27 January – 12 February

Craignez la nuit

A historical thriller that unfolds between archaeology and memory, Craignez la nuit follows the discovery of a thirteenth‑century grave whose occupant is revealed to be an abbess. The production traces the woman’s life and its echoes in today’s world, examining the violence women endure and the violences that live within them. Sparse staging and tense rhythms create an intimate, unsettling atmosphere where past and present collide, letting silence and sudden ruptures guide the narrative.

In French. Adults (16+)

Rue du Général-Dufour 16,
1204 Genève
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Photo Credit: DR

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