uNopia Festival

La Fantaisie des Schumann — A quintessential romantic masterpiece, Robert Schumann's Fantaisie Op. 17 was composed when he was 26, deeply in love with his future wife, Clara Wieck. Across three movements, it traces the turbulent life of this legendary romantic couple, navigating passion, madness, and memory. Guilhem Fabre and Jérôme Pouly bring these two iconic figures to life in a hybrid performance, blending music and spoken word based on an original text by Coline Oddon. A co-production by uNopia and Avec Cœur et Panache.

Bach's Suites by Bruno Philippe — A world-renowned musician, Bruno Philippe studied cello at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. A laureate of numerous competitions, he has performed in prestigious venues and festivals across France (Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, Philharmonie de Paris, Auditorium du Louvre, La Grange au Lac, Festival de Radio France Montpellier-Occitanie) and internationally (Konzerthaus Berlin, Alte Oper Frankfurt, Teatro Colón in Bogotá, Bavarian Radio in Munich). In 2022, he recorded the complete Bach Cello Suites for Harmonia Mundi.

La Bal(l)ade de Nijinski — Drawing from the Journal written by the "god of dance" Vaslav Nijinski during the winter of 1918-1919 in St. Moritz, Olivier Py has created and directed this short-form performance, featuring pianist Guilhem Fabre and actor Bertrand de Roffignac. This show is the result of the first year of collaboration between uNopia and the Théâtre du Châtelet. Not recommended for children under 15.

Storytelling Walk with Laurence Mayor and Anthony Caillet — As a storyteller, actress, playwright, and director, Laurence Mayor gathers and weaves tales from across the globe, sharing them around the Ferme de Tallans. From Persia to Uzbekistan, the adventures of the Sage of Isfahan or Nasr Eddin Hodja come to life through her words, delighting both children and adults. She is accompanied by musician Anthony Caillet on the euphonium.

Emma aime Anne — Emma la clown takes on the songs of Anne Sylvestre, all of which she has learned by heart. A tribute to a great lady of French chanson, the show brings together Meriem Menant (Emma la clown) and Nathalie Miravette, who was Anne Sylvestre's pianist for eleven years. Together, they perform the words and melodies of this composer, author, and performer in a poignant show.

Friday, August 28 — Flaviac

7:00 PM: "La Fantaisie des Schumann"
Parc du Gaucher / aboard the uNopia stage truck.
Theater and music centered on Robert Schumann's Fantaisie Op. 17. Featuring Guilhem Fabre (piano and acting) and Jérôme Pouly (acting). Text by Coline Oddon. Co-production uNopia / Compagnie Avec Cœur et Panache — 2026 creation.

Saturday, August 29 — Flaviac

3:00 PM: J.S. Bach's Suites by Bruno Philippe
Parc du Gaucher / outdoors — solo cello.

6:00 PM: "La Bal(l)ade de Nijinski"
Parc du Gaucher / aboard the uNopia stage truck.
Theater and music exploring the life of dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinski. Guilhem Fabre (piano), Bertrand de Roffignac (actor). Text by Olivier Py. Co-production uNopia / Théâtre du Châtelet. Not recommended for young audiences (under 15).

Sunday, August 30 — Ferme de Tallans

3:00 PM: Storytelling Walk
Roaming performance. Laurence Mayor (storyteller), Anthony Caillet (euphonium).

6:00 PM: "Emma aime Anne"
Ferme de Tallans / aboard the uNopia stage truck.
Clown and song, a tribute show to Anne Sylvestre. Meriem Menant (Emma la clown), Nathalie Miravette (piano).

• "La Fantaisie des Schumann" — Guilhem Fabre & Jérôme Pouly (2026 creation)
• Bach's Suites performed by cellist Bruno Philippe
• "La Bal(l)ade de Nijinski" based on Olivier Py (co-production with Théâtre du Châtelet)
• Storytelling walk with Laurence Mayor and Anthony Caillet
• "Emma aime Anne" — a tribute by Emma la clown to Anne Sylvestre

Tickets: Book online via HelloAsso (uNopia association). For information, call 06 28 73 17 99 or email [email protected].

Refreshments and dining: A refreshment bar will be available on-site, serving beers and lemonade from Serre & Ale, fruit juices from Jean-François Chabrière, and wine from Mas d'Intras. Between the Saturday and Sunday performances, cakes, pastries, and biscuits will be served. Food trucks will be present on Friday and Saturday; on Sunday, enjoy local products from the Ferme de Tallans (goat cheese, jams, chestnuts, preserves, etc.).