Photo : Leslie Lafréchoux
FauWst • A Show by Collectif Bajour
Forget everything you thought you knew about the Faustian myth, because this theatrical collective is rewriting the rulebook. Through the eyes of a young protagonist navigating a complex, crumbling reality, the performance questions our modern compromises while searching for hope and collective beauty. Prepare for a raw, visually striking experience that pushes the boundaries of contemporary stagecraft.
La Maison des Métallos (Paris 11th)
About
Collectif Bajour presents FauWst at La Maison des Métallos, a modern and gender-neutral reimagining of the classic Faust myth. Following the journey of Gabriell, who discovers a world shaped by techno-fascism and ecological collapse, the performance invites audiences aged 14 and up to imagine new ways of living. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, with specific provisions for blind or visually impaired visitors, including a tactile stage tour on November 21st. It is a bold exploration of our current relationship with technology, capitalism, and the environment through the lens of collective creation.
This is how Gabriell is born, a child raised in secret, far from the world. When she is torn from this paradise, she sets out to trace her parents' footsteps and discovers a universe devastated by techno-fascism, ecological disasters, and shattered utopias. Her initiatory journey becomes a quest for joy, beauty, and strength to collectively imagine a world different from that of adults.
This reinterpretation of the Faust myth reiterates Goethe’s gesture while erasing its virile and romantic dimension. It questions our modern pacts with the Devil: technology, capitalism, and the destruction of the living world. Created from improvisations and stage writing, the show explores the light and shadow of our desire to create, understand, and repair the world.
Around the show
Surveying 'The Lure and Misfortune of Transhumanism' by Olivier Rey (WED. NOV 18｜6:30 PM)In partnership with Peuple & Culture
Duration 3h
Price 8€
Reservation recommended
Duration 2h
For ages 14 and up
Price 10€
Dive into the mechanics of improvisational theater and collective writing with Collectif Bajour. Through a series of exercises, games, and improvisation frameworks, Collectif Bajour invites you to experiment with the fundamental tools of their theatrical practice: listening and writing, occupying space and perceiving rhythm, action, and taking initiative.
Reservation recommended
Explore the set and the world of the show through a tactile tour of the stage, specially designed for blind and visually impaired people.
Post-show discussion (SAT. NOV 21)Exchange with the artistic team after the performance.
Spectator warm-up (WED. NOV 25｜7:15 PM)Take a moment for yourself before the show, a time of transition between your daily life and the theater. Accompanied by Marine Désessard, share some movements, breathing, words, or knowing glances to let go and better welcome the performance.
Closing party (THU. NOV 26 after the performance)Come celebrate with Collectif Bajour after their final performance at the Maison des Métallos.
Our take on this event
FauWst runs from November 17 to November 26, 2026, at La Maison des Métallos in the 11th arrondissement. Performances generally begin at 20:00, with variations on Saturdays at 18:00 and on Thursday, November 24 and 26 at 19:00. Tickets are available at three price points: 25€ full price, 15€, and 10€ for reduced rates.
Beyond the main stage show, the program includes an arpentage book study on November 18, an improvisation workshop on November 21, and a spectator warm-up session on November 25. On November 21, the venue hosts a tactile stage tour at 17:00 for blind and visually impaired guests, followed by an artist talk after the performance. Booking is recommended for these special sessions.
The final performance on November 26 will be followed by a closing party with the Collectif Bajour. The show remains accessible to all patrons, with wheelchair access provided throughout the venue.
