Having been spectators and keen to contribute to access to culture in our rural environment, we wanted to play an active role. We believe that culture, and the arts as a whole, are social and artistic levers that promote openness to others and tolerance. So our aim was to create a cultural event at the heart of our region.
We’re delighted to welcome you to the 7th Renc’Arts festival in Augerolles.
We’ve taken up the challenge of creating a cultural event in the heart of our rural area, always with the aim of offering everyone the chance to discover and enjoy a variety of shows, reflecting the creativity and artistic richness of live performance.
Throughout the summer, theatre and circus arts take over various venues in Augerolles.
The principle of the free price, known as the ‘hat price’, allows each spectator to participate in the financing of the event, according to his or her means and desire. But the free price is not the same as free, because with us there is no ‘In’ and no ‘Off’, we pay the artists, which is why we need your support.
The Renc’Arts festival, run by the Arts-Jeux-Rôles association, exists thanks to the efforts of volunteers.
Do Artists Need Their Audience? Without a doubt—without spectators, there is no show. But can artists also rely on their audience physically? Miguel Rubio takes on this challenge with Playground.
Here, the staging depends entirely on the spectators. Their gaze, their presence, and even their bodies support the structure of the performance. Seated on eight chairs connected to the Chinese pole, they become a key element of the scenography. Those who accept this role will feel just how much the artist leans on them to keep everything in balance. Blending Chinese pole acrobatics, dance, theater, and humor,Playgroundis a performance full of surprises and extraordinary adventures. It is an aerial and absurd playground where comedy meets acrobatic prowess, suspended more than eight meters above the ground.
After collaborating with numerous companies and diverse projects, Miguel Rubio wanted to take the Chinese pole to the streets. He designed a self-sufficient system in which the audience itself becomes the pillar of the performance. WithPlayground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.
More Playground events
29 May
19:15
Playground in the Festival du HA ! 2026
Location
Chateauneuf-sur-Sarthe
1 Rue des Moulins, 49330 Les Hauts-d'Anjou, Francia
Let the sound of the festival guide you and immerse yourself in a programme full of laughter, joy and sharing. As summer approaches, come and stroll, admire, thrill, dance and sing with us in Contigné. This festival HA ! is organised by the CCVHA, the commune of Hauts-d’Anjou and their partners: volunteers from the Cont&vous and Les H’Anjoués associations.
Playground is a comical and absurd production that rises 8 metres high, combining Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his set design comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience who occupy them become a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not hold together.
As he tries to balance on the Chinese pole, Miguel Rubio faces unpredictable situations. To overcome them, he needs the physical and emotional help of the audience, who become essential accomplices in the show. Playground is a warm and characterful solo show based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between the artist and the audience is key: without their support, the magic does not work.
Luluberlu, a festival of performances for young and old alike!
Organised annually by Odyssud and theTown of Blagnac, this highlight of the year for young audiences offers families and schools multidisciplinary performances across several venues, as well as a wide range of free artistic activities set up in Odyssud Park (films, workshops, fun activities, installations, exhibitions, and more). It is a festival that nurtures a variety of artistic practices and encourages wonder, sharing, joy and a connection with the living world.
Luluberluis a wonderful story that has been running for over 15 years and a festive weekend featuring more than fifty shows and workshops for everyone.
Playground is a comical and absurd production that rises 8 metres high, combining Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his set design comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience who occupy them become a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not hold together.
As he tries to balance on the Chinese pole, Miguel Rubio faces unpredictable situations. To overcome them, he needs the physical and emotional help of the audience, who become essential accomplices in the show. Playground is a warm and characterful solo show based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between the artist and the audience is key: without their support, the magic does not work.
See you on 30th and 31 May at the Luluberlu festival!
Playground is a comical and absurd production that rises 8 metres high, combining Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his set design comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience who occupy them become a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not hold together.
As he tries to balance on the Chinese pole, Miguel Rubio faces unpredictable situations. To overcome them, he needs the physical and emotional help of the audience, who become essential accomplices in the show. Playground is a warm and characterful solo show based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between the artist and the audience is key: without their support, the magic does not work.
Playground is a comical and absurd production that rises 8 metres high, combining Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his set design comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience who occupy them become a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not hold together.
As he tries to balance on the Chinese pole, Miguel Rubio faces unpredictable situations. To overcome them, he needs the physical and emotional help of the audience, who become essential accomplices in the show. Playground is a warm and characterful solo show based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between the artist and the audience is key: without their support, the magic does not work.
The Lausanne Garden Parties. Five free, festive weekends in five of the city’s iconic parks. These multidisciplinary events celebrate outdoor culture with a varied programme combining music, dance, theatre, street arts and cinema. Each weekend also features activities for children, such as storytelling, walks and creative workshops.
Playground is a comical and absurd production that rises 8 metres high, combining Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his set design comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience who occupy them become a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not hold together.
As he tries to balance on the Chinese pole, Miguel Rubio faces unpredictable situations. To overcome them, he needs the physical and emotional help of the audience, who become essential accomplices in the show. Playground is a warm and characterful solo show based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between the artist and the audience is key: without their support, the magic does not work.
La Plage des Six Pompes is deeply rooted in the creative, working-class, multicultural, resourceful and enterprising spirit of La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Held in a city with a unique urban layout and history, the festival is Switzerland’s flagship event for street arts. Beyond its annual summer gathering, it also serves as a committed ambassador for these living arts.
Playground is a comical and absurd production that rises 8 metres high, combining Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his set design comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience who occupy them become a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not hold together.
As he tries to balance on the Chinese pole, Miguel Rubio faces unpredictable situations. To overcome them, he needs the physical and emotional help of the audience, who become essential accomplices in the show. Playground is a warm and characterful solo show based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between the artist and the audience is key: without their support, the magic does not work.
Playground at the Petits déjeuners d’Onex festival in Onex.
The Collectif Primavez will present its show Playground at the Petits déjeuners d’Onex festival in Onex on 13 August at 10:00 am (time to be confirmed) as part of the Six Pompes Summer Tour.
Playground is a comical and absurd production that rises 8 metres high, combining Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his set design comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience who occupy them become a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not hold together.
As he tries to balance on the Chinese pole, Miguel Rubio faces unpredictable situations. To overcome them, he needs the physical and emotional help of the audience, who become essential accomplices in the show. Playground is a warm and characterful solo show based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between the artist and the audience is key: without their support, the magic does not work.
See you on 13 August at the Petits déjeuners d’Onex festival!
Playground is a comical and absurd production that rises 8 metres high, combining Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his set design comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience who occupy them become a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not hold together.
As he tries to balance on the Chinese pole, Miguel Rubio faces unpredictable situations. To overcome them, he needs the physical and emotional help of the audience, who become essential accomplices in the show. Playground is a warm and characterful solo show based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between the artist and the audience is key: without their support, the magic does not work.
The last weekend before the start of the school year should not be a sad occasion. It offers a final festive moment for families to enjoy before children return to school. The celebrations will take place at La Plannaz, which will once again showcase street arts by hosting a stop of the Six Pompes Summer Tour. Theatre actors, acrobats, and other clowns will be there to prove to anyone who might doubt it that, in Bussigny, the holidays always end on a high note!
Playground is a comical and absurd production that rises 8 metres high, combining Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his set design comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience who occupy them become a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not hold together.
As he tries to balance on the Chinese pole, Miguel Rubio faces unpredictable situations. To overcome them, he needs the physical and emotional help of the audience, who become essential accomplices in the show. Playground is a warm and characterful solo show based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between the artist and the audience is key: without their support, the magic does not work.
La Branche welcomes more than 146 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Around 450 staff work there. Structured into nine mixed, multi-generational, family-sized residential units, La Branche is a place to live that resembles a village: a performance hall, swimming pool, school, playgrounds, restaurant and grocery shop open to the public, etc.
Located in the Lake Geneva region, in Savigny, 15 km north-east of Lausanne, the estate also includes a farm. It comprises 35 hectares of forest, fields and a garden cultivated according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture.
Playground is a comical and absurd production that rises 8 metres high, combining Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his set design comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience who occupy them become a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not hold together.
As he tries to balance on the Chinese pole, Miguel Rubio faces unpredictable situations. To overcome them, he needs the physical and emotional help of the audience, who become essential accomplices in the show. Playground is a warm and characterful solo show based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between the artist and the audience is key: without their support, the magic does not work.
Playground is a comical and absurd production that rises 8 metres high, combining Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his set design comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience who occupy them become a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not hold together.
As he tries to balance on the Chinese pole, Miguel Rubio faces unpredictable situations. To overcome them, he needs the physical and emotional help of the audience, who become essential accomplices in the show. Playground is a warm and characterful solo show based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between the artist and the audience is key: without their support, the magic does not work.
