Insân, whose title means “human” in Arabic and etymologically “one who forgets”, is a choreography for three performers set on a floor of stone and rubble. The piece interrogates memory and the vertiginous lightness of forgetting: bodies wrench themselves from gravity or sink into it, as if laying down what they carry finally allows them to dance. Beneath the movement, the work evokes the violence of a world that erases its own traces.
Kids from 6 years old.
Two short plays by Anton Chekhov staged by Tibor Ockenfels and Flavie Tapparel, presented as compact dramatic machines where romantic comedy masks escalating confrontations between desire, affection and material interest. Performances rely on precise physical timing, terse exchanges and a lean, playful design to reveal the simmering violence behind courtship rituals. The three actors — Estelle Bridet, Matteo Prandi and Raphaël Vachoux — inhabit heightened character types that shift between farce and darker comic truth, creating a sharply observed, kinetic evening.
In French.
Part of the Everybody’s Perfect festival, this opening celebration brings together Diamanda Callas and soloists from the Geneva Camerata for a whimsical, immersive musical performance. The legendary cabaret performer collaborates with orchestral musicians to explore the season’s theme, Amours, blending theatrical gesture, vocal intensity and chamber textures. Expect a striking interplay between intimacy and spectacle, where evocative soundscapes and daring expression shape a charged emotional atmosphere.
Presented as a musical guided tour, this performance traces a path through museum collections where works by women composers converse with paintings created by women of the same era. Performed in the galleries by harpist Laudine Dard, cellist Clément Dami and soprano Amelia Feuer, the programme weaves voice and strings into a delicate, resonant soundscape that animates the exhibits. Intimate pacing and attentive listening reveal intertwined destinies of overlooked creators, offering reflective and sensory encounters. Presented within the Festival Les Inoubliables.
In French.
Marie Desroles blends sharp social critique and tender humanity in a stand-up that probes mental health, social inequalities and female sexuality. With a mix of toughness and vulnerability, she breaks conventions through candid storytelling and biting humour, balancing acidity and sweetness. The performance feels authentic, intimate and generous, offering piercing observations wrapped in warmth. Expect bold takes, emotional honesty and a playful yet incisive voice that unsettles and embraces in equal measure.
In French.
Ensemble Sinfonietta Bern presents a concert tribute to composer Howard Shore, exploring the majestic, cinematic soundscapes of The Lord of the Rings. Soprano Sarah Pagin lends luminous vocal lines that evoke Elvish laments and ancient chants, weaving with the orchestra’s rich textures. The programme balances sweeping leitmotifs and intimate, atmospheric moments, marrying orchestral power with an otherworldly vocal presence to create an immersive sonic journey into Tolkien’s mythic landscapes.
Listen to soaring violin melodies and warm piano tones in a concert made for curious young ears. Explore musical mysteries as players reveal stories through rhythm, pitch and lively gestures. Hear bright trills, gentle bows, and playful duets that spark imagination. After the music, share a cozy hot chocolate and chat about favorite sounds. The performance highlights a female ensemble and invites children to listen closely, move along with the beat, and imagine musical stories.
Please adjust your criteria to see more results.
Your password has been reset successfully. You can now log in with your new password.
We’ve sent you a password reset email to the address provided. Please check your inbox and/or spam folder.
Please check your inbox for a verification email to complete your sign-up.
Culture, curated weekly.
Event removed from your CoolAgenda.
