Guillaume Béguin brings “L’âge de frémir” to Maison Saint-Gervais, celebrating the beauty of aging while challenging the myth of eternal youth and exploring the constancy of our identities. Through the signs of aging, the piece reveals a bold grace, unrestrained mischief, subversive sensuality, and indomitable spirit.
In French.
Zizi Zozio is a performance by Marvin M’Toumo, an artist and designer trained in Nice and Geneva, that merges theater, fashion, and poetry. It reflects on his childhood in Guadeloupe and a dream of living among pelicans. The performer embodies a bird adorned with feathers, addressing themes of violence, sexuality, memory, and survival through a blend of storytelling, breath, cries, and song. Through this hybrid character, he authentically explores issues of gender and race, using art as a space for questioning and reconciliation.
Ages 18 and up.
“État Sauvage” offers a theatrical experience where humor and discomfort intertwine. It follows two men, referred to as the One and the Other, who meet in a park transformed into a wild space, challenging violence and reason. The play delves into our inner barbarism and the delicacy of civilization through compelling performances, highlighted by intricate lighting and evocative music. Stéphane Jaubertie’s script is powerful and contemporary, crafting a disturbingly mesmerizing human tableau. The production has been awarded the first regional prize from Rhône-Alpes at the FESTHEA festival and closed the Avignon IF festival.
In French.
Spanish choreographer Tamara Alegre brings together dancers and Jamaican DJs at the Pavillon for an unrestrained and festive celebration of dancehall. Originating from the vibrant neighborhoods of Kingston, this cultural and political movement will be represented by Dynamic Legends, Happy Feet, Miss Rose, Shanky Equanoxx, and DJ Pappi. Through their music and dance, they will express joy, anger, and pride, turning the stage into a lively and unifying dance floor.
Ages 12 and up.
Vicente Lesser Gutierrez presents KA’WIN, an evolving urban object showcased as part of the FMAC’s “Art in Public Spaces” competition. KA’WIN is an interactive installation centered around a circular bench, placed in various locations throughout Geneva and brought to life through performances and soundtracks.
Feldup, also known as Félix Dupuis, crafts music filled with haunting and electrifying atmospheres, with tracks that stretch over ten minutes. Drawing inspiration from the 2000s New York rock scene, he skillfully balances serene and intense moments, leveraging guitar intensity and dissonance. His dark, intimate lyrics convey past anguish, enhanced by a compelling and expressive voice. Opening the event, Hispano-Swiss artist Tania Praz with her Moictani project promises a passionate and dynamic performance.
Ages 16 and up, or accompanied by an adult.
Drawing from her experience in the funeral industry, Aurélia Lüscher presents a documentary art installation that questions Western funeral rituals, our relationship with decomposition and nature, and the commercialization of death. This thoughtful and humor-infused approach delves into our connection with life and death.
In French.
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