Details:
The Grand Théâtre in Luxembourg-Limpertsberg is putting on performances of William Kentridge's The Great Yes, The Great No on Saturday 25 October 2025 at 15:00 and at 19:30 and on Sunday 26 October 2025 at 17:00.
The venue provided the following synopsis: "In March 1941, a cargo ship leaves Marseille for Martinique, carrying a remarkable group of passengers fleeing Vichy France, including surrealist André Breton, anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss and artist Wifredo Lam."
The Grand Théâtre added: "In The Great Yes, The Great No, William Kentridge - returning after his red bridge project in 20-21 - transforms this real historical voyage into an allegory of forced migrations, past and present. The mythological ferryman of the dead, Charon, now promoted to captain of the ship, summons additional influential figures: Aimé and Suzanne Césaire, Frantz Fanon, the Nardal sisters, Léopold Senghor and even Joséphine Baker and Trotsky."
"Blending opera, theatre, dance and Kentridge's signature visual artistry, this chamber opera is a tapestry of languages, music and histories. The Chorus of Seven Women forms the spiritual heart, giving voice to displaced people across time. The production integrates projections, masks and shadow play with Mahlangu’s vibrant choral score. A unique theatrical experience, part play, part oratorio, evoking the weight of exile and migration while celebrating the transformative power of art and human connection."
The 1.5-hour piece is being performed in French and English, as well as siSwati, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Setswana, Xitsonga and Sepedi, with surtitles in English and French. Josée Hansen will provide an introduction (in French) 30 minutes before each performance.
Ticket prices range from €15 to €25 for adults and €8 for youth; Kulturpass welcome.
For further details and to book tickets, see https://theatres.lu/fr/thegreatyesthegreatno. Reservations can also be made via email: tickets@lestheatres.lu or via tel.: 4796-3901.
Venue: Grand Théâtre (1 Rond-Point Schuman, L-2525 Luxembourg)
Organiser: Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg
Price: See above/website
Reservations: See above/website
URL: For details, see https://theatres.lu/fr/thegreatyesthegreatno
