LES TOURISTES – Switzerland, Ascona

TEEN role in the project

• Co-curate the artistic direction and storytelling
• Organize and coordinate performances
• Contribute to stage design, music, and acrobatics
• Gain hands-on experience in leadership and collaboration
• Represent the project internationally at festivals and events

Peculiarity

A multilingual, intergenerational performance project where teenagers play a central role as co-creators, blending music, acrobatics, and theatre into innovative shows that gain international recognition.

Project description

Les Touristes is a dynamic performance project that thrives on the creative synergy between family members, with teenagers at its core. Young participants are actively engaged as co-curators: shaping the artistic direction, organizing events, and refining the storytelling process. Their involvement fosters leadership, teamwork, and artistic growth, while also giving them ownership and agency in the creative process.

The project has gained significant cultural impact through its international touring, performing at prestigious festivals in Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, and Korea. In 2023, Les Touristes won a prize at the Teatri del Mondo Festival in Porto Sant’Elpidio, further establishing its reputation as an innovative and impactful initiative.

Through mentorship, collaboration, and stage experience, teens gain valuable artistic and organizational skills, while their fresh perspectives bring new dimensions to the performances. Their participation not only enriches the shows but also inspires other young artists worldwide.

Organization details

Name: Les Touristes – Performance Project
Country: Switzerland
City: Ascona
Website: www.les-touristes.com
Email: info@fullhouse.ch
Phone: +41 91 220 75 04