Saturday 2 May, 10:30

Tales of the Niffler

An interactive improvised fairy-tale performance where audience choices shape each adventure. The Niffler—mischievous, curious—awakens stories between dreams and imagination, prompting performers to invent characters, places and enchantments on the spot. Actors move fluidly between playful wonder and small trials, guided by spontaneous narrative turns and sparse, whimsical sound cues. Lighting and simple props suggest shifting worlds, creating an intimate, participatory atmosphere that invites laughter, surprise and collective storytelling.

Rue Louis-Favre 43,
1201 Genève
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Photo Credit: La Compagnie des Murmures

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