“Les Trois Soeurs à Trois” by Collectif BPM at Maison Saint-Gervais presents an inventive reinterpretation of Chekhov’s play. Artists Catherine Büchi, Léa Pohlhammer, and Pierre Mifsud transform this classic by portraying journalists recording a radio show. They narrate the real or imagined stories of different productions of the play, while sharing personal and family anecdotes, providing a humorous and sharp reflection on their own dreams and illusions.

In French.

“The Selfie Concert” by Ivo Dimchev at Maison Saint-Gervais is an interactive performance where the artist sings only when spectators take a selfie with him. This concept challenges the notions of narcissism and the interdependence between stars and fans, raising questions about perception and existence. The show highlights our mutual need for both the artist and audience to bring the event to life.

“Unearth” by Jefta van Dinther at Maison Saint-Gervais offers an immersive experience with ten dancers, integrating a cappella singing and fluid movements. Seated on cushions, the audience intensely feels the choreographic and vocal vibrations. This performance delves into the aesthetic possibilities of body and voice, delivering a captivating and surprising show in perfect harmony.

The play “Coloscopie d’un supermarché” by Marie van Berchem and Vanessa Ferreira Vicente, showcased at Maison Saint-Gervais, follows Melissa as she navigates the Micop supermarket, where she finds meat eerily resembling human bodies. Blending documentary with satire, the fiction critiques overproduction, the absurdity of capitalism, and manipulative sales tactics, delving into the pitfalls of a consumer-driven society.

In French.

“Bowling Club Fantasy” by Julie Bugnard and Isumi Grichting at Maison Saint-Gervais takes you into a bowling club setting where a meeting between a music industry mogul and an artist unfolds in unexpected ways. The regulars’ conversations, film dialogues on the TV, and bar sounds spark parallel narratives, creating a tapestry of everyday life. The creators, inspired by American objective poetry, independent cinema, and lo-fi music, delve into the coexistence of different worlds.

In French.

“Submersion Games” by Bryan Campbell at Maison Saint-Gervais is a performance drawing inspiration from the novel Moby Dick. It intertwines themes of eroticism, ecocide violence, and sado-masochistic rituals, delving into the desires and sufferings present in our relationships with work, sexuality, and the natural world. The piece immerses the audience in a maritime experience.