Situated on Route de Chancy, the Salle Communale d’Onex is a versatile venue that hosts a diverse array of cultural events throughout the year, including concerts, theater performances, and various shows catering to audiences of all ages.
Five talented actors, masters of movement, song, mime, and sound effects, bring humor to the adventures of Frantz. In the latest creation by Marc Granier and the BPM company, we follow Frantz, a man in his thirties whose mundane life is disrupted by his father’s unexpected death, prompting him to question his life’s purpose. The performance, blending mime, sound effects, and dialogue, delves into Frantz’s search for identity and meaning. Paul Ménage takes on the role of Frantz, supported by a dynamic soundscape created by three other actors. This touching and universally relatable piece is presented in collaboration with Pour-cent culturel Migros Geneva.
Kids ages 10 and up.
“Sur un fil” beautifully and delicately narrates the poignant story of Claire and Anthony, weaving through their memories with dance and imagery. An intimate reflection, it follows a man alone on a bench revisiting his memories, unraveling their traumas and their journey toward resilience. This sincere and moving performance highlights their ability to overcome past wounds and pursue their dreams together.
Kids ages 9 and up.
Directed by Sandra Gaudin, Ami(s) by Yasmine Char invites audiences into the confined space of a cable car cabin, where two characters, whose paths were never meant to cross, face their shared past. Featuring performances by Thierry Romanens and Nicolas Rossier, this play delves into the human condition, the search for recognition, and isolation, prompting contemplation on the delicate nature of life. The event is brought in collaboration with the Migros Culture Percentage Geneva.
Ages 12 and up.
“Lumière!” is a theatrical play penned by Stéphane Landowski and directed by Maxence Gaillard, depicting the fierce rivalry among Thomas Edison, the Westinghouse couple, and Nikola Tesla in late 19th-century America. The play delves into the alternating current versus direct current conflict, shining a light on the ambitions and lesser-known aspects of these inventors.
In French.
Art-en-Ciel presents a poetic reimagining of the legend of Hamelin. Drawing inspiration from the writings of the Brothers Grimm and Prosper Mérimée, this adaptation, narrated by Michaël Comte with musical masterpieces performed by Isabelle Meyer and the Ensemble Art-en-Ciel, delves into the liberating power of music and highlights the significance of art, friendship, and imagination in overcoming challenges.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Alone on stage, Fatima Ndoye shares her personal journey of mixed heritage and identity quest, born to a Swiss white mother and a long-absent black father. Through her show, first performed in 2011, she humorously and sensitively addresses the latent racism and the tension between two cultures. Against a simple backdrop, her intimate narrative delves into how skin color shapes identity. It’s a moving and witty performance, marked by restraint and powerful impact.
In French.
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