2 – 3 March

Au non du père

Booking Required

Created and performed by Ahmed Madani, Au non du père follows Anissa as she searches for the father she never knew. Through a whimsical, transatlantic journey the piece weaves theatre, video and pastry rituals into an intimate duet. Madani’s human-centred dramaturgy interrogates filiation, freedom, chance and destiny while inviting the audience into candid exchanges. The performance is a tender, joyful meditation on fatherhood and resilience, punctuated by shared chocolate and caramel treats.

In French.

Route de Saint-Julien 116,
1228 Plan-les-Ouates
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Photo Credit: DR

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