
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.
Adapted by Samuel Beck and Marie Godefroy, this contemporary puppet farce revives the Picard rod-puppet tradition of Polichinelle with mischievous energy and social bite. The piece follows Lafleur and Sandrine as they invent increasingly absurd schemes to avoid paying the rent, moving between slapstick, improvisation and sharp social observation. Performers Samuel Beck, Marie Godefroy and Mehdi Kabar bring vivid character work; Romain Landat (construction), Pauline Kocher (puppet costumes) and Luce Amoros (sets) shape a crafted, playful world.
In French.
Follow Loïc, Erwan and Erwann, three seasoned plumbers in colorful oilskins and rubber boots, as they become heroic technicians of blocked pipes in this fast-paced puppet comedy. Through slapstick splashes, wild chases and a stage set like a construction booth, glove puppets and a table of props (bells, drills, horns) create live sound effects that drive the score. Energetic bagpipes and virtuosic foley turn every moment into playful chaos.
In French.
In a compact puppet-theatre setting, two performers compress Shakespeare’s Hamlet into a riotous, 60-minute spectacle. Pier Porcheron’s staging and writing drive a mix of object theatre, live sound and slapstick: one performer crafts music and soundscapes, the other animates an anarchic theatre of objects where forks, a kettle and even a drill become characters. With direction by Maïa Commère and object dramaturgy by Francis Monty, the piece blends black comedy, carnivalesque energy and sudden bloodiness in a festive, inventive show.
In French.
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