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Playground au Festival Les Escalpades à Witry-lès-Reims

Every year at the end of June, for one week, the LES ESCALPADES festival livens up the start of the summer holidays with free street performances open to all. On the programme: circus, theatre, comedy and music. Village squares, parks and public spaces become meeting places for artists, elected representatives and local residents.

Over the past fifteen years, this event has become a household name. Highly-anticipated by local residents, it has attracted almost 50,000 spectators since its inception, and attendance has remained steady. It has also attracted numerous private and institutional partners and stimulated enthusiastic support.

A unique project in the region, Les Escalpades aims to continue becoming a major festival of street performances, based on the formula that has made it such a success: One evening, one show, one town.

The Collectif Primavez will be presenting its show Playground Festival Les Escalpades in Witry-lès-Reims on 23 June at 7pm.

See you at Witry-lès-Reims on 23 June! Click here for more information!

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Playground is a comic and absurd proposal that rises up to 8 metres high, fusing Chinese pole, dance, theatre, acrobatics and humour. A tragicomedy full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns. This is Miguel Rubio’s challenge: his scenography comes to life thanks to those who decide to support it. Eight chairs form part of the structure, and the audience that occupies these seats becomes a fundamental pillar. Without them, the show would not stay afloat.

In an attempt to stay balanced 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 solo show, warm and full of character, based on a collaborative anchoring system. Here, the connection between artist and audience is the key: without their support, the magic doesn’t happen.

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Playground at the Cugnaux en piste festival in Cugnaux

Cugnaux, land of circus. Cugnaux en piste is back for its 2nd edition, and now it’s your turn! Feel your heart beat, hold your breath, catch your breath: just a stone’s throw from Tolouse, the circus arts festival is opening its doors to you!

This year also marks the 15th anniversary of Ça Cirkule, Cugnaux’s amateur circus school. In partnership with La Grainerie, the programme will be spread over several days and in several venues in the town.

Collectif Primavez will be presenting their show Playground at Cugnaux en piste on 26 and 27 June.

See you on 26 and 27 June at the Cugnaux en piste If you want to know more, click here!

Do you want to know more about Playground?

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, Playground is 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. With Playground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.

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Playground at the Les Artoizes Festival  in Rouvroy

The oldest festival organised by Droit de Cité is still going strong in Rouvroy and Drocourt! A not-to-be-missed event in the area for anyone who loves the street arts, ArtoiZes and its committee of volunteers are preparing the 31st edition with some real surprises in store.

Collectif Primavez will be presenting their show Playground at the Les Artoizes Festival  in Rouvroy on 28 June at 16h55.

See you on 28 June at the  Les Artoizes .If you want to know more, click here!

Do you want to know more about Playground?

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, Playground is 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. With Playground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.

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Playground at the Les Artoizes Festival  in Drocourt

The oldest festival organised by Droit de Cité is still going strong in Rouvroy and Drocourt! A not-to-be-missed event in the area for anyone who loves the street arts, ArtoiZes and its committee of volunteers are preparing the 31st edition with some real surprises in store.

Collectif Primavez will be presenting their show Playground at the Les Artoizes Festival  in Drocourt on 29 June at 16h15.

See you on 29 June at the  Les Artoizes .If you want to know more, click here!

Do you want to know more about Playground?

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, Playground is 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. With Playground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.

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Playground at the Belles Sorties d’été in Willems

Les Belles Sorties is a cultural initiative launched by the Lille Metropolitan Area in partnership with fourteen cultural institutions in the region. Its aim is to promote access to culture for as many people as possible.

Collectif Primavez will be presenting their show Playground at the Belles Sorties d’été in Willems on 4 July at 19h00.

See you on 4 July at the Belles Sorties d’été. If you want to know more, click here!

Do you want to know more about Playground?

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, Playground is 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. With Playground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.

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Playground at Les Estivales Festival in Brécey.

A cultural season organised by the town of Brécey, featuring shows, world music, traditional songs and many other events.

Collectif Primavez will be presenting their show Playground at Les Estivales Festival in Brécey on 6 July at 18h00.

See you on 6 July at Les Estivales Festival! If you want to know more, click here!

Do you want to know more about Playground?

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, Playground is 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. With Playground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.

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Playground at Un été à Saint-André.

From 25 June to 30 August 2025, enjoy a host of free outdoor events! The summer will kick off, as it does every year, with the École Municipale des Arts et Loisirs (EMAL), offering auditions, workshops and concerts.

This year, municipal services and local associations are joining forces to offer you a full day of non-stop entertainment, including books, sport and well-being, games, shows and creative workshops.

The Collectif Primavez will present its show Playground at Un été à Saint-André as part of the summer programme at Saint-André-les-Vergers on 8 July at 18h30.

See you on 8 July at Un été à Saint-André ! If you want to know more, click here!

Do you want to know more about Playground?

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, Playground is 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. With Playground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.

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Playground at the Saison estivale des monts aux marais in Monsenelle.

Launched in 2022 by five municipalities (Doville, La Haye, Montsenelle, Saint-Nicolas-de-Pierrepont and Varenguebec), the regional cultural project, supported by the Normandy Region, the Drac (Regional Directorate for Cultural Affairs) and the Manche Department, is attracting interest from other municipalities. Périers joined in 2023, and this month, the elected representatives of Pirou and Marchésieux signed the agreement.

The aim of this project is to build an inclusive culture over the coming months, with, for and by the inhabitants of the region, by revealing our rich heritage and natural resources, which are the guarantors of a strong identity. This regional policy is divided into two phases: Carnavaaal, a participatory creation, and the summer season Des Monts aux marais, a multidisciplinary programme and artist residencies in the eight municipalities.

In 2025, the summer programme will be based on two residencies and seven artistic and cultural events.

The Collectif Primavez will present its show Playground at the Saison estivale des monts aux marais in Monsenelle on 9 July at 18h30.

See you on 9 July in Monsenelle! If you want to know more, click here!

Do you want to know more about Playground?

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, Playground is 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. With Playground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.

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Playground at Les Estivales in Valognes.

Les Estivales is a cultural programme organised by the village of Valognes.

This year, the Collectif Primavez will be presenting their show Playground at Les Estivales, on 11 July at 6pm at Place Vicq d’Azi.

See you on 11 July at Les Estivales ! If you want to know more, click here!

Do you want to know more about Playground?

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, Playground is 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. With Playground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.

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Playground at La Nuit des Merveilles in Bettembourg.

La Nuit des Merveilles, Luxembourg’s leading street arts festival. For fifteen years, this event has been delighting young and old alike with a programme as rich as it is eclectic.

This year, the Collectif Primavez will present its show Playground at La Nuit des Merveilles on 12 July at 19h30 and 21h45.

See you on 12 July at La Nuit des Merveilles! If you want to know more, click here!

Do you want to know more about Playground?

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, Playground is 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. With Playground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.

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Playground at Les Tilleuleries Festival in Nassogne.

In 1988, in the heart of Nassogne, a handful of audacious people created a festival of Fairground Theatre and Street Circus around the Collegiate Church of Saint-Monon. The building is lined with hundred-year-old lime trees. The event will naturally be called ‘Les Tilleuleries’! The original aim was to explore a different facet of the theatrical world and to bring shows to the heart of the village outside the traditional structures.

Today, the festival is an integral part of local folklore and attracts an intergenerational audience that is very attached to the event. Many volunteers come to lend us a hand. So don’t hesitate to offer your help!

An inimitable style, wacky humour, impressive stunts… All spiced up with a magical touch of poetry and sensitivity… Welcome to the “Les Tilleuleries” Street Arts Festival!

Just imagine! An open-air stage lined with hundreds of spectators. Sparkling eyes. And smiles. Waves of ‘wow’ and ‘hooo’ from the crowd. And at the end? Thunderous applause.

It’s a familiar recipe in Nassogne: a human-scale event in the heart of the village, 5 professional shows, outstanding musical entertainment, a family atmosphere and a festival open to all.

This year, Collectif Primavez will be presenting their show Playground as part of the Festival Les Tilleuleries programme in Nassogne on 13 July at 14h20.

See you on 13 July in Nassogne! To find out more, click here!

Do you want to know more about Playground?

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, Playground is 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. With Playground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.

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Playground at Les Ricochets en territoire in Saint-Martin-de-Fraigneau.

30th edition of the Street Arts Festival _ From 14 July to 29 August 2025

Thirty years ago, Fontenay-le-Comte created a street arts festival whose name has continued to shine ever since: Les Ricochets! From neighbourhood to neighbourhood, it has brought you artistic encounters and discoveries, in a spirit of ever-renewed curiosity.

In 2021, the Community of Communes extended the Festival to two municipalities for the first time. Year after year, its popularity has grown, and for this 30th edition, four stops in the region are on offer.

Les Ricochets is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and this edition will reflect what the festival has embodied since its inception: a joyful, accessible and deeply human celebration.

In 2025, you’ll need to be well shod! The festival invites you on a journey of shows and emotions, from town to town, from Fontenay-le-Comte to Saint-Cyr-des-Gâts, via Pissotte, Les Velluire-sur-Vendée and Saint-Martin-de-Fraigneau for a festive opening. Each stage is an artistic stopover, each place a promise of discovery and conviviality.

Les Ricochets en territoire is culture that circulates, weaves and connects. It is laughter that bursts forth, emotion that surges, conviviality that imposes itself as a matter of course. It is a festival for everyone, without barriers, without pretension, with the simple and precious pleasure of being together.

The Collectif Primavez will present its show Playground at Les Ricochets en territoire in Saint-Martin-de-Fraigneau, on 14 july at 19h00.

See you on 14 July in Saint-Martin-de-Fraigneau! If you want to know more, click here!

Do you want to know more about Playground?

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, Playground is 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. With Playground, the magic of the Chinese pole comes to life, unfolding anywhere and for everyone.

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