Bozar all over the P(a)lace - April

For the April Bozar all over the Palace, Bozar hands the reins to Cabaret Les Moches. Drawing inspiration from the major exhibition Picture Perfect, Les Moches and their troupe of performers take on beauty norms head‑on. Created especially for Bozar, ten unique cabaret acts unfold, imagined by artists from the worlds of dance, circus and performance. The staircases of the Horta Hall become the stage for this multifaceted cabaret.

Bozar’s history reminds us of the vital role cabaret plays in society: through freedom of form, a critical stance towards norms and the creation of an open, non‑judgemental space. Les Moches embrace this tradition with flamboyant, poetic and outspoken performances. As with every nocturne, a DJ set in the Horta Hall accompanies the evening.

As part of Bozar All Over the P(a)lace, filmmaker Ana Vaz presents a selection of experimental short films, curated in dialogue with Filipa Ramos. Bringing together works by five artists, including Vaz herself, the programme explores how ideas of beauty and ugliness are shaped through image and sound. Questions of our relationship to the living world, to the cinematic medium — particularly film stock — and the lingering ghosts of colonial histories resonate throughout these evocative works.

The evening will also feature the fourth Sofa Session of the year: Facing Ugliness with Moshtari Hilal, an intimate and participatory talk inviting audiences to delve deeper into the themes of Picture Perfect from fresh, contemporary angles. Please note that this Sofa Session requires a separate ticket.