Les Salons is a historic cultural venue located in the heart of Geneva, housed in a remarkable 19th-century building. Formerly a society dedicated to education, it is now a foundation hosting a diverse program including conferences, concerts, theatre, screenings, and private events. With its preserved classical theatre and elegant salons, the venue stands out for its refined and heritage-rich atmosphere, providing a prestigious setting for cultural and professional gatherings.
Nathalie Boitel blends candid warmth and sharp observation in a stand-up set about everyday life. She embodies familiar roles — friend, mother, colleague — and flips them with explosive honesty and physical energy. Her humour probes workplace routines, relationships and family dynamics with natural timing and infectious momentum. Rooted in personal storytelling, the performance is lively, intimate and often surprising, showcasing a seasoned comic who performs regularly on French radio and television.
In French.
Presented by ClassiCosy, this chamber programme pairs Bruch’s Octet in G major, Op.83, with Dvořák’s String Quartet No.12 “American”, Op.96. Performed by Quatuor Magenta—Pierre Fouchenneret, Boris Blanco, Marie‑Barbara Berlaud and Sarah Fouchenneret—the programme traces a transatlantic dialogue: late German Romantic richness, shimmering textures and refined virtuosity answering Dvořák’s folkloric rhythms, clear harmonies and vibrant colours. Intimate yet expansive, the performance moves from dense lyrical reverie to buoyant rhythmic vitality, inviting listeners into a nuanced conversation between European romanticism and the spirit of the New World.
Laurent Nicolet returns to the stage in a lucid, uncompromising one‑man show that takes stock of a thirty‑year career. Directed by Gaspard Boesch, Nicolet transforms sketches, TV and radio moments into raw comic material, probing Swiss quirks, modern excesses and everyday absurdities. His tone moves from tender to mordant, blending nostalgia with sharp social observation. The performance creates an intimate, theatrical atmosphere where humour and melancholy meet in a final, candid encounter with the audience.
In French.
Led by violinist Pierre Fouchenneret, this programme juxtaposes two facets of Tchaikovsky: the sunlit nostalgia of Souvenir de Florence and the burning virtuosity of the Violin Concerto in D major, op.35, presented here in a newly commissioned arrangement by D. Walter. An accompanying string ensemble shapes warm, sensuous textures while phrasing shifts from intimate lyricism to high-voltage virtuosity. The concert balances reflection and display, inviting listeners into a dialogue between Mediterranean warmth and Russian ardour.
Thibaud Agoston delivers a deeply personal stand-up hour that traces sexuality, love and the pain of a breakup. With sharp timing and candid honesty he navigates themes of friendship, desire and the loss of familiar certainties, turning vulnerability into comic insight. Agoston is an emblematic figure of Swiss stand-up, with 17 humour awards, numerous radio and TV columns for Radio Télévision Suisse, four Montreux Comedy galas and a large touring history.
In French.
Presented by comedian and author Nadège 100 Gêne, Puzzle is an intimate solo show that traces her journey as a woman, daughter of immigrants and citizen of the world. Through sharp anecdotes and moments of quiet reflection, she tackles motherhood, burnout and the weight of mental load with humour and emotional clarity. The performance weaves personal confession and social observation into a portrait both playful and profound, inviting laughter and empathy.
In French.
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