Tutu - Chicos Mambo - Tournée

Welcoming Tutu by Chicos Mambo to Halle Tony Garnier

At Halle Tony Garnier, we are delighted to open our doors to Tutu by Chicos Mambo, a joyous whirlwind where impeccable technique, mischievous theatricality, and sheer love of dance share the spotlight. Our expansive stage and crisp sightlines are an ideal canvas for a show built on quicksilver transitions, lightning-fast costume changes, and razor-sharp ensemble timing. Tutu takes the grammar of classical ballet and gleefully bends it, blending it with contemporary impulses, character comedy, and a dash of acrobatics to create a performance that speaks fluently to both seasoned ballet audiences and first-time theatergoers. In our hall, the company’s visual gags read boldly, the choreographic patterns stretch wide and breathe, and the performers’ charisma reaches every seat. Expect refined musicality, playful nods to familiar masterpieces, and a kaleidoscope of styles that turn the stage into a living gallery of dance—by turns poetic, irreverent, and breathtakingly athletic. We have tailored the technical environment—lighting, spacing, and pace—to honor the show’s cinematic flow and to magnify the artistry that has made Chicos Mambo a beloved fixture on the international touring landscape.

Artistic Momentum, Here and Now

Presenting Tutu at Halle Tony Garnier is as much about celebrating a hit production as it is about spotlighting the current creative pulse of Chicos Mambo. The troupe continues to draw multigenerational audiences by refreshing its signature blend of precision and parody, introducing new visual details and timely winks that keep the show alive in the present tense. Across recent seasons, Tutu has sustained remarkable momentum, resonating with dance aficionados who relish its virtuosic footwork and tight unisons, as well as newcomers who are disarmed by its humor and theatrical flair. Critics have often highlighted the performers’ command of classical vocabulary—clean lines, buoyant jumps, pristine turns—matched with a fearless appetite for character work and physical comedy. As a venue, we feel that mixture keenly in the room: the hush of a perfectly held tableau, the ripple of laughter at a sly detour, the burst of applause when technique and timing lock together. In bringing the production to Lyon, we are championing a company that treats heritage not as a museum piece but as a playground—curious, inclusive, and in constant conversation with today’s audiences.

For this date at Halle Tony Garnier, our team has worked closely with the company to shape a viewing experience that lets every moment land at scale: entrances that sweep across the breadth of the stage, solos that read with vivid intimacy, and ensemble stagings that bloom into full-venue spectacle. Tutu thrives on contrasts—delicate lyricism followed by exuberant slapstick, intricate footwork colliding with fearless theatrical masks—and our sound and lighting design emphasize those shifts with clarity and warmth. The result is an evening where choreography, costume craft, and comic timing share equal billing, inviting you to see ballet from delightfully unexpected angles. We take pride in hosting work that unites audiences through joy, craft, and imagination; here, the finesse of classical training and the generosity of popular entertainment meet in a shared celebration. Whether you come to savor the finesse of épaulement and ensemble canon or to laugh—loudly—at dance’s most cherished rituals turned on their head, Tutu by Chicos Mambo at Halle Tony Garnier promises a luminous, laughter-filled night in Lyon.