“Nazali Elikya” means “I am hope”: a phrase that places hope at the heart of this theatrical encounter. The work’s title opens a space for reflection on what it means to hold on to possibility, and on the quiet strength carried by such a declaration. With its French subtitle, the production invites audiences to approach hope not as an abstract idea, but as a human presence to contemplate and share.
In French.
GIMS and Triangle des Bermudes deliver a night of hip-hop and French rap, blending commanding vocal delivery with dense, club-rooted production. Immersive visuals and bold lighting sculpt the kinetic momentum as guest artists and DJ sets extend into Baile do Village XXL. The staging balances large-scale spectacle and intimate moments, alternating explosive ensemble passages with close, rhythmic interludes. The overall atmosphere favors physical, communal engagement, where beats and textures reshape familiar songs into a visceral urban experience.
Directed by Elidan Arzoni, this fiery, hilarious staging of Yasmina Reza’s play follows two couples whose polite attempt to resolve a quarrel between their sons collapses into a savage verbal carnage. Performers Sophie Broustal, Vincent Jacquet, Camille Édith Bouzaglo and Frédéric Landenberg unleash sharp, tightly wound exchanges, while Benoît Delaunay’s scenography and Hervé Broillet’s costumes frame escalating social fractures. Danielle Milovic’s lighting and meticulous stagecraft intensify a darkly comic exploration of civility, hypocrisy and unleashed instincts.
In French.
An energetic evening of spontaneous theatre, the 32nd Mondial d’Improvisation brings together agile improvisers who craft scenes and characters on the spot. The ensemble explores rapid storytelling, sharp comic timing and emotional risk, playing with form and audience suggestion. Staging favors minimal props and a nimble ensemble dynamic, producing a vibrant, unpredictable atmosphere where creativity and collaboration drive every moment.
In French.
Tatty MacLeod returns with a sharp, intimate stand-up exploring family, identity and the small rituals that shape us. Drawing on her viral fame as the ‘French TikTok Lady’, she humorously compares her mother’s life choices with her own, probing generational habits, expectations and tenderness. The show blends observational comedy with candid storytelling, offering warm, witty reflections on what it means to become who we are.
In English.
JazzContreBand celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new creation led by trumpeter Erik Truffaz. Franco‑Swiss musicians join forces with the Orchestre des Alpes et du Léman in Side by Side, a programme that blends classical writing, jazz phrasing and open-ended improvisation. The project explores textural contrasts, orchestral colours and solo interplay, shifting from intimate chamber passages to wide, cinematic swells. Expect nuanced dynamics, luminous timbres and collaborative dialogue across genres.
Swiss jazz saxophonist Arthur Donnot returns with his second album Pontica De Alma, meaning « Passerelle de l’âme » in Occitan. The project offers an intimate, airy musical immersion marked by a warm, velvety saxophone tone and a luminous, lyrical approach. At the crossroads of jazz and indie folk, Donnot delivers a heartfelt, original performance accompanied by the new generation of Swiss musicians: Erwan Valazza (guitar), Jules Martinet (bass), Nathan Vandenbulcke (drums) and Mélusine Chapuis (keys).
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