Lebanese artist Georges Khabbaz is set to perform for the first time in Switzerland and Europe at the Alhambra. Supported by an ensemble of international musicians and under the direction of Lucas Sakr, Khabbaz will present his most beautiful songs reimagined with elements of jazz, improvisation, classical strings, and oriental sounds. The concert promises to be a unique experience blending emotion, humor, and poetry, all inspired by Lebanese folklore.
The Theatre Festival returns to Geneva for a week-long celebration of the performing arts, completely free and open to everyone. The event offers a diverse program across various locations in the city, featuring outdoor performances, professional networking opportunities, activities suitable for seniors, and numerous free shows in both cultural venues and unique spaces. Supported by numerous partners, this festival brings together artists, community members, and enthusiasts, all united by a shared love for the performing arts.
Four individuals embark on a journey through an unfamiliar setting for a completely improvised performance. The scenography by Orlando, Echo Minéral, and The Color of Things provides a backdrop where the performers, with their exceptional skill, appear to follow a flawless script.
In French.
Eduardo De Filippo’s “The Art of Comedy,” directed by Nalini Menamkat, is a satirical comedy that delves into the nuances of power and cultural influence. By intertwining political intrigue with the theatrical flair of commedia dell’arte, the play blurs the line between reality and fiction, humorously celebrating artistic and cultural recognition.
In French.
Written by Elisa Shua Dusapin and directed by Ludovic Chazaud, Le vieil incendie delicately explores the fragile bond between two sisters separated by time, silence, and absence. Fifteen years after their estrangement, they reunite in the family home destined for demolition, where childhood memories and buried wounds resurface. Blending words, gestures, and silence, this poetic and sensory play reveals what still connects us — to loved ones, to places, and to shared memory.
In French.
Eugène Ionesco’s “The Bald Soprano” is a quintessential work of absurdist theater, depicting the nonsensical and tedious interactions between two couples, the Smiths and the Martins. The arrival of the Fire Chief and the maid Marie sparks surreal situations and unexpected outbursts, before the Smiths dismiss the unlikely visitors and return to their original monotony. This production, directed by Cyril Kaiser, features puppets by Christophe Kiss alongside actors Vincent Babel, Nicole Bachmann, Blaise Granget, and Vanessa Battistini.
This performance is part of the Scène Vagabonde Festival.
In French.
Théâtre Spirale presents “Memory of Fire” by Eduardo Galeano at La Parfumerie, a poetic and thought-provoking performance inspired by Latin American history. This show amplifies the voices of the voiceless through myths, legends, historical events, and stories. Directed by Patrick Mohr, the production weaves together text, music, and visuals, featuring a collaboration with versatile artists. On Fridays, the program is enhanced with Cuban music concerts.
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