Comedian Kevin Robin presents N°5 Chips, a compact stand-up show that plays with the odd intimacy of speaking into a microphone. With sharp observations and a dry, affectionate tone, Robin turns everyday anxieties and absurdities into tight, laugh‑laden sketches. The performance balances candid storytelling and quick-witted riffs, inviting the audience into a familiar, mischievous perspective on public speaking and private doubts.
In French.
REQUIEM POUR DU POGNON is a musical comedy that unfolds as a blackly comic inheritance farce. After the death of wealthy entrepreneur Marcel, a large, fractious family gathers to read the will: a humiliated widow, a lovesick secretary, an avaricious mistress, a dull son, neurotic daughters and grasping cousins. Songs, ensemble numbers and moments of karaoke expose secrets, rivalries and petty betrayals, shifting between biting satire and tender absurdity while the stage pulses with chaotic, carnival-like energy.
In French.
Claudine (j’aime pas l’bonheur) is a re-creation by Marjolaine Minot that probes the ambivalence of happiness through intimate theatrical language. The piece blends restrained physicality and lyrical monologue to map memory, longing and domestic disquiet. Minimal scenic devices and attentive sound design carve spaces of emotion, while a small ensemble negotiates shifts between humour and melancholy. The production favours fragile gestures and precise rhythms to evoke an uneasy, poetic atmosphere.
In French.
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.
Caustic Comedy Night gathers four stand-up comedians from Switzerland, France and Belgium in a tight, high-energy evening of observational and satirical humour. The show alternates rising talents and seasoned performers, combining sharp social commentary, playful anecdotes and improvised exchanges. Minimal staging keeps the focus on timing and delivery, creating an intimate atmosphere where rhythm and punchlines drive the experience. The programme favours quick, varied sets that sustain momentum and surprise.
In French.
Geneva singer-songwriter Irikanto delivers songs in English with both energy and sensitivity, blending pop, soul, folk and groove. Trained in classical guitar before embracing contemporary music, she emerged on the local scene in 2023 and continued her studies at Gustav and HEM in Lausanne. Her debut single, Would it be different?, reflects the raw emotions of a friendship breakup and highlights intimate storytelling and warm, nuanced vocals.
In English.
Choreographed by Jeremy Nedd and featuring a new creation by Jolie Ngemi, this graduation programme brings together the young performers of La Manufacture’s Bachelor in Contemporary Dance. Nedd’s work probes racial and collective questions, exploring how communities form amid social and political tensions. The evening showcases ensemble pieces performed by the graduating cohort and framed by attentive technical support, offering a vivid, physical investigation of identity, belonging and shared resilience.
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