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Angelin Preljocaj: Uprising
Forget everything you know about traditional dance as you witness the raw kinetic power of civil movements translated onto the stage. Preljocaj captures the intimate friction between collective action and personal connection in a performance that resonates with urgency. Experience a visually arresting exploration of what happens when individuals merge into a single force.
Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt (Paris 4th)
About
Choreographer Angelin Preljocaj brings his latest work, Soulèvement, to the Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt from October 22 to November 7, 2026. This performance examines the energy of civic movements and the physical intensity of collective action. Through a series of movements inspired by marches and public gatherings, the piece reflects on how individuals unite for a common cause and the emotional bonds formed within crowds. Located in the 4th arrondissement, the venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, as well as being adapted for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, and partially sighted audience members.
In this new work, the choreographer draws inspiration from the spontaneous gatherings that unite individuals in their civic impulses. He questions the energy coursing through bodies, the modes of identification, and the unspoken codes of those who commit themselves to a common cause: where do these movements that aspire to change the course of the world originate? Sit-ins, marches, breathless running, and burning tears sometimes trigger the exaltation of belonging to a new power, generating its share of encounters and love stories. When popular movements turn into a vital necessity, when two gazes meet in the crowd with a glimmer of hope, they cannot help but move a choreographer who has been creating for forty years with dancers who also engage daily in a collective union. At the heart of this creation, something rises like a promise that welds societal and artistic utopias together.
Thomas Hahn
Our take on this event
Soulèvement, the latest creation by Angelin Preljocaj, takes the stage at the Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt between October 22 and November 7, 2026. This production draws inspiration from spontaneous public protests and the way citizens unite for societal change. Drawing on forty years of experience, the choreographer explores the physical dynamics of crowds, from exhaustion to hope, and the unexpected personal connections that emerge during moments of intense collective action.
Tickets for these performances will be available starting September 1, 2026, at 12:00. Special pricing options are available for students and those under 30, as well as for theater cardholders. It is recommended to book in advance to secure tickets for this limited run.
The venue prioritizes accessibility to ensure a welcoming experience for everyone. The Théâtre de la Ville – Sarah Bernhardt provides full access for wheelchair users. Additionally, specific provisions are in place to support audience members who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, or visually impaired, ensuring that the performance is accessible to all.
