Established in 1948 in Geneva’s old town, the Poche Theatre has consistently stood out for its avant-garde productions, bold creations, and commitment to contemporary scripts. The theater’s core mission is to foster dialogue and inclusivity, offering various initiatives like thematic introductions, post-show discussions and workshops at accessible pricing.
Written by Elisa Shua Dusapin and directed by Ludovic Chazaud, Le vieil incendie delicately explores the fragile bond between two sisters separated by time, silence, and absence. Fifteen years after their estrangement, they reunite in the family home destined for demolition, where childhood memories and buried wounds resurface. Blending words, gestures, and silence, this poetic and sensory play reveals what still connects us — to loved ones, to places, and to shared memory.
In French.
Written by Valérie Poirier and directed by Tamara Fischer, Sous la peau follows two archaeologists — Élisabeth, 60, and Lucien, 28 — as they uncover a 7,000-year-old skeleton on a construction site. Across generations and worldviews, their excavation becomes a poetic exploration of transmission, discovery, and the deeper connections that link humanity through time.
In French.
Blending humor, poetry, and live music, Le Poche Cabaret | On s’inquiètera en janvier envisions a post-apocalyptic future where, in a makeshift refuge, artists and musicians create a dazzling cabaret of songs, dances, and vivid characters. Directed by Antoine Courvoisier, this collective piece playfully yet poignantly questions what still brings us together in the face of a world in crisis.
In French.
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