Roots reggae evening featuring The Abyssinians, the seminal Jamaican group celebrated for their rich vocal harmonies and enduring Rastafari anthems. Joined by Lone Ranger, the renowned Jamaican DJ stepping in for Big Youth, the lineup blends classic roots vocals with dynamic MC and sound-system traditions. Rounding the bill, Mother Dubber x 1000 balles delivers a deep dub and DJ set rooted in heavyweight bass and echoing textures. The programme honours reggae legends and sound-system culture.
Created collectively by the company À l’Ouest with Guillaume Pidancet, this inventive staging reimagines Charles Perrault’s Bluebeard for families. Performed in a mobile truck‑theatre that becomes a ‘suitcase of dreams,’ the production blends playful storytelling, poetic imagery and close‑up interaction to transform a dark tale into a gentle exploration of curiosity and trust. The intimate ensemble features Pierre Boulben, Hugo Braillard and Loubna Raigneau.
In French.
Les Schubertiades de Thônex presents a compact festival of chamber music centred on Schubert and the Romantic repertoire. Across several evenings and family programming it juxtaposes intimate recital formats, thematic programmes exploring heritage and lyricism, and a gala concert that unites artists in a celebratory finale. The festival balances reflective, poetic moments with lively, accessible performances designed for both seasoned listeners and families, offering framed musical narratives and carefully curated instrumental colour.
Julie Conti delivers a sharp, ironic solo show that skewers gender stereotypes and social norms. With caustic wit, sarcasm and direct physical presence, she unpacks experiences of womanhood, motherhood and partnership with uncompromising timing. The piece mixes personal testimony and satirical critique, alternating rapid-fire jokes and moments of candid reflection, creating a compact, high-energy performance that laughs while insisting on change.
In French.
Led by drummer-composer Lukas Briner, Hyla Crucifer sets narratives to music with a dark, playful and hypnotic sound. The quintet—Vera Baumann (vocals), Julia Rüffert (trombone), Cyrill Ferrari (guitar), Johanna Pärli (double bass) and Briner on drums—crafts a curious sonic palette and a distinctive rhythmic language that blurs genre lines. Sparse textures, propulsive grooves and timbral surprises create an intimate, immersive atmosphere, presenting material from their new EP on Austrian label Boomslang.
Bold and poetic, “Insuline” is a powerful denouncement of virilist and heteronormative excesses. Combining the sharp words of Lou Lepori, the music of Marc Berman, and the performance of Cédric Leproust, this fiery recital challenges conventions and unspoken norms. This queer show, driven by tumultuous and subversive expression, celebrates a body that rejects imposed normality.
In French.
“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.
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