The annual meeting of amateur theatre in the Jura
The Rencontres de Théâtre Amateur are an annual event co-organized by the Foyer Rural de Macornay, L'Amuserie, and the Ligue de l'Enseignement du Jura. Over four days in April, six amateur theatre companies selected by an organizing committee present their shows in three venues in Lons-le-Saunier and Macornay. This event allows amateur companies from the region to showcase their work under professional conditions and share their passion with the Jura public.
The Rencontres de Théâtre Amateur are a major cultural event in the Jura, dedicated to promoting and valuing amateur theatre in the region. Co-organized by the Foyer Rural de Macornay, L'Amuserie, and the Ligue de l'Enseignement du Jura, these meetings have been offering a quality showcase for amateur companies from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté for over a decade.
Each year, an organizing committee selects six companies from the applications received. This selection guarantees the quality and diversity of the shows offered to the public: comedy, drama, contemporary theatre, adaptations of classics, and original creations are presented in an eclectic program that reflects the richness of regional amateur theatre.
The shows are presented in three complementary venues in Lons-le-Saunier and Macornay:
This diversity of venues allows for varied stage configurations, adapted to different types of shows.
Beyond the performances, the Rencontres are a privileged moment for meeting and exchange between the companies, organizers, and the public. Social times between shows encourage discussions about theatre, sharing experiences, and building connections between the actors of Jura's amateur theatre.
The involvement of the Ligue de l'Enseignement du Jura places the Rencontres within a framework of popular education, considering amateur theatrical practice as a vector for emancipation, creativity, and social connection. The event contributes to the cultural vitality of the rural Jura territory.
The 12th edition of the Rencontres de Théâtre Amateur will take place from April 9 to 12, 2026. Six companies will be selected by the organizing committee to present their shows in three venues in Lons-le-Saunier and Macornay.
The Rencontres de Théâtre Amateur take place over four days in April (from Thursday to Sunday).
Modest prices. Inquire with the organizers.
Foyer Rural de Macornay
Website: www.foyerruraldemacornay.fr
Ligue de l'Enseignement du Jura: www.ligue39.org
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