Thursday 4 June, 20:30

Christophe Godin & the Odd Souls

Booking Required

Led by Christophe Godin, this quartet—Lynn Marring (bass, vocals), Pierre Michel (guitar, vocals) and Peter Puke (drums, vocals)—delivers a celebratory, high-voltage rock rooted in razor-sharp guitar lines and a massive groove. Rich backing vocals weave through propulsive rhythms and dense riffs, alternating between punchy drive and expansive melodic surges. The sound favors warmth and exuberance, offering a communal, feel-good energy that foregrounds instrumental precision and joyful immediacy.

Public Rehearsal: Thursday 4 June, 16:30

Passage de la Radio 2,
1205 Genève

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Photo Credit: Christophe Godin

1 – 6 June

Catalyse en Scène

Performances

Catalyse

Students present a series of performances showcasing pieces developed during the academic year. The programme includes solo and ensemble works across music, theatre and experimental forms, emphasising collaborative creation, stylistic exploration and stagecraft. Intimate presentations alternate with more elaborate stagings, highlighting movement, sound design and dramaturgy. The series offers a window on emerging talent and the diverse approaches fostered in the teaching environment.

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3 – 7 June

Nos vies redessinées

Performances

Théâtricul

Can we truly take advantage of everything?
After a serious accident, Georges, a real estate developer, finds himself trapped in Frida and Micheline’s apartment at 13 rue Lepic in Paris, in the building that houses his real estate company. The businessman has a logical mind; his life revolves around seizing every opportunity. This event will turn his life upside down, challenge his beliefs, and reveal him to himself… Never say never…

In French.

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3 – 4 June

Speechless!

Performances

Victoria Hall

The OSR and soloist Antoine Tamestit will perform Jörg Widmann’s Viola Concerto, a challenging piece that showcases the musician’s diverse skills. The program also features Wagner’s “The Ring Without Words,” an orchestral arrangement by Lorin Maazel that condenses fourteen hours of music into one hour. The event is conducted by Daniel Harding.

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2 – 4 June

The Little Mermaid Jr.

Performances

Centre des Arts

Performed by Year 8 students from La Grande Boissière, this youthful staging of The Little Mermaid Jr. brings Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale to vibrant life. Featuring the charming songs of Alan Menken, the production showcases a lively ensemble, inventive staging and playful choreography that highlight the students’ theatrical energy and vocal work. The adaptation’s accessible script suits young performers while preserving emotional depth and a sense of wonder.

In English.

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Thursday 4 June, 19:00

Sara Oswald — Bivouac

Performances

Galerie du Boléro

Sara Oswald blends cello and voice into an intimate, mountain‑inflected sound world. The Vaud-born cellist presents selections from her 2022 solo album Bivouac, where bowed textures, plaintive melodies and sparse electronics conjure high-altitude atmospheres. Her work with Les Young Gods, Sophie Hunger and Pascal Oberson feeds an experimental yet lyrical approach. On stage she alternates fragile lyricism and raw resonance, shaping concentrated moments of reflection that linger in the listener’s memory.

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19 May – 7 June

Trois versions de la vie

Performances

Théâtre des Amis

Directed by Claude Vuillemin, Yasmina Reza’s Trois versions de la vie assembles four performers, Laurent Deshusses, Marie Druc, Sophie Lukasik and Nicolas Rossier, in a taut, virtuosic staging. Lighting by Rinaldo Del Boca and costumes by Sylvie Lépine shape shifting domestic realities as the play probes how social veneer fractures intimate relationships. This production by Les Amis – Le Chariot demands precision and emotional nuance from its cast.

In French.

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