Noelle Perna « Mado fait son Cabaret »

On August 11, 2026, at the Arènes du Grau‑du‑Roi, Noëlle Perna slips back into Mado la Niçoise’s blonde wig and her sharp, piquant accent for a new outing: Mado presents her cabaret. Gone is the simple one‑woman show — Mado takes up the role of mistress of ceremonies and invites a troupe of artists whom she subjects to live scrutiny, with an eye that narrows and her trademark barroom patter. With or without connections, she tests, teases and reins them in, serving as the through‑line between the acts.

Everything that defines Noëlle Perna’s touch is present: distinctly marked gestures, a keen eye for detail and rapid-fire retorts about neighborhood life, couples, money and the little habits of the people next door. The cabaret format alternates sketches, short scenes and musical nods, with asides to the audience and improvisations that keep the performance alive. Born in the atmosphere of Nice’s bars, the character of Mado retains that taste for blunt talk and confessions that veer just enough off course. It’s a brisk, driving evening in which guests parade through and Mado sets the line — the pacing and the commentary included.