The Lyon Opera House
Place de la Comédie - 69001 Lyon 1er
The epic hunt for the white whale from Melville’s Moby-Dick comes to life in a concert-fiction fusing orchestral waves, sound effects, and gripping narration.
Last updated date : 30/07/2025
From Wednesday 6 to Thursday 7 May 2026 from 7 pm.
The Lyon Opera House
Place de la Comédie - 69001 Lyon 1er
Massachusetts, 1840. Drawn to the open sea, Ishmael signs on as a sailor aboard a whaling ship captained by Ahab. As the vessel heads into deep waters, the sailor uncovers Ahab’s true intention: to lead the crew on a relentless quest to find Moby-Dick, the massive whale that crushed his leg.
There’s something primal in Melville’s Moby-Dick, a passionate force that leaves no one indifferent—the suspense of a wild chase, a titanic battle, and an insatiable thirst for revenge. According to Albert Camus, the novel remains one of the most moving myths ever written about humanity’s battle against evil, which is the inexorable fight that ultimately pits man against himself.
Experience the Lyon Opera’s main hall with your family thanks to this concert-fiction, combining symphony orchestra, actor-narrators, and the world of radio in a large-format immersive event.
Moby-Dick d’après le roman de Herman Melville librement adapté par Stéphane Michaka
Musical director : Debora Waldman
Une création France Culture
Running Time : 1 hour 15 minutes, no intermission
Useful tips
Openings
- From Wednesday 6 to Thursday 7 May 2026 from 7 pm.
Prices
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From 10 to €28.
Lyon City Card & Lyon City Card 1 year discount: - 15% discount on the entire program, tickets from €10 after discount. - Reduced price with the Lyon City Card
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