Les SUBS

Les Subs operates from a converted monastery in Lyon, France, producing contemporary performance art, experimental dance, and avant-garde theater since its founding in 1981. The venue houses multiple performance spaces, artist residency facilities, and production studios within its historic architecture. Its annual programming calendar features both established festivals like TransForme and developmental series such as Transformer Lyon 2026. The organization maintains ongoing creative partnerships with international artists including Jolie Ngemi, Penda Diouf, and Fura dels Baus through its residency program. These collaborations focus on developing original choreographies, theatrical works, and site-specific interventions. Les Subs provides technical support, rehearsal space, and production resources for projects exploring themes of urban identity, postcolonial discourse, and collective memory. Les Subs functions as both a presenting organization and an incubator for new performance works in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The venue's programming emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches that merge movement, sound, and theatrical elements. Its cultural initiatives connect local audiences with international contemporary performance practices while supporting the development of original works.