8 – 9 May

Geneva Blues Festival – BAG

Performances

Alhambra

Booking Required

Led by Yves Staubitz, the Geneva Blues Band revives classic blues with a twelve-piece lineup that blends raw grit and refined musicianship. Drummers Philippe Cataldo and Marcel Bertoli and bassists Christian Yerly and Didier Tischler anchor a rhythm section while guitarists John Woolloff, Marc André Léger and Staubitz weave searing solos; vocalists Anouk Sotanas, Stella Scrivo, Lorenzo Cervetti and Léger bring soulful timbres. Headliner Toby Lee contributes virtuosic guitar and mature, evocative vocals, creating an evening of visceral, timeless blues presented by BAG.

Rue de la Rôtisserie 10,
1204 Genève

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30 April – 10 May

Nu vite

Performances

Théâtre le Galpon

Co-created by Pascal Gravat and Julien Mages for Compagnie Revolver, “Nu Vite” (Naked Quickly) is a choreo-biography in which a dancer and an author probe time, ageing and the urgent need to seize each instant. The work blends intimate movement and written testimony, set to music by Pierce Warnecke with sound design by Clive Jenkins and lighting by Alessandra Domingues. The 75‑minute performance explores memory, bodily change and the delicate rhythm between presence and loss.

In French. Adults only (17+).

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1 – 10 May

Amour(s)

Performances

Théâtre le douze dix-huit

Amour(s) is a production by Compagnie lesArts that delves into the various dimensions of love through testimonies, stories, and writings. Directed by Tony Romaniello, this collaborative creation combines documentary theater with performances by Laurent Baier, Christian Baumann, and Stella Giuliani. The set design is by Célia Zanghi, with lighting design and management by Yannis Marti.

In French.

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21 April – 10 May

Dr Jekyll and Lady Hyde

Performances

Scène Cæcilia

Based on the Jekyll myth, this theatrical adaptation examines metamorphosis as both physical and social, probing identity, gender and the boundary between good and male/female. Stark black-and-white staging and chiaroscuro lighting evoke twilight and old horror films, while a persistent, slicing fog thickens the atmosphere. The venerable Dr Jekyll’s unsettling experiments unfold in a late-19th-century London laboratory, and his circle is drawn into mounting anguish as transformations accelerate.

In French.

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23 April – 13 May

Comeback

Performances

POCHE /GVE

Performed and choreographed by Eugénie Rebetez, COMEBACK is a solo exploration of artistic, female and maternal identity. On stage she shifts through extravagant costumes and a blend of choreography, song and gesture, crafting scenic images that are both poetic and comic. The work moves between introspection and humour, intertwining contemporary dance and stand-up rhythms to question the artist’s status. Co-produced by Tanzhaus Zürich, Casino Théâtre de Rolle, Théâtre Boulimie and LE POCHE, it offers an intimate, unsettling and hilarious journey.

In French.

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21 April – 10 May

Ivanov

Performances

Théâtre de Carouge

Chekhov’s Ivanov follows Nikolai Ivanov, a middling Russian landowner crushed by debt and by the slow decline of his wife, Anna Petrovna, who is dying of tuberculosis. Across four acts, his inertia curdles into melancholy and self-destruction, swinging between biting comedy and harrowing despair. Written in a ten-day burst in 1887, when Chekhov was only twenty-seven, the play crackles with youthful urgency as tragedy and humor intertwine.

Director–actor Jean-François Sivadier infuses this new staging with his distinctive theatrical energy, pairing veteran performers with fresh faces to reignite the play’s original heat. Echoing Gustav Mahler’s dictum that “tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire,” the production seeks to keep Chekhov’s raw, combustible spirit blazing on today’s stage.

In French. Ages 16 and up.

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Thursday 7 May, 20:00

An Irish Story

Performances

Salle Communale d'Onex

Kelly Rivière takes the audience on an emotive and delightful journey to Ireland with “An Irish Story,” as she seeks to uncover the mysterious disappearance of her grandfather, Peter O’Farrel. With vivacity and humor, she brings 25 characters to life, seamlessly switching between French and English, while delving into themes of exile and identity. The performance, marked by sincerity and energy, proves to be a technically captivating feat that captivates the audience.

In French & English.

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