🎀 PINK OCTOBER – THE CONSTELLATION OF CANCER
A funny, sparkling and incredibly lively show!
To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month , Rideau Rouge Tahiti invites you to discover La Constellation du Cancer , a one-woman show written, directed and performed by Mary-Tahra .
Can we really laugh about cancer?
With Mary-Tahra, the answer is a big YES !
Drawing on her own story, the actress recounts with incredible energy, a lot of self-deprecation and above all a great deal of humor the sometimes absurd situations that mark her journey: the announcement of the illness, the hospital, the improbable reactions of those around her, but also the banks, the funeral homes… and even love!
There's no question of wallowing in pathos here . We laugh, we're moved, we sometimes recognize ourselves, and above all, we celebrate life. A veritable firework display of laughter, emotions, and truths , delivered with lightness, music, and dance.
The press has described him in particular as "funny, caustic" , "hilarious on a sensitive subject" and driven by "incredible energy" .
After the Avignon Off Festival, Paris and several tours in Morocco as part of Pink October , La Constellation du Cancer arrives in Tahiti.
🎀 A Pink October event presented by Rideau Rouge Tahiti, to laugh, be moved and celebrate life!
✨ Show presentation
A vibrant tribute to a free, adventurous and passionate man.
"Kessel, Freedom at Any Price" immerses the viewer in the extraordinary life of Joseph Kessel, writer, renowned reporter, academician, and resistance fighter of the 20th century. Through an intense and vivid narrative, the show recounts the great adventures of this tireless witness to history.
From the First World War to the Russian Revolution of 1917, from the rise and fall of Nazism to the birth of Israel, Kessel lived through the upheavals of the century with an insatiable thirst for life. An insatiable explorer, he traveled the world – from Afghanistan to the Horn of Africa – and crossed paths with legendary figures like Édith Piaf and Humphrey Bogart.
This play is a true journey between history, literature, and human adventure.
🎬 Interpretation and staging
Led by Franck Desmedt, winner of the Molière Award for Best Actor in 2018 , the show brings to life all facets of Joseph Kessel: journalist, writer, adventurer.
His heartfelt and generous performance is enhanced by a restrained and rhythmic staging by Mathieu Rannou, which gives full rein to the power of the text and the emotion of the acting.
💫 A captivating show
- An intense immersion into the destiny of an extraordinary man
- A powerful and inspiring text
- An interpretation praised for its energy and accuracy
- A minimalist staging that serves the emotion
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes (suitable for ages 12 and up)
🏆 Awards
- 🎖 Nominated for a Molière Award 2024 – Best One-Person Show
🔥 Why see this show?
Because it celebrates freedom, audacity, and the passion for life.
Because it brings an era back to life through the eyes of an exceptional man.
And above all, because it conveys a rare vital energy, a whirlwind of adventure and humanity.
✈️ THE SKY WAS HIS INK, LIFE HIS NOVEL
An adventurer in love with freedom, a dreamer who became a man of action, an impulsive thinker and a committed philosopher… Antoine de Saint-Exupéry embodies all the contradictions of a man in search of the absolute.
This vibrant show retraces the extraordinary life of the author of The Little Prince:
Aéropostale aviator, writer with a passion for his times, tormented lover and committed witness of his era.
Between sky and desert, this human odyssey It celebrates friendship, a sense of duty, and the unspeakable:
For although what is essential remains invisible to the eyes, it burns in our hearts.
🎭 An INTENSE AND POETIC show
In a minimalist staging by Benoît Lavigne, a simple set – a fragment of fuselage and an evocative canvas – leaves all the room for the imagination.
Franck Desmedt delivers a captivating performance:
- 🔥 Immersive action scenes (flights, storms, desert survival)
- ❤️ an intense love story with Consuelo
- ⚔️ Commitment during the Second World War
- ✍️ powerful and poetic texts by the writer
He embodies a man torn between:
- his need to fly and his desire to love
- his quest for solitude and his attachment to others
- the call for peace and the urgency of commitment
💫 The portrait of a man driven by the urgency of living
"A narrow life terrifies me... this crazy adventure is more sensible than dying a slow death."
This impulse alone sums up Saint-Exupéry:
a man who chose to to live intensely, to push oneself and to give meaning to every moment .
🌟 Why see this show?
- An award-winning and critically acclaimed performance
- An inspiring and profoundly human story
- An immersion in adventure, poetry and emotion
- A tribute to a major figure of the 20th century
Polynesia is already very familiar with the world master of hypnosis… After multiple successful tours all over the world, more than two million tickets sold and already two shows in Tahiti with “Timeless” in 2017 and “Hypersensory” in 2018, the hypnotist and fascinator Messmer returns in 2026 with his brand new show: “13Hz”.
13Hz is the brainwave frequency Messmer uses to guide you into a state of deep relaxation conducive to hypnosis. Enter a mysterious and hilarious world where the line between reality and illusion blurs, leading your thoughts into uncharted territories. Messmer will delve into your deepest thoughts before guiding you through a subtle interplay of brainwaves. On Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th, 2026, come experience Messmer for the very first time at the Grand Théâtre.
BIOGRAPHY :
After practicing therapeutic hypnosis for many years, Messmer became one of the world's leading figures in hypnosis. With his charismatic presence and exceptional talent, he holds the record for mass hypnosis, having hypnotized 1,066 people in under 5 minutes! In total, Messmer has hypnotized over 200,000 people in his live shows worldwide throughout his career.
The Improsak team is back and offering you something completely different.
Tired of happy endings?
This is Call Me Maybe , a concept created by Mark Jane: an improvised romantic comedy where love is beautiful, fragile… and usually a very bad idea.
Three suitors, questionable qualities, flaws chosen by YOU, and a sentimental decision that you might regret.
In short: all's well that ends badly.
New format, same golden rule: nothing is predetermined. You choose the flaws, we take responsibility for the consequences. Come with your soulmate, your ex, or both (we don't judge... well, maybe a little).
Places are going fast: book online now and forward this email to those who still believe (or don't) in true love.
See you soon,
Improsak – Without a prescription 
MonSpectacle.pf and the Bora Bora Lounge invite you to experience something new in Polynesia: a truly immersive restaurant where the show takes place all around you during your meal.
Settle into the first floor of the establishment and let yourself be transported into a world of pirates where actors move among the guests, battles break out a few meters from your table and where young and old become the heroes of the adventure.
🏝️ CAPTAIN BLACK FANG'S TREASURE
Sailors, prepare to embark on an extraordinary adventure!
A mysterious message in a bottle…
A forgotten island…
A legendary treasure…
And the terrible Captain Black Fang ready to do anything to get hold of it!
Alongside the courageous Captain Tempête and her crew, the children become true pirate apprentices.
They will have to:
⚓ Hoist the sails
🗺️ Foiling a terrible plot
⚔️ Witness a spectacular sword battle
🌊 Surviving a raging storm
🧩 Solve a mysterious riddle to open the treasure chest
Humour, action, music, special effects and numerous surprises punctuate this fully interactive show.
Here, the audience doesn't watch the story…
He becomes the crew!
On October 16 and 17, 2026, the marae 'Ārahurahu will host the 4th edition of the TE AHI TOA , the Polynesian competition dedicated to fire dancing.
Over two evenings, discover a spectacular discipline blending Technical mastery, strength, precision, tradition and transmission with competitors of all ages, from young talents to top adult dancers.
An exceptional jury, composed of leading figures in fire dancing from Polynesia and Hawai'i, will accompany this new edition.
Program
Friday, October 16
• TAMA – 6 to 11 years old
• TOA – Adult amateurs
Saturday, October 17
• TAURE'A – 12 to 17 years old
• GROUP – from 6 years old
• AITO – Professional Adults
INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
MORE THAN 1,000 BRANCHES IN 30 COUNTRIES
Director and lighting designer: Hermes Gaido
Performers: Alfonso Baron & Luciano Rosso
Choreographers: Nicolás Poggi, Luciano Rosso & Alfonso Baron
ABSTRACT
In a locker room, two men cross paths. A glance, a gesture, a challenge… and everything changes. What seemed like a simple encounter becomes an incredible playground where dance, acrobatics, physical theatre and clowning intertwine.
The two performers create a dialogue of fascinating precision. Between rivalry and complicity, seduction and confrontation, they push the limits of their bodies and their imaginations, offering a succession of scenes as hilarious as they are virtuosic.
An international phenomenon acclaimed on the world's greatest stages, Un Poyo Rojo is a show of infectious energy that transcends languages and cultures. At once funny, tender, and remarkably inventive, it intelligently explores human relationships, gender stereotypes, and power dynamics, while leaving ample room for laughter and the joy of performance.
PRESS
"Incredible stage animals" LE FIGARO
"A performance that leaves you speechless" TÉLÉRAMA TTT
“An international blockbuster” RELEASE
"The extraordinary spectacle" FRANCE INTER
"A Poyo Rojo to the delight of young and old alike" FUGUES
"Testosterone and humor, a heady cocktail!" ON THE BALCONY
After two solo albums and several gold records , Jérémy Frérot is back on stage! The former Frero Delavega member is hitting the road again for a long tour that will take him to the Olympia in Paris on June 10th and to Tahiti in February 2026. Jérémy Frérot will be performing songs from his latest album (Un Homme, Revoir, etc.) and his greatest hits . He has also just released a new track : Adieu, to say see you soon!
Sometimes, a single second is all it takes for destiny to change direction…
And what if, tonight, you did The Choice to laugh, to be moved… and to be surprised?
Performed with energy by Moea Malherbe (Les Bonobos, Les Fourberies de Scapin…) and Thierry Latrobe (Haute Couture, Les Bonobos…), this subtle and humorous comedy is written and directed by Pierre Cosso.
Before continuing his adventure in Paris with Pascal Légitimus, and then in Italy, It is in Polynesia that this story comes to life.
In Praise of the Wrong Note
What if our mistakes were not failures, but steps towards a fairer, freer and more vibrant life?
Traveling pianist, composer, and humanist lecturer, Marc Vella offers a rare experience at the crossroads of concert, spoken word, and inner journey. At the piano, he creates a dialogue between music and what we all experience: doubts, wounds, impulses, choices, and those "false notes" we too often try to erase.
With sensitivity, humor, and a profound presence, he invites us to transform the way we see ourselves. Because in music, as in life, dissonance can become harmony when it is listened to, welcomed, and connected.
A vibrant and accessible evening, filled with piano pieces, stories, reflections, and shared silences. A moment to slow down, feel, and rediscover the unique beauty of one's own path.
A concert-conference for those who wish to bring meaning, confidence and music back into their lives.
About Marc Vella
Pianist, composer, author and lecturer, Marc Vella is known as the "nomadic pianist". For more than 30 years, he has travelled the world with his grand piano, encountering the most unexpected peoples, cultures and landscapes.
Winner of the Composition Prize from the École Normale de Musique de Paris and the First Prize for Composition in Rome, he has made music a path of peace, sharing and inner transformation.
Creator of the Caravane amoureuse, an action recognized within the framework of the UNESCO International Decade for the promotion of a culture of non-violence and peace, Marc Vella is also the originator of the École de la fausse note, of which Pierre Richard is the patron.
Author of works including In Praise of the Wrong Note, he invites everyone to turn their vulnerabilities into a source of harmony, freedom, and confidence.
KESHI is the story of young Hereau, on his way to the adult world, who in order to succeed in standing straight within a family haunted by silences must discover what his roots are, whatever the cost.
Secrets, silences, desires for revenge, this play explores how, surreptitiously, our legacies are passed on.
Hereau takes us along on his epic struggle to become a free man. But must one be a warrior to become a man? Must one avenge those one loves to stay on the right path? How can one be a father when one doesn't know one's own?
Keshi, this unwanted, disregarded and undervalued pearl, is a human comedy par excellence, written in the lineage of the pure classical tragedies of Ancient Greece, here and now in Tahiti.
A modern romantic comedy!
Jacques thinks he'll end his life alone in a nursing home… until he meets Marie, the woman who will change his life forever. And what if, for these two, this is just the beginning of everything?
What if, from that moment on, the wildest dreams could come true? A tender, funny, touching and committed comedy about old age, loneliness and the right to love until the very end.
The press is talking about it:
“An irresistible and witty comedy” True Stories
“A real little comic gem” Telerama
"A funny and moving show to discover with the family" - Le Parisien
ABSTRACT
Between 1966 and 1996, as part of its military nuclear program, France conducted 193 atmospheric and then underground nuclear tests at Moruroa and Fangataufa. Under the guise of protecting peace, France acquired a weapon capable of destroying the Earth.
These nuclear tests have left a lasting mark on French Polynesia. The political, economic, social, environmental, and health upheavals are considerable.
The show illustrates the dreams of progress and prosperity promised by France, then relays the words of witnesses, presenting the actions themselves rather than simply recounting old memories. It sheds light on the reality of nuclear power, the initial awakenings, the illnesses, the shattered lives, and the social and environmental disasters.
INTENTION
Revisiting this often controversial period of our history allows everyone to better understand why and how the nuclear tests conducted by the French State took place, based on existing testimonies and declassified "defense secret" documents.
By giving voice to these memories and reactivating a still painful collective memory, the performance invites the audience to confront a complex history – not to judge, but to understand. In a quest for justice and truth, so that the past may illuminate the future.
🚦 A fun and interactive show for the whole family !
Between entertainment and learning, "Onward little racers!" is an irresistible show that introduces children to the basics of road safety... while having fun!
Crossing at pedestrian crossings, recognizing signs, respecting traffic rules… these are all essential reflexes addressed in a funny, lively and participatory way.
🐭 The story
Rabiot, the field mouse, arrives in the city to visit his cousin. But faced with this unfamiliar environment, he is quickly overwhelmed…
He then meets Moustache, a stray cat as clever as he is greedy, who challenges him:
🎟️ Keep your 12-point driving licence by avoiding mistakes!
With each mistake, points are lost…
😱 And if he loses them all, he might well end up on the plate!
🎉 An interactive show
With the children's help, Rabiot will have to:
- observe one's environment
- avoid dangers
- adopt the right behaviors
👉 An interactive, educational and humorous adventure!
💡 Why come?
✔ Learn road safety rules from a young age
✔ Actively participate in the show
✔ Have a fun time with the family
Over 500 performances!
Imagine the most improbable encounter imaginable…
On one side, Isa, a Parisian film star, hyperactive, hypochondriac, stressed, always in a hurry and totally addicted to her phone.
On the other hand, Eric, a solitary beekeeper, in love with nature, calm… and above all, absolutely not in a hurry.
A car breakdown, a GPS out of service, no network and a bus shelter lost in the middle of the countryside will force these two characters who are complete opposites to wait together for a bus that seems determined never to arrive.
And of course… sparks are going to fly!
Between misunderstandings, witty comebacks, offbeat situations, confrontations and moments of tenderness, this unexpected encounter will gradually shake their certainties.
Behind the bursts of laughter lies a lovely story about encounters, the passage of time, and those people that life sometimes places in our path when we least expect it.
L'Abribus is a funny, tender and deliciously spicy comedy, originally created with Florence Foresti and Philippe Elno and performed at the Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse.
Welcome to Etiquettia, the city where the minister, aided by LIA, gives a label to
each child according to their character.
Here, everything is planned: the children are tested, classified… and each one must find their place.
But what happens when you are declared an "ERROR"?
Are we really mistakes? And above all… do labels define us?
Who are we, really?
A funny, tender, and surprising adventure, where four children will discover
that we don't always fit into the boxes that others have chosen for us.
An inspiring show for young audiences, for children… and for parents!
Three years after his last show “Emmanuel”, Manu Payet returns as a dad and boomer – but still without tobacco or gluten – to tell us the sequel: “Emmanuel 2”.
With this new show, the 48-year-old comedian and actor delivers a delightful chronicle of a forty-year-old, almost fifty-year-old, in which he casts a tender, lucid and resolutely curious eye on this new stage of his life.
"What makes me a fake boomer is that I remain curious." – Les Échos, April 5
And it is precisely this curiosity that is driving him today to take a new step in his professional career: for the first time, Manu Payet is coming to present his show in Tahiti, on February 19 and 20, 2027 at the Grand Théâtre of the Maison de la Culture.
THE SHOW:
Three years after his first one-man show "Emmanuel", which was a great success with the public and allowed him to establish himself on the comedy scene, Manu Payet returns with a brand new show: "Emmanuel 2". In it, he continues the story of his own life and personal experiences.
He opens his heart to everything he says: fatherhood, his addictions, his attachment to Réunion Island, his fears, the passage of time that sometimes overwhelms him. He also pays tribute to those around him – his mother, his father, his wife (nicknamed "De Gaulle") and his 6-year-old daughter – all with kindness, sincerity, humor and a wealth of anecdotes.
With this show, Manu Payet offers a true comedic therapy experience, where everyone can recognize themselves in certain situations and escape reality. An hour and a half of intimate, authentic, and sincere entertainment that makes you laugh, warms your heart, and is above all a live experience!
BIOGRAPHY :
Originally from Réunion Island, Manu Payet first became known to the public through his voice: he began his career at NRJ Réunion, before being spotted by the national station. He then hosted several popular shows, including MyNRJ and the Morning du 6/9.
In 2003, he turned to television, starting with parodies of reality TV shows on the Comédie! channel, then for various channels, including TPS Star, M6, France 2 and CANAL+.
In 2008, he made his film debut, taking on roles in Gad Elmaleh's "Coco," Dominique Farrugia's "Love is Better with Two," and "Tout ce qui brille" and "Nous York" alongside Géraldine Nakache and Leïla Bekhti. He also lent his voice to animation, appearing in "Ice Age," "Kung Fu Panda," and "Boule et Bill."
But it is definitely on stage that Manu Payet finds his true passion: in writing and creating his own shows, characterized by a subtle mix of humor, authenticity and emotion – like a discussion between friends.
In his new one-man show, Gérémy Crédeville explores the theme of choice with this question: "Why choose?".
Refusing to confine himself to a single discipline, he makes us laugh with his sketches, in stand-up comedy and also in music.
With his inimitable style, Gérémy questions us about the freedom of not limiting ourselves, all with a generous dose of self-deprecation.
In short, a true Enchanter.
Booder in "Ah... school!"
After the enormous success of “Booder is back”, Booder took up his notebook and his four-color pencil to write us a funny and touching show about school.
From the school of his childhood to that of his son today, he paints us with humor the portrait of the school system. A school system in peril which nevertheless is the basis of the well-being of our children. Everything is there. His friends, school bullying, recess, his teachers.
Known for the hilarious private lessons he gives his son, he returns with a show for the whole family in his schoolbag!
Public: From 10 years old
Rating: 9,75/10
Artists: BOODER