Yesterday – 4 June – LAC announced a 2024/25 season full of emotions, culture and deep reflections. The new season, entitled “Echoes from the Future,” promises to be a showcase of 71 shows, 15 productions and 130 curtain raisers, offering a varied artistic panorama that ranges from prose and contemporary theatre, to dance, music and musicals, up to to residencies and international collaborations.
A season of reflections and creativity
The LAC programming for 2024/25 aims to explore current and universal themes, seeking a balance between internal productions and external hospitality. With a focus on “Echoes from the Future”, the season invites us to reflect on our recent past, addresses present conflicts and enhances the vivacity of Swiss creativity. Among the thematic paths proposed, "Metamorphosis" focuses on the expression of the feminine beyond the judging tradition, while "Possible Landscapes" dedicates itself to new dramaturgy, imagining possible futures.
Featured productions
The inauguration of the season will take place on Sunday 29 September with “Bérénice”, a work directed by Romeo Castellucci with the legendary Isabelle Huppert. Among the notable productions are “The Ecstasy of the Fight” by Carlotta Viscovo, inspired by the life of the sculptor Camille Claudel, and “PARTITURAZERO” by Elena Boillat. There will be no shortage of revisited classics such as "The Physicists" by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, directed by Igor Horvat, and "The Imaginary Invalid" by Molière, directed by Andrea Chiodi.
A full calendar of events
The season will be animated by numerous events of great artistic and cultural importance. Ntando Cele, winner of the Swiss Performing Arts Prize, will present “Wasted Land”, a work that questions Eurocentric discourses on ecology and climate change. The Treppenwitz Collective will stage “Surviving you, always”, while Andrea De Rosa will present “Edipo Rex” by Sophocles. The season will also be enriched with productions that were already successful last season, such as "The Flea in the Ear" and "Vorrei una Voce".
Focus Echoes from the future
The main focus of the season, “Echi dal Futuro”, will bring together eight shows that explore futuristic themes through various artistic languages. Among the events not to be missed, the show “Showroom” by the Balestra/Cardellini/Gonzalez collective, “Deepstaria” by Wayne McGregor and “Tourist Trap” by Thom Luz. The focus will be enriched by meetings and dialogues that will offer further food for thought.
Homage to Tiago Rodrigues
A special tribute will be reserved for Tiago Rodrigues, Portuguese playwright and director, with shows such as “Catarina ea beleza de matar fascistas” and “By Heart”. Rodrigues will be present at LAC to meet the public and discuss his works.
Collaborations and special initiatives
The season will be characterized by important collaborations, such as the one with the IBSA Foundation for the "Science, Ethics and Art" project, which will see the staging of works such as "The Physicists" and "Moby Dick Tested". Furthermore, "Metamorphosis" will offer a thematic journey dedicated to the expression of the feminine with ten shows that challenge gender conventions.
Thematic routes and Swiss scenes
The LAC season will also explore the current affairs of conflicts with shows such as “Il Grande Nulla” by Romeo Gasparini and “Sorry if we died at sea” by Emanuele Aldrovandi. The Swiss scene will be honored with productions by local and national artists, including Compagnia Finzi Pasca, Ntando Cele and Compagnie Linga.
Dance and music
There will be no shortage of events with dance and music. Among the dance events, “Swan Lake” by Fabrizio Monteverde and “Hominal / Hominal” by Marie-Caroline Hominal. The music will feature artists such as Luciano Ligabue, Giovanni Allevi and Umberto Tozzi, as well as highly successful musicals such as "Rocky Horror Show".
A summer of events
The LAC summer will be animated by festivals such as Lugano Dance Project and LAC en plein air, with numerous concerts and performances that will enrich the city's cultural offering.
Pre-sale opening
Pre-sale for LAC+ membership holders is open from today, with exclusive benefits and 20% discounts. For the general public, presale will open on June 11th, while that for the shows included in the membership will begin on September 1st. The LAC+ membership can be purchased at the LAC ticket office or online.
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With such a rich and diversified season, the LAC confirms itself as one of the most lively and innovative cultural centers in Italian-speaking Switzerland, ready to offer the public unforgettable experiences and moments of deep reflection.
