For its 29th edition, Songs for the Season returns to the Caudan Arts Centre for a joyful celebration of Christmas and the New Year. Presented by the Conservatoire National de Musique François Mitterrand, this much-loved family concert brings together around 140 performers from the Conservatoire Choir, Children’s Choir, Chamber Orchestra and Pop Band. The programme travels through festive music from around the world, blending traditional Christmas carols with modern arrangements and familiar seasonal favourites. Warm, uplifting and made to be shared across generations, Songs for the Season also invites the audience to join in for some Christmas sing-alongs, adding to the festive spirit of this annual tradition.
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Sir David Hattenscarf and the Wonders of the World.
Five children are spending a seemingly ordinary Saturday afternoon at their grandmother’s house when an extraordinary adventure begins. Hidden away in Gran’s attic, they discover something magical, a flying carpet capable of transporting them across the world.
Their guide on this incredible journey is the wonderfully eccentric Sir David Hattenscarf, an intrepid explorer with a passion for the natural world. Together, they travel from continent to continent, encountering fascinating people, diverse cultures and some of the world’s most incredible animals.
From the Bengal tiger in India and the camels of Egypt to turtles, orangutans, Australian wildlife and the penguins and blue whales of Antarctica, every destination introduces the children to another wonder of our planet.
But this isn’t simply an adventure. As the children explore, they begin to discover that many of the world’s most remarkable animals and environments are under threat. The story introduces young audiences to important issues including climate change, endangered species and the need to protect our natural world.
With energetic songs, humour, dancing and colourful characters, Sir David Hattenscarf and the Wonders of the Worldcombines entertainment with an important message: our planet is precious, and we all have a role to play in protecting it.
The journey ends with a joyful celebration of the wonders of our world and a message of hope, unity and responsibility for future generations.
Names & biographies of artists: Junior Script by Jess Dixon & Jonathan Vinten
TARZAN
Après avoir été recueilli et élevé par une famille de gorilles dans la jungle, Tarzan grandit entre deux mondes. Lorsque des explorateurs arrivent, il découvre l’existence des humains et commence à se questionner sur ses origines. Entre aventure, amour et découverte de soi, Tarzan devra trouver sa véritable place dans le monde. Cette création originale et 100% locale réunit danse, chant, théâtre et arts aériens au sein d’une comédie musicale spectaculaire, portée par une distribution de performers mauriciens de haut niveau. Entre chorégraphies aériennes vertigineuses, numéros chantés et jeu d’acteur, ce spectacle familial invite petits et grands à plonger dans l’univers flamboyant de la jungle : une expérience à partager en famille, accessible dès 4 ans.
Avec :
· TARZAN: Wasley Domingo
· JANE: Juliette Deloustal
· KALA: Lydia None
· TERK: Grégory Thiboudois
· TUBLAT: Josias Anthony
· INGWE: Miguel Lisette
· DR ARCHIMÈDE PORTER: Adrien Beaugendre
· WILLIAM CLAYTON : Arnaud Allijean.
THE EYES OF AFRICA
The Eyes of Africa est une exploration de l’Afrique à travers le regard de deux sœurs, Sooraya et Nooreena Sohawon, réunies pour la première fois autour d’un projet artistique commun.
L’Afrique occupe une place particulière dans leur imaginaire et dans leur sensibilité. Leur fascination ne se limite pas à un aspect précis du continent. Elle naît d’un amour pour l’Afrique dans toute sa richesse et sa diversité : ses peuples, ses visages, ses cultures, ses traditions, ses paysages, ses bijoux mais aussi sa faune et cette relation profonde qui existe entre l’être humain et la nature.
Le choix du titre The Eyes of Africa n’est donc pas anodin. Le regard devient le fil conducteur de l’exposition. Les yeux peuvent raconter ce que les mots ne disent pas. Ils peuvent exprimer la force, la douceur, la fierté, la solitude, la résilience, la sagesse ou simplement un instant d’émotion. Derrière chaque regard se trouve une histoire, une identité, une expérience.
À travers leurs portraits, les artistes cherchent ainsi à aller au-delà de la simple ressemblance. Un visage n’est pas seulement une apparence ; il porte une histoire, une culture et une émotion. Le regard permet d’établir un lien silencieux entre l’œuvre et celui qui la regarde.
Cette même idée s’étend aux animaux représentés dans l’exposition. La faune africaine occupe une place essentielle dans cette vision de l’Afrique. Le lion, le félin, ou tout autre animal ne sont pas simplement représentés pour leur beauté. Ils évoquent également la force, la liberté, la vulnérabilité, l’instinct et la capacité de survivre dans un environnement en constante évolution. À travers eux, l’exposition rappelle aussi la richesse du monde naturel et l’importance de préserver ce patrimoine vivant.
L’exposition cherche ainsi à créer un dialogue entre l’humain et l’animal. Deux univers qui peuvent sembler différents, mais qui partagent des émotions, des instincts et une même volonté de vivre et de résister. Un regard humain peut faire écho à celui d’un animal ; une expression peut répondre à une posture ; une émotion peut traverser les deux.
Au cœur de cette thématique se trouve également la notion de diversité. L’Afrique ne peut être réduite à une seule image, une seule culture ou une seule histoire. C’est un continent vaste, multiple et profondément riche, composé de peuples, de traditions et d’identités différentes. The Eyes of Africa souhaite célébrer cette diversité plutôt que de chercher à la définir par une vision unique.
Cette exposition est aussi une rencontre entre deux regards artistiques. Sooraya et Nooreena partagent le même amour du détail et du réalisme, mais chacune possède sa propre sensibilité, sa propre façon d’observer et de traduire ce qu’elle ressent. Leurs œuvres ne cherchent pas à être identiques. Au contraire, leurs différences font partie intégrante du projet.
Être sœurs donne à cette collaboration une dimension particulière. Elles ont grandi avec une histoire commune, mais ont développé chacune leur propre univers artistique. The Eyes of Africa devient alors un espace où ces deux univers peuvent se rencontrer, se compléter et raconter ensemble une histoire plus grande.
Dan Lasam Ber
Dan Lasam Ber is a multidisciplinary artistic project by Mauritian singer-songwriter Bernard Moonsamy, bringing together an original short film, music and social awareness in a shared creative experience.
The evening at the Caudan Arts Centre will open with a talk addressing violence against women, in connection with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This will be followed by a screening of the Dan Lasam Ber short film, before audiences are invited to experience the project through a live concert by Bernard Moonsamy.
Rooted in the belief that art can create spaces for dialogue and reflection, Dan Lasam Ber brings together different forms of artistic expression to engage with social realities and the human experiences that connect us. Through cinema and music, the project seeks to encourage awareness, promote values of respect and compassion, and contribute to conversations around the role of art in fostering positive social change.
Bernard Moonsamy – Singer & Songwriter
Biography of Bernard Moonsamy
“Music speaks where words fail…” – Hans Christian Andersen
This quote resumes perfectly the way BERNARD MOONSAMY interacts with music. As a songwriter, lead singer and founder of two famous musical bands of Mauritius Island, namely Les Inkonus and Anonym, the artist illustrates his music by means of smooth melodies that are played by the means of several rhythms; seggae, pop, sega, reggae, folk and world music. The main aim of his musical project is to bring peace, respect, enlightenment and healing to the world through music.
Born and raised in Pointe aux Sables – western coastal region of Mauritius Island which has held some artists – BERNARD has grown up in an environment which was exposed to the music within a community of different social classes and ethnicities.
Since his youth, the artist was engaged in several social organisations which aim to build a better world. Using music as a weapon to spread the messages of love, BERNARD has dealt with emotions, that by times, may be difficult to express using words without melody.
Through his journey, the artist has performed in several festivals/events worldwide and is now aiming to take a dare with a new project.
Japanese Film Festival – Nov 2026 – Kokuho
Kokuho (国宝) is a Japanese drama film directed by Lee Sang-il, based on the acclaimed novel by Shuichi Yoshida. The film follows the life of Kikuo, the son of a yakuza family who is drawn into the highly traditional world of kabuki theatre, tracing his long journey from a disadvantaged position without the benefit of a prestigious kabuki lineage to becoming a rare and celebrated kabuki performer. The film explores themes of lineage and talent, joy and despair, trust and betrayal, and the dedication of one’s life to the pursuit of artistic excellence.
The cast is led by Ryo Yoshizawa as Kikuo and Ryusei Yokohama as Shunsuke, Kikuo’s close friend and lifelong rival, who is himself a kabuki actor and the son of a famous kabuki family.
Upon release, Kokuho received strong praise from critics for its visual elegance, the meticulous attention to kabuki traditions, including the kabuki instruction provided by the celebrated kabuki actor Nakamura Ganjiro IV, ambitious storytelling, and the performances of its leading cast.
Audiences and reviewers particularly highlighted the film’s ability to make the specialized world of kabuki accessible to modern viewers while maintaining authenticity. Through its portrayal of kabuki as a living art form and its exploration of the relationship between lineage, talent, and artistic dedication, the film offers a compelling reflection on the continuity and significance of traditional Japanese performing arts in contemporary society.
La Voix et le Corps
La musique et le chant ont accompagné Richard Beaugendre dans la majeure partie de sa vie. Dès l’âge de 14 ans, il intègre des groupes musicaux. Auteur, compositeur et interprète, il a sorti 6 albums de musique de l’an 2000 à aujourd’hui.
Les mardis 3, 10, 17 et 24 novembre, de 18h à 20h.
’Twas the Night Before Christmas
- “Step into the wonder of Christmas Eve with ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,’ a heartwarming performance for the whole family. Featuring enchanting music, lively choreography, and captivating narration, this show reimagines Clement Clarke Moore’s timeless poem in a magical stage production. Perfect for children, parents, and anyone who believes in the spirit of Christmas.”
- Part I — “Hansel and Gretel” Act 2, Scene 2 and 3 (Dream Fairy, Hansel & Gretel Duet, Ballet)
Rainbow Voices will sing about Rules for Christmas, followed by soloists from Island Voices singing “The Christmas Song”
Dancing performance by Attitude Dance Studio with Ryan Li on the violin
Ballet scene from “The Nutcracker Suite”
Island Voices performing “In dulci jubilo” and “Baba Yetu”
- Part II — “Ave Maria” Bach/ Gounod duet by professional opera singers Iva Gottschalk and Katrin Caine
Island Voices performing 5 Christmas Carols
Rainbow Voices join in for the famous “Carol of the Bells” and John Rutter’s version of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
Finally, the audience gets a chance to sing as well.
- Names & biographies of artists:
Sleep Fairy: Maely Nisin
Grumpy Grumpus: Joanne Bartlett
Soprano: Katrin Caine
Alto: Iva Gottschalk
Piano: Marie Polge
Violin: Ryan Lee
Percussion: Jeremy Gungadoo
Island Voices Soloists: tbc
Attitude Dance Studio Soloists: tbc
Island Voices Mauritius
Rainbow Voices Children’s Choir
Attitude Dance Studio
Story: Zandria Selby
Costumes & Stage: Corine Nisin
This is Poetry : Caudan Arts Festival Special Edition
For this special edition, This is Poetry leaves the walls of the Caudan Arts Centre and heads outdoors, to the garden of the Blue Penny Museum, for an evening of poetry under the stars.
Presented as part of the Caudan Arts Festival, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Le Caudan Waterfront, this edition invites poets and writers to explore the stories, places and memories that have shaped the waterfront and the city of Port-Louis.
From personal recollections to collective memories, from the treasures of our past to the heritage that surrounds us, this is an invitation to put into words our relationship with a place that has been part of Mauritian life for three decades.
Moderated by poet Rebecca D’Souza, the evening will bring together selected voices to share their original works in English, French or Kreol, through verse, prose and spoken word.
Whether you have a story to tell, a memory to revisit or a few verses to share, this is your opportunity to lend your voice to the celebrations and become part of the Caudan Arts Festival.
How to participate
For this special edition, we are inviting submissions of original texts inspired by one or more of the following themes:
- Le Caudan Waterfront
- Port-Louis
- The Port
- The Waterfront
- Memories, both collective and individual
- Treasures
- Heritage
Submission guidelines
- Only original texts written by the participant will be accepted.
- Texts must relate to at least one of the themes listed above.
- Submissions are welcome in English, French or Kreol.
- Each reading must not exceed 5 minutes.
- All texts must be submitted through the online submission platform by 15th November 2026 at midnight.
- Submissions will be reviewed, and only selected authors will be invited to perform their texts at the event on 20th November 2026 as from 19:00.
Come join us for an evening of poetry under the stars, celebrating the places, people and stories that make up our shared heritage.
Caudan Arts Centre management reserves the right to reject submissions that do not comply with the participation guidelines or are not aligned with its values.