut, we are delighted to open our doors to audiences for Mars ou crève, a creation whose very title promises urgency, audacity, and a streak of mischief. Our upstairs room lends itself perfectly to the show’s intimate, face-to-face energy: close sightlines, nimble lighting shifts, and a stage that invites the performers to play within whispering distance of the first rows. The piece thrives on rhythm and surprise, sliding from razor-sharp observations to offbeat detours, and we have tuned our room to follow its pulse—from quick blackouts and punchy cues to moments of suspended quiet. Expect an evening shaped by the pleasures of live performance: a direct, unfiltered rapport with the audience, humor that blossoms from the shared air of the room, and storytelling that finds its force in the here and now. Whether you come to laugh, to reflect, or simply to feel the crackle of a living stage, Mars ou crève arrives ready to meet you halfway and push a little further.

Current artistic momentum and what to expect on stage

Mars ou crève arrives at Le Complexe - Salle du Haut at a moment when its creators are in full momentum, polishing material that speaks to the present with both wit and bite. The show’s structure—built around agile, fast-moving sequences—allows the team to fold timely subjects into a clear narrative spine: the friction between ambition and reality, the comic chaos of everyday survival, the gap between how we present ourselves and how we truly feel. This season, they are leaning into that living quality, shaping transitions, testing pacing, and sharpening beats that thrive in a room like ours. Audiences can anticipate a performance that moves effortlessly between finely honed set pieces and spontaneous asides—a dialogue with the crowd that respects the craft while leaving space for the spark of the unexpected. The creative work underway points toward a bolder, more elastic version of the piece, one that renews itself from night to night and reflects the times with a playful, lucid eye.

Our team at Le Complexe - Salle du Haut has tailored the experience so that the show’s tonal shifts register with clarity and warmth. The front-of-house welcome, the snug scale of the seating, and the responsive acoustics collaborate to keep every inflection audible, every glance legible, and every payoff crisp. Mars ou crève benefits from that closeness: the laughter travels quickly, the quiet lands fully, and the performer-audience connection becomes the engine of the evening. From a practical standpoint, we have arranged entry and seating to maintain a smooth flow, and our technical crew remains at the ready to support the dynamism of the staging—tight blackout cues, close-focus specials, and the occasional bold wash to reset the room’s temperature. Above all, we want you to feel the thrill of a live encounter: a work born in rehearsal rooms now breathing in front of you, crafted for this very space, and alive to the spontaneous magic that only happens within these four walls.