Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne presents “Qui c’est celui-là ?” (Who Is That?), a show by Valérian Guillaume. Performances run from 2 to 5 December 2026 in Salle 76 (La Passerelle).
The story
The show draws on Martial Richoz, a Lausanne man nicknamed “the bus-man”.
Richoz travelled the city in vehicles he had invented, following his own timetables and routes.
After several years, he was committed to the psychiatric hospital at Cery.
His story opened a public debate on how Lausanne, home of the Collection de l’Art Brut, welcomes difference.
Valérian Guillaume does not write a biography of Richoz. He blends his own experience with the bus-man’s dreams, violence and inventiveness.
The project was designed for actor Simon Jacquard, who lives with a rare disease and has a musical stage presence.
The piece is part of the Collection de l’Art Brut Lausanne’s 50th anniversary programme.
Who organises it
Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne hosts the show, in connection with the Collection de l’Art Brut Lausanne.
What to find
Text and concept by Valérian Guillaume, with actor Simon Jacquard.
The stage takes the form of a bus shelter turned into a theatre.
The piece explores personal desires and ways of escaping norms.
Practical information
- Dates, 2–5 December 2026
- Times, Wednesday 2 Dec. at 8 pm, Thursday 3 Dec. at 7 pm, Friday 4 Dec. at 8 pm, Saturday 5 Dec. at 6.30 pm
- Duration, about 1 hr 15 min
- Venue, Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne, Salle 76 (La Passerelle), Avenue Émile-Henri-Jaques-Dalcroze 5, 1007 Lausanne
- Price, from CHF 25; “Vidy à ton prix” scheme at CHF 15 (under 26, CarteCulture), 20, 25, 30, 40 or 50
- Age, 14 and over
- Tickets, Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne online box office
Links
- Official site of Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne
- Official Vidy box office
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Lausanne Tourisme, show page, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Collection de l’Art Brut Lausanne, event page, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne, season page, accessed on 14 November 2026
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