17 – 22 March

Epidermis Circus

Performances

Booking Required

Ingrid Hansen, a puppet artist from the Jim Henson Company (Fraggle Rock, Sesame Workshop), stages a surreal cabaret of illusions and absurd comedy. The variety show is led by Florence, a mischievous grandmother figure, and mixes bold cinematic video, close‑ups of everyday objects projected large, puppetry and daring sleights to create impertinent, often erotic vignettes. The piece juxtaposes tactile puppet performance with live filmic effects to produce surprising, humorous and uncanny moments.

Rue Rodo 3,
1205 Genève

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5 – 15 February

LETTRE À MON DICTATEUR

Performances

POCHE /GVE

Directed by Geneviève Pasquier and performed by Vincent Babel, LETTRE À MON DICTATEUR stages Eugène’s cathartic gesture of writing to Nicolae Ceauşescu. The production blends intimate monologue with archival echoes, folding fragments of Pierre Omer’s Swing Revue into a jazz-tinged score that punctuates memory and revelation. The creative space favors spare tableaux, tactile sound textures and a nimble rhythm that offsets historical weight with mischievous warmth, transforming personal trauma into a tender, witty coming-of-age confession.

In French.

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3 – 7 February, 19:30

Les Dinos et l’Arche – A Darwinian Opera, a Dystopian Fable

Kids Performances

La Cité Bleue

World premiere in French at La Cité Bleue
Music: Thomas Leininger | Libretto: Cédric Costantino & Tina Hartmann

What if the dinosaurs missed Noah’s Ark—not because of a meteorite, but because a sundial was thrown off by the clouds? In this whimsical yet thought-provoking opera, Charles Darwin and his beloved Galápagos iguana travel through time to give dinosaurs a second chance. Boarding a fantastical ship, the creatures set off in search of a magical plant that might transform them into birds and save them from the Flood.

Part satire, part tender fable, Les Dinos et l’Arche brings together humans, animals, and extinct species in a distorted mirror of our own changing society. Through absurd dialogues, wild transformations, and a swirl of humor and emotion, the opera reminds us that survival often demands reinvention.

Directed by Julien Condemine, with musical direction by Leonardo García-Alarcón, and performed by a vibrant cast and a ten-piece ensemble, this visually daring and musically rich production draws on baroque influences to speak to curious minds of all ages.

Kids ages 10 and up.

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28 January – 13 February

Séduction

Performances

Théâtre du Grütli

After spending six years in prison, a solitary con artist embarks on a journey of reintegration. Suddenly, a woman claiming to be his daughter appears, bringing up a missing sum of money, a cult, and an heiress tied to wartime exploitation. With the support of a therapist who was involved throughout his incarceration, the characters delve into a world of deception, identity quests, and shared guilt. This existential thriller delves into the fragmented nature of reality and memory.

In French.

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Friday 6 February, 21:00

Thomas Winteler & His Jazz Serenaders — Traditional Jazz

Performances

Le Chaudron – EMA

Clarinetist and bandleader Thomas Winteler revisits the Hot Five repertoire in a spirited homage to Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet. Joined by Norwegian trumpeter Torstein Kubban, trombonist William Jaquemet, pianist Philippe Anhorn and drummer/bassist Jean‑François Gertsch, the quintet blends faithful traditional jazz phrasing with lively improvisation. The evening channels early jazz’s warmth and swing, with evocative solos, tight ensemble interplay and a rhythmic drive that honors the pioneers while injecting fresh energy and nuance into classic material.

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Friday 6 February, 20:00

Aliose – Le Forestier

Performances

Espace Vélodrome

The duo Aliose steps away from their own songs to explore the repertoire of Maxime Le Forestier in a one-of-a-kind tour. This event is highlighted by vocals, guitars, a string trio, projections, and thoughtful stage design. Over the past fifteen years, Aliose has captured audiences with hits like “Loin” and “Me passer de toi,” solidifying their status in the Francophone pop scene. This tour promises fresh interpretations and surprises, including a new song created from their collaboration.

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21 January – 7 February

Écho minéral

Performances

Théâtre du Grütli

Inspired by the accounts of women mountaineers, this performance intertwines mountaineering, feminism, and ecology. Two women, united against the elements, commemorate a vanished glacier, confronting fear and hope. The mountain emerges as a symbol of both endangered nature and the solidarity of humanity in need of rebuilding.

In French.

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