The Association pour la culture et le rayonnement du théâtre de Beaulieu exists to develop the theatre. Its remit is to support cultural activities, shows and events and to make them accessible to everyone, in order to promote the theatre and its programmes. It undertakes practical measures for modernising the facilities, so improving the experience and audience comfort.
Created in March 2019, it brings together the institutional producers of the Beaulieu Theatre presented below:
The Prix de Lausanne provides support for young dancers, aged between 15 and 18. Each year this ballet entrance examination brings together talents from all over the world, assessed by a distinguished panel of judges. The event includes courses, coaching and individual performances and offers to budding artistes the possibility of obtaining study grants, a unique opportunity for their future in dance.
Since 1886 La Paternelle has been giving orphans the chance to celebrate Christmas. Each year, in December, the theatre company of La Paternelle presents a major children’s show. Supervised and supported by professionals, more than 200 young persons take an active part in creating a theatrical production, culminating in unforgettable performances, which bring down the curtain on this artistic adventure.
Founded in 1987, the Béjart Ballet Lausanne, since 2007 under the artistic direction of Julien Favreau, perpetuates the heritage of Maurice Béjart. The company cultivates excellence in choreography and aims to make dance accessible to the greatest number of people.
The OSR, a major cultural presence in French-speaking Switzerland, is the principal symphony orchestra of the Grand Theatre de Genève. Founded in 1918 by Ernest Ansermet, it has 112 musicians and enjoys international fame. An advocate of openness and creativity, the OSR fulfils its cultural, educational and heritage remits, offering a variety of community initiatives. The OSR sees itself as a medium for conveying culture and emotion, transcending styles and eras.
Founded in 1942 by the violinist Victor Desarzens, the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra (OCL) has become one of the most sought-after chamber orchestras in Europe today. Resident at the Théâtre de Beaulieu and the Salle Métropole, and a regular guest of the Lausanne Opera, the OCL follows the Mannheim tradition and embraces a wide repertoire ranging from early Baroque to contemporary creations. Since 2021, its artistic direction has been led by the conductor and violinist Renaud Capuçon.
Lausanne Tourisme, an economic association founded in 1887, has some 600 members. Its purpose is to promote Lausanne on the economic, cultural and social level, both in Switzerland and abroad, with a view to sustainable development. With an emphasis on the cultural heritage, it provides support for tourist events, in particular as a member of the Association pour le rayonnement du theatre de Beaulieu, which promotes and supports the theatre.
