Saturday 2 May, 15:00

Sokkyo — Improvised Shōnen Adventure

An improvised shōnen spectacle, Sokkyo channels the energy of classic manga into live theatrical action. A troupe of improvisers throws themselves into epic, fast-paced battles, heartfelt friendships and escalating challenges, blending comic timing with physical choreography. The piece borrows shōnen tropes—rivalry, growth, sacrifice—and translates them into immediacy on stage, generating laughter, tension and catharsis. Expect a relentless surge of momentum and emotional highs that leave the audience breathless.

In French.

Rue Louis-Favre 43,
1201 Genève
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Photo Credit: COSMIC Impro

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