Growing out of adolescence and defending their childhood forest: Blaireau Dégâts narrates his fight with energy, humor, and emotion. Joined by his sister Cléo, a fashion influencer, they strive against the system to save their forest. This dynamic performance on ecology, family, and youth activism is presented by La Compagnie dans l’Arbre, known for blending contemporary writing with visual theater to provide an immersive and poetic experience.
In French.
“Phèdre!” is a joyful monologue performed by Romain Daroles, who enthusiastically delves into the richness of Racine’s text and the elements of tragedy. Celebrated at the 2019 Avignon Festival, this adaptation inspires a love for language and a renewed interest in rediscovering this classic masterpiece. Designed and directed by François Gremaud, the show combines simplicity with passion, transforming the tragedy of Phèdre into a vibrant and engaging experience.
In French.
Presented within the exhibition Observatoires — Carte blanche à John M Armleder, this guided musical visit brings the soloists of Ensemble Contrechamps into dialogue with visual art. The performers weave fragile chamber textures and attentive listening into the exhibition space, transforming artworks through close sonic commentary. The programme blends composed fragments and spontaneous encounters, inviting a slow, sensory experience that highlights timbre, silence and spatial resonance.
In French.
Le retour, conceived and performed by Marion Duval and staged by the Chris Cadillac company, blends theatre, clowning and performance. Marion Duval leads a large ensemble including AzuXenia, Adina Secretan and Aram Xwindar, supported by a collaborative creative team. The piece confronts antagonism between species and the collapse of capitalist systems through participatory, physical and often humorous scenes. Sparse, visceral staging and communal moments invite reflection on coexistence and collective responsibility.
In French.
Les Schubertiades de Thônex presents a compact festival of chamber music centred on Schubert and the Romantic repertoire. Across several evenings and family programming it juxtaposes intimate recital formats, thematic programmes exploring heritage and lyricism, and a gala concert that unites artists in a celebratory finale. The festival balances reflective, poetic moments with lively, accessible performances designed for both seasoned listeners and families, offering framed musical narratives and carefully curated instrumental colour.
Directed by Claude Vuillemin, Yasmina Reza’s Trois versions de la vie assembles four performers, Laurent Deshusses, Marie Druc, Sophie Lukasik and Nicolas Rossier, in a taut, virtuosic staging. Lighting by Rinaldo Del Boca and costumes by Sylvie Lépine shape shifting domestic realities as the play probes how social veneer fractures intimate relationships. This production by Les Amis – Le Chariot demands precision and emotional nuance from its cast.
In French.
“Paix” by Tiphanie Bovay-Klameth at Maison Saint-Gervais is a solo performance where she portrays all the characters in a work centered around the theme of peace. This production pays tribute to the spirit of community involvement and illustrates a diverse group coming together despite their differences. It delves into group dynamics and the individual’s role, while emphasizing the significance of popular culture as a vehicle for peace in an uncertain world.
In French.
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