The Amateur Theatre Troupe from Théâtre de Carouge returns to Chêne-Bourg with a new production where performers embrace the art of living within a symbolic garden. Amid fleeting and poetic moments, the audience will experience dialogues with the unseen, reimagined childhood dreams, crepes, verses from Racine, unique ballet and flamenco performances, and songs—all celebrating the beauty of everyday life.
In French.
Actress and ceramicist Aurélia Lüscher delves into eco-friendly funeral practices by investigating the handling of human remains. With an artistic and playful approach, she challenges contemporary embalming techniques and documents a guide to environmentally respectful funeral economics.
In French. Ages 15 and up.
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.
Under the glow of a streetlamp, two students await an interview with Grisélidis Réal, set as part of their final studies. In a Beckett-inspired setting, they encounter sex workers, challenging their preconceptions. The play “Contre-jour” delves into the validity of discourses between theory and lived experience, commitment, and expression. Created by Mathi and Margot Le Coultre, this debut from Cie « La Poudre à lever » delves into the topic of prostitution, drawing inspiration from Grisélidis Réal.
In French.
FURTHER AFIELD
In collaboration with Classeek, the Septembre Musical welcomes two extraordinary young musicians, both alumni of the Classeek Ambassador Programme: flutist Rafael Adobas Bayog and pianist Giorgi Gigashvili. Together, they present an intimate recital blending French classics, Spanish songs, and works from their Filipino and Georgian heritage. From Poulenc and Prokofiev to San Pedro, Santiago, Kancheli, and more, each piece becomes a story carried by the breath of two promising young artists.
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