Located in the Plainpalais district, the Théâtre de Marionnettes de Genève (TMG) has a rich history dating back to the 1940s, establishing itself as one of the rare European theaters exclusively dedicated to puppetry. TMG presents captivating performances tailored for audiences ranging from 2 years old to adulthood. Offering approximately 14 shows annually, the theater also hosts workshops, further enhancing its mission to promote the appreciation and exploration of puppetry as a captivating form of artistic expression.
Feu au lac ! stages a trio of political puppet pieces that resurrect little-known episodes of Romandy’s social history. Combining rod puppets, archival fragments and live music, the performance balances sharp satire and warm humanity. Conceived from a short piece shown during Cabaret en chantier 2024, the triptych revitalizes political marionette theatre while offering a rhythmic, musical staging that sparks reflection and collective energy. The creative approach foregrounds material histories and the power of popular resistance.
In French.
A post-show conversation with co-creators Noé Forissier and Lou Golaz examines the creative choices behind Feu au lac. The session explores staging strategies, puppet design and technical challenges specific to puppet theatre, offering insight into artistic intent and production processes. Attendees can ask questions about concept, dramaturgy and fabrication and learn about practical and aesthetic decisions that shape the performance.
In French.
Reserved for previous participants of the Grand Chantier, this workshop deepens marionette staging and performance practice. Facilitated by Chine Curchod and Joël Hefti. Using puppets supplied by the TMG and excerpts from classical and contemporary texts, participants will investigate spatial composition, scenographic devices and dramaturgy, and refine ensemble manipulation and character work. The atelier emphasizes practical exercises, collective exploration and staged fragments to advance technical control and theatrical storytelling.
In French.
Cabaret en chantier is a laboratory for short puppet creations that treats making a puppet show like walking a tightrope while juggling. Balanced between text and image, between real and imaginary, between the animated and the inanimate, it demands writing, building and precise manipulation; every gesture and detail can tip the whole. This edition highlights emerging artists—students and career-changers—who receive institutional support to explore and reinvent puppet arts, presenting their first creations.
In French.
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