7 – 8 June

TRIIT – Romand Intercantonal Theatre Improv Tournament

TRIIT gathers improvisers from Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Fribourg in a spirited inter-cantonal tournament of theatrical improvisation. The second edition foregrounds quicksilver wit, ensemble listening and bold character work as teams respond to spontaneous prompts. The creative focus oscillates between comic risk-taking and moments of honest surprise, with dynamic pacing and responsive staging shaping the drama. The atmosphere is competitive yet communal, a celebration of linguistic agility and shared theatrical invention.

In French.

Chemin de l'Avenir,
11, Switzerland
{"title":"TRIIT – Romand Intercantonal Theatre Improv Tournament","description":"\u003Cp\u003ETRIIT gathers improvisers from Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Neuch\u00e2tel and Fribourg in a spirited inter-cantonal tournament of theatrical improvisation. The second edition foregrounds quicksilver wit, ensemble listening and bold character work as teams respond to spontaneous prompts. The creative focus oscillates between comic risk-taking and moments of honest surprise, with dynamic pacing and responsive staging shaping the drama. The atmosphere is competitive yet communal, a celebration of linguistic agility and shared theatrical invention.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn French.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","start_date":"2026-06-07","end_date":"2026-06-08","date":"7 - 8 June","timings":[{"timing_start_date":"20260607T120000Z","timing_end_date":"20260607T210000Z"},{"timing_start_date":"20260608T120000Z","timing_end_date":"20260608T210000Z"}]}
Photo Credit: DF

You might also like

27 May – 25 June

Written and directed by Raphaëlle Farman, this musical comedy follows six eccentric lottery winners whose most improbable dreams suddenly come within reach. With the charismatic show host Macha and the scheming production director Florence, the ensemble embarks on escapades that leap from Arthurian chivalry to the surface of the moon. A troupe of spirited performers animates comic tableaux, while playful staging, brisk choreography and bursts of onstage magic create an exuberant, nostalgic atmosphere that celebrates imagination and folly.

In French.

19 – 28 May

Le retour, conceived and performed by Marion Duval and staged by the Chris Cadillac company, blends theatre, clowning and performance. Marion Duval leads a large ensemble including AzuXenia, Adina Secretan and Aram Xwindar, supported by a collaborative creative team. The piece confronts antagonism between species and the collapse of capitalist systems through participatory, physical and often humorous scenes. Sparse, visceral staging and communal moments invite reflection on coexistence and collective responsibility.

In French.

26 May – 7 June

Directed by François Marin, this intimate staging examines the fraught passion between Martin Heidegger and Hannah Arendt against the moral upheavals of Nazi Germany. Mario Diament’s text, adapted by André Nerman, traces a forbidden love between a philosopher and his student, probing complicity, memory and the struggle to reconcile heart and conscience. Sabrina Martin and Frank Semelet inhabit the roles with spare, intense performances, supported by a precise, austere mise en scène that foregrounds emotional conflict and ethical ambiguity.

In French.

28 – 31 May

“Phèdre!” is a joyful monologue performed by Romain Daroles, who enthusiastically delves into the richness of Racine’s text and the elements of tragedy. Celebrated at the 2019 Avignon Festival, this adaptation inspires a love for language and a renewed interest in rediscovering this classic masterpiece. Designed and directed by François Gremaud, the show combines simplicity with passion, transforming the tragedy of Phèdre into a vibrant and engaging experience.

In French.

19 May – 7 June

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.

Thursday 28 May, 18:30

Presented within the exhibition Observatoires — Carte blanche à John M Armleder, this guided musical visit brings the soloists of Ensemble Contrechamps into dialogue with visual art. The performers weave fragile chamber textures and attentive listening into the exhibition space, transforming artworks through close sonic commentary. The programme blends composed fragments and spontaneous encounters, inviting a slow, sensory experience that highlights timbre, silence and spatial resonance.

In French.

Oops! It seems there
are no events matching your selection!

Please adjust your criteria to see more results.

Newsletter

Culture, curated weekly.

Add to Calendar

Select the date to be saved in your Google calendar.

calendar placeholder

Done!

Event removed from your CoolAgenda.

Yeah!

Event Saved to your CoolAgenda

Add to CoolAgenda

In your CoolAgenda

Date

Title

Location

Description

calendar placeholder

Reset password

Password was reset

Your password has been reset successfully. You can now log in with your new password.

Check your Inbox

We’ve sent you a password reset email to the address provided. Please check your inbox and/or spam folder.

Forgot your password?

Thank you!

Please check your inbox for a verification email to complete your sign-up.

Sign Up

Create your Account and Culture Up!