L'Aigle en Scène
Amateur theater festival in the heart of the Pays d'Ouche
About L'Aigle en Scène
Amateur theater in the spotlight
L'Aigle en Scène is an annual event that celebrates amateur theater in the town of L'Aigle. Every June, the festival offers a stage to local troupes who present to the public the result of a year of rehearsals and work, guided by performing arts professionals. From classic comedy to contemporary theater, including vaudeville and collective creation, the program reflects the diversity of approaches and sensibilities.
A springboard for local talents
The festival serves as a true springboard for amateur actors from the Pays d'Ouche. Participating troupes, from theater workshops, youth centers, cultural associations, or groups formed within health facilities, find here the opportunity to perform in front of an enthusiastic audience. The festival highlights hidden talents and reveals the richness of theatrical practice in rural areas.
Varied performances
The program mixes genres and registers: comedies, dramas, revisited classic plays, original creations, and improvisations. Some performances are the result of collaborations between patients from care centers and associate actors, demonstrating the inclusive dimension of the festival.
Friendliness and exchange
L'Aigle en Scène is distinguished by its spirit of conviviality. Performances are followed by moments of exchange between actors and spectators, in a relaxed and benevolent atmosphere. The festival is a place for encounters where links are forged between different troupes and where new artistic projects are sometimes born.
Professional support
Throughout the year, troupes benefit from the support of professional directors who guide them in their work of interpretation, staging, and character development. This collaboration between amateurs and professionals contributes to the quality of the performances presented during the festival.
L'Aigle, a city of culture
The town of L'Aigle, located in the northeast of the Orne department in the Pays d'Ouche, has a dynamic cultural season supported by the municipal cultural service and the Risle en Scène hall. The L'Aigle en Scène festival is part of this proactive cultural policy that gives pride of place to amateur artistic practices and local creation.
L'Aigle en Scène — edition 2026
From Tuesday, June 2 to Saturday, June 6, 2026, L'Aigle hosts a new edition of the amateur theatre festival L'Aigle en Scène. For five evenings at 8:00 PM, the amateur troupes from Pays d'Ouche present the fruit of a year of rehearsals, supervised by performing arts professionals, at Salle Michaux, Salle d'exposition des Tanneurs, and Risle en Scène. Free admission, pay-what-you-can.
2026 Edition: Five Evenings of Amateur Theatre
The L'Aigle en Scène festival returns from Tuesday, June 2 to Saturday, June 6, 2026 for a new edition focused on conviviality and local creation. For five consecutive evenings, at 8:00 PM, the amateur acting troupes from Pays d'Ouche present to the public the result of their work carried out throughout the season, under the direction of performing arts professionals.
Three Partner Venues
The performances are spread across three venues in L'Aigle city centre: Salle Michaux (rue de la Fontaine Salée), Salle d'exposition des Tanneurs (Centre Culturel des Tanneurs), and Salle Risle en Scène. This distribution reflects the diversity of offerings, from revisited classical theatre to contemporary creations.
A Musical Preamble
The festival week opens on Thursday, June 4 with a UNISSON concert, ahead of the two theatrical performances of the weekend. The City of L'Aigle thus takes advantage of the festival to offer a multidisciplinary cultural highlight to its residents and visitors to the area.
Free Admission, Pay-What-You-Can
All festival performances are free admission, pay-what-you-can. The public is invited to support the troupes and the municipal cultural program by making a donation at the end of the shows. For other highlights of the cultural season, tickets can be purchased online on the City's ticketing website (saisonculturellelaigle.mapado.com) or directly at the cultural service.
The Spirit of the Festival
Beyond the performances, L'Aigle en Scène is a place for encounters and exchanges between amateur actors and the public. Performances are often followed by informal discussion moments where connections are forged between local troupes, regulars of Salle Risle en Scène, and visitors from the wider Pays d'Ouche. A conviviality that has been the event's signature since its first editions.
Programme L'Aigle en Scène 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — 8:00 PM
Festival opening. Performance by an amateur troupe from Pays d'Ouche (detailed program announced on the City's website and online ticketing).
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — 8:00 PM
Second evening of the festival. Performance by an amateur troupe from Pays d'Ouche (detailed program announced on the City's website).
Thursday, June 4, 2026 — 8:00 PM
UNISSON Concert — musical preamble to the theatrical weekend, programmed as part of L'Aigle's cultural season.
Friday, June 5, 2026 — 8:00 PM · Centre Culturel des Tanneurs
« LE SONGE ! » (The Dream!) after William Shakespeare, by the MJC de L'Aigle troupe. A condensed and dynamic version of the famous comedy about the lovers of Athens and the enchanted forest from A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — 8:00 PM · Salle Michaux
« LES CONTES DE MAUPASSANT » (Maupassant's Tales) by the Compagnie de Bois-Normand. Four tales by Guy de Maupassant brought to the stage, between tenderness and cruelty, set against the backdrop of 19th-century Normandy.
The full program (other plays, troupes, venues) is published on the City of L'Aigle's website (ville-laigle.fr/agenda) and on the online ticketing website saisonculturellelaigle.mapado.com.
Highlights L'Aigle en Scène 2026
- Five evenings of amateur theatre from June 2 to 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Free admission, pay-what-you-can for all performances
- Amateur troupes from Pays d'Ouche supervised by performing arts professionals
- Three partner venues: Salle Michaux, Salle des Tanneurs, Risle en Scène
- Shakespeare evening on June 5 (« Le Songe ! » by MJC)
- Maupassant evening on June 6 (« Les Contes de Maupassant » by Cie de Bois-Normand)
- Musical preamble: UNISSON concert on June 4
Prices L'Aigle en Scène 2026
Practical information — L'Aigle en Scène
Access
L'Aigle is located in the northeast of Orne, in the Pays d'Ouche.
- By car: From Alençon, N12 then D930 (approx. 55 minutes). From Paris, A28 towards Rouen then exit Broglie (approx. 2h). Free parking in the city center.
- By train: L'Aigle SNCF station (Paris-Granville line).
Performance Venues
- Salle Michaux — rue de la Fontaine Salée, 61300 L'Aigle
- Salle d'exposition des Tanneurs (Centre Culturel des Tanneurs) — 12 rue des Tanneurs, 61300 L'Aigle
- Salle Risle en Scène (formerly Salle de Verdun) — L'Aigle city center
Schedule
Evening performances at 8:00 PM from Tuesday to Saturday during the festival week, early June.
Prices
Free admission, pay-what-you-can for amateur theatre performances. Information and ticketing available from the Cultural Department of the City of L'Aigle.
Online Ticketing
L'Aigle Cultural Season: saisonculturellelaigle.mapado.com
Contact
Cultural Department of the City of L'Aigle
Place Fulbert de Beina, 61300 L'Aigle
Phone: 02 33 84 44 40
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ville-laigle.fr
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Where does it take place — L'Aigle en Scène
Salle Michaux & Salle d'exposition des Tanneurs
Salle Michaux, rue de la Fontaine Salée, 61300 L'Aigle