28 – 30 April

Chaos Ballad

“Chaos Ballad” by Samir Kennedy at Maison Saint-Gervais immerses the audience in an intense performance blending concert, wild cabaret, and prophetic nightmare. With elaborate makeup and costumes, Kennedy embodies a melancholic, decadent clown, navigating between majesty and vulnerability. The performance features a defiant dance symbolizing the struggle against terror, absurdity, and the monotony of the world, creating a captivating and apocalyptic atmosphere.

Rue du Temple 5,
1201 Genève
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Photo Credit: Matthieu Croizier

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