Sunday 30 August, 13:00

Festival de la Bâtie – A Festive Sunday

Led by Nicolas Barry and the company La Demande d’asile, this hybrid dance-theatre performance moves from stage to dancefloor in a lively, convivial flow. Choreographic motifs and theatrical fragments mingle with communal rhythms, highlighting the ensemble’s versatility and warm hospitality. Costume and lighting sculpt playful atmospheres while performers invite spontaneous interactions, shifting between scripted episodes and collective improvisation. The evening blends physical precision and social play, offering a joyful, tactile celebration of movement.

Avenue de la Paix 10,
1202 Genève
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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