With Surtout v’nez pas !, step into the world of the café-concert and opéra-comique, where irreverence flirts with emotion and laughter meets lyrical thrill. A musical show as mischievous as it is elegant, brought to life by a close-knit cast. At its heart lies a delectable trio. Soprano Marie Perbost and tenor Pierre Derhet, virtuosos of both word and vocal line, move effortlessly between styles and registers with a keen sense of theatre. Alongside them, the flamboyant and celebrated conductor Hervé Niquet returns to the keyboard – an event in itself! – in a deliberate nod to the spirit of cabaret. Clarinet and double bass complete the ensemble, adding a warm, popular colour, with the evocative atmosphere of smoky cafés and Parisian nights. One guiding principle: to have a laugh, certainly – but above all, to be moved. The audience laughs, is surprised, is touched, and leaves with the rare feeling of having shared a moment that is both intimate and profoundly human. Surtout v’nez pas !: a deceptively discouraging title for an irresistibly enticing show, appealing both to opera lovers and to curious audiences drawn to formats that are at once hybrid and festive. Flagey, Festival Musiq3 € 14 > € 12 (until 09.06) | € 17 > € 12 (from du 10.06)*