
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.
With a sharp pen and fierce wit, Guillaume Guisset performs a caustic, irreverent stand-up that dissects modern contradictions and everyday anxieties. His satire blends pointed observation, personal anecdotes and rhythmic delivery to expose the quirks of urban life and neo-rural burnout, mixing dry melancholy with biting comedy. The show creates a tense, lively atmosphere where laughter and reflection meet, revealing humour that is both savage and strangely tender.
In French.
Comedian Lord Betterave delivers a frenetic and sharp solo show that skims 300,000 years of human folly with mischievous bad faith. Through rapid-fire riffs and vivid images he alternately admires the penguin heart, lampoons the tobacco industry and democratic whims, and rails against the smell of tequila and the quirks of Amsterdam. The performance mixes sincerity, absurdity and moments of pure physical comedy, including a memorable imitation of a cat coughing up a hairball.
In French.
Guigui Pop is a solo performance that tracks a man’s midlife limbo between past and present, confronting a sudden rupture with dark humour and physical intensity. Guigui blends blunt, intimate storytelling with athletic stagecraft, evoking the brutal economy of full-contact fighting as a metaphor for emotional blows. The piece alternates sharp comic beats and moments of poignant stillness, inviting viewers into a raw, searching portrait of identity and resilience.
In French.
Marie de Brauer presents her debut solo show, a candid, comedic monologue that blends raw humour and intimate storytelling. She mines personal encounters — awkward dates with unsuitable partners, frank reflections on body image — and slips in unexpected anecdotes, including rescuing a rat in Barcelona. The piece mixes sharp punchlines and quieter moments of observation, offering an hour-long, humorous yet humane portrait of contemporary life and self‑discovery.
In French.
Anne Cahen’s Moment de qualité is a sharp, character-driven stand-up show that dissects the sometimes absurd world of work, the inner life of introverts, life choices and the peculiar rituals of television game shows. Cahen combines dry observation, precise timing and warm stage presence to turn everyday oddities into comic revelations. Her writing, recognised with the SACD 2024 prize, balances satire and tenderness, mapping modern anxieties with wit and empathy.
In French.
Antek offers an immersive live performance that blends textured soundscapes, rhythmic intensity and intimate vocal lines. The set unfolds as a cinematic journey through pulse-driven electronics and delicate melodic gestures, favouring dynamic contrast and precise sonic detail. Staging focuses on atmosphere and tense dramaturgy, inviting attentive listening and emotional resonance. Expect a concentrated, sculpted experience that foregrounds timbre, space and the interplay between sound and silence.
In French.
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