This Wednesday evening, the Uzès solo stage festival (Fuss) opened its 2026 edition with Alex Lutz and his show “Sexe, grog et rocking-chair.” Horses on the stage of L’Ombrière, rapid humor, and intimate emotion marked the beginning of the festival initiated by Patrick Timsit.
From May 6 to 9, 2026, the Uzès solo stage festival returns to L’Ombrière with a program centered around theater, solo performances, humor, and artistic encounters. Led by Patrick Timsit, the annual event aims to maintain a human-scale, family-friendly approach.
Notable figures like Philippe Corti, Philippe Caverivière, Marie-Claude Pietragalla, and Danièle Thompson are present this year. Patrick Timsit expresses: “We were quickly full. There is this place, L’Ombrière, which seemed too big and now seems too small, and then there are the volunteers and residents who have embraced this festival.”
Alex Lutz opened the edition with his shining stage presence. The French artist, freshly honored with a Molière award, presented “Sexe, grog et rocking-chair” in a nearly 2.5-hour performance that captivated the audience at L’Ombrière. The show, recognized with a Molière award for humor, stood out for its balance, introspection, emotion, and bursts of laughter in the room. Touching and brilliant.
One of the most memorable moments is when the artist describes the body he dreams of having, leading to an absurd dialogue involving his crushed testicles from a motorcycle ride. This scene showcases his ability to turn intimate confessions into absurdist scenes with calmness and precision. Alex Lutz’s exceptional expressiveness and attention to detail make each gesture and expression incredibly real.
Not just a comedian, Alex Lutz proves to be a true character actor, seamlessly transitioning from a melancholic rider to the companion of his departed father. He plays with silences, gestures, and dialogues with virtuosity, depicting different generations — the idealistic and battered ’68ers and their children raised amidst unemployment, AIDS, and uncertainties.
With an intimate, humorous, and deeply embodied opening, Uzès solo stage festival initiated an edition true to its identity — an accessible, warm, family-oriented event focused on the connection between artists and the audience.
[Context: The Uzès solo stage festival (Fuss) commenced its 2026 edition with a performance by Alex Lutz called “Sexe, grog et rocking-chair.” Patrick Timsit spearheaded the festival, emphasizing a human-scale, familial atmosphere. The festival features various artists and aims to facilitate interactions between artists and the public.] [Fact Check: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information shared in the article.]
