POMPON, POMPON: musical comedy at the Théâtre Saint-Georges

From December 7, 2025, the Théâtre Saint-Georges will host POMPON, POMPON, a family musical created by Pascal Parisot. This show, suitable for all ages from 4 years old, offers a poetic and playful adventure around a polar bear in search of his ice floe. Designed as an investigation through the works of a museum, this creation combines live music, dance, theater, and a visual universe inspired by art.

At the heart of the story, Pompon, a polar bear sculpted by François Pompon, wakes up every night in a deserted room. Surrounded by paintings and sculptures that are as whimsical as they are benevolent, he tries to understand what the ice floe is, a territory he has never seen but which he feels is essential to his identity. The characters he encounters—Léopold Chauveau's phantasmagoria, figures by Odilon Redon, and silhouettes created by Georges Rochegrosse —become his guides on an imaginative and joyful journey.

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Directed by Patrice Thibaud, the musical combines original songs, choreographed movements, and dialogue scenes. The artistic team has created a scenographic universe that brings together visual arts and live performance, thanks to the lighting, costumes, and videos created by the project's collaborators. The performers take turns embodying the different creatures that accompany Pompon, bringing to life a story that gently addresses the themes of curiosity, courage, and self-construction.

The show is part of a cultural transmission initiative, supported in particular by the Musée d'Orsay and several partners. It invites young audiences to explore the works through play and music, while reinventing the museum world in an accessible form. POMPON, POMPON thus offers a sensitive gateway to art, designed for a family audience, with a duration suitable for young children.

The show can be seen at the Théâtre Saint-Georges until March 22, 2026.

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