Located in the heart of the city, the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices (BFM) is a former hydroelectric power station on the Rhône that has been transformed into a versatile venue. It hosts a wide range of cultural events, including theatrical performances, dance shows, and concerts. Its entirely wooden interior enhances acoustic qualities, allowing it to accommodate up to 1,000 spectators.
Presented by the Stop Suicide association, this benefit stand-up evening gathers a line-up of leading Swiss comedians — Thomas Wiesel, Mahaut Drama, Dena, Jessé, Mélodie Fontaine and Wary Nichen — with Bruno Peki as master of ceremonies. Through sharp humour and intimate storytelling, the show tackles themes of mental health, resilience and community, blending laughter and reflection. The atmosphere balances warmth and seriousness, inviting audiences to engage with the cause in a humane, empathetic way.
In French.
Music and songs by Stephen Sondheim with a libretto by George Furth and a French translation by Stéphane Laporte. This intimate, razor-sharp musical follows Robert (Bobby), a charming New Yorker confronting bachelorhood, friendship and the compromises of coupledom. The production blends incisive lyrics, lively choreography and a close ensemble cast to reveal joyful neuroses, hidden desires and fragile bonds. The staging alternates warmth and irony, inviting reflection on love, loneliness and the elusive art of staying together.
Sung in English; dialogues in French.
En coulisse offers an intimate twenty-minute guided tour that lifts the veil on stagecraft as sets are dismantled. Moving through the dim, humming machinery and the emptied stage, visitors encounter props, rigging and the traces of recent performances. The narration focuses on technical processes, light and sound transitions, and the choreography of crew work, conveying the rhythmic pulse behind a production. Practical details are provided separately.
In French.
An after-show social evening that unfolds like a late-night salon, where a DJ set provides a soundtrack for dancing and conversation. A stylish bar offers drinks while a dedicated photocall captures guests’ most glamorous looks. The atmosphere blends playful elegance and live energy, inviting spontaneous moments of performance and connection. Designed as a convivial extension of the programme, the evenings focus on music, fashion and the shared joy of the night.
Over the past four years more than 200,000 spectators have been drawn into the world of Mary Candies. This reimagined family spectacle unveils new sets and characters, sparkling costumes and a fresh direction that heightens immersion, intensity and wonder. The production favors tactile staging, luminous scenic effects and playful choreography to create layered moments of astonishment and warmth, inviting audiences of all ages to share a night of theatrical magic.
In French.
Staged as a playful homage to theatre, this two-hander brings together François Berléand and Max Boublil for a comic exploration of performance and spectatorship. Through backstage rites, superstitions, rivalries and intimate anecdotes, the piece blurs the lines between onstage action and private life, inviting reflection as much as laughter. Laurent Ruquier’s signature voice shapes a warm, mischievous encounter that celebrates actors and audiences alike.
In French.
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