30 January – 1 February

Claire Dessimoz — Les choses graves

Booking Required

Follow a silhouette as they move through waves of strong feeling while a pianist plays calm, steady music. Gradually childhood memories surface, spoken in gentle gestures and small movements. Kids will watch shifts in rhythm, listen to low piano tones, and feel the hush and warmth of the scene. This quiet duet invites curiosity about how feelings grow and settle, encouraging listening, reflection, and gentle imagination.

Place Beatriz-Consuelo,
1206 Genève
Photo Credit: © Anouk Maupu
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Photo Credit: © Anouk Maupu

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