Saturday 6 February, 19:00

Bord de Plateau: La Manékine

Bord de plateau sessions invite the audience into the creative backstage of La Manékine. The artistic team discusses staging choices, puppet-making techniques, lighting and sound decisions, and the dramaturgical intentions behind the performance. Expect an intimate, reflective conversation that reveals technical challenges and creative risks, and highlights the collaborative work of performers and designers. Accessible to families and young audiences from nine years old.

In French. Talk with the artistic team of La Manékine

Rue Rodo 3,
1205 Genève
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