La Paternelle presents Aladdin et la lampe merveilleuse (Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp) at the Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne. Five performances take place from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026.
The story
La Paternelle was founded in Lausanne in 1884 to help families and support orphans.
In 1886, it held its first Christmas tree to give orphans a real Christmas celebration.
Its children's theatre dates from 1888. Every December, the children of active members take to the stage in Lausanne.
The show has been staged every year, except during the wars and the recent pandemic.
Aladdin et la lampe merveilleuse (Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp) is the 131st edition.
Since 2021, the company has performed at the Théâtre de Beaulieu. It reports five consecutive sold-out seasons there.
The cooperative has 904 active and 322 honorary members. It expects around 8,000 spectators in 2026.
Who organises it
La Paternelle, a non-profit cooperative based in Lausanne, organises the show. It is run by volunteers.
What to find
La Paternelle's young performers tell the story of Aladdin, a carefree young man from a working-class district.
He wants to win Princess Jasmine's heart. Manipulated by a magician, he sets off in search of a magic lamp.
There he meets an unpredictable Genie. The show blends magic, humour, dance and music.
Practical information
- Dates, Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026
- Times, Friday 8 pm, Saturday 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm, Sunday 11 am and 3 pm
- Duration, about 2 hours including an interval
- Venue, Théâtre de Beaulieu, Avenue des Bergières 10, 1004 Lausanne
- Price, CHF 15 to CHF 45
- Age, from 4
- Tickets, paternelle.ch, on sale since Tuesday 27 October 2026
Links
- La Paternelle, show page and tickets
- Théâtre de Beaulieu, event page
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Beaulieu Lausanne, event page, accessed on 14 November 2026
- La Paternelle, 2026 sponsorship brochure, accessed on 14 November 2026
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