The "Festival des Pantomines" returns on 13 and 14 August for its 5ᵉ edition. Two days of free concerts and shows, in the heart of Alpine villages nestling a stone's throw from Bourg Saint MauriceFor a weekend, the city becomes an open-air stage.
À Sainte-Foy Tarentaise and VillarogerThe "Festival des Pantomines" brings live entertainment right into the hamlets and gardens. On 13 and 14 August, the "Festival des Pantomines" offers an artistic immersion where music, theatre and circus meet the mountains.
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"We want to help people discover these villages in a different way, by creating moments of conviviality and surprise". explain the organisers.
A varied programme of circus, jazz and folk music
The first day in Sainte-Foy gets off to a gentle start with Terra Mare (11 am), a folk quartet led by Savoyard artist Paolo Gauthier, whose songs are inspired by travel diaries.
In the afternoon, the L'Un Passe company presents Thé Toi (5pm), a circus show combining acrobatics, music and theatre over a cup of tea. The evening closes with an energetic concert by Oasis Boom (8 p.m.), a blend of White Stripes and Black Keys rock, at the Salle Planjo.
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The following day, Villaroger takes centre stage. The church will resound to the jazz sounds of the Kobon trio (11 am), before the municipal garden plays host to "Comic's Trip" (5 pm), a burlesque show borrowed from comic strips. The festival closes on an intimate note with pianist Thibault Gomez (8 p.m.), a mix of compositions and improvisations.
Completely free and open to the public, the "Festival des Pantomines" is a showcase for live performances in the mountains and a unique opportunity to (re)discover the villages of Sainte-Foy Tarentaise and Villaroger from an artistic perspective.
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