1 – 3 May

Le Roi Soleil — Le retour

Booking Required

Produced by Dove Attia and staged by Kamel Ouali, this new staging celebrates the 20th anniversary of Le Roi Soleil with a blend of nostalgia and reinvigorated spectacle. The production revisits the musical’s greatest hits through exuberant choreography, luminous costumes and bold lighting design. An energetic ensemble delivers theatrical grandeur and intimate moments, balancing historical pageantry with contemporary pop-musical flair. Expect sweeping staging, polished vocals and a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere.

In French.

Route des Batailleux 3,
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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