The Théâtre du Loup, established in Geneva in 1978, is a dynamic independent company with a 200-seat theater in the Vernets-Acacias neighborhood. It produces around twelve performances annually, prioritizing original works, and runs a theater school for children and teenagers. Known for its creativity and dedication to both children’s and adult theater, the company also features the MUZOO, a collection that showcases its scenic creations.
This second edition of Matières inflammables places contemporary writing at the centre. Over three days, five new plays by today’s authors are presented in staged readings directed by contemporary directors and performed by powerful actors. The programme explores unheard texts—unpublished or rarely staged—using theatre as an echo chamber for political, visceral and joyful perspectives. Additional formats include Mets sur haut-parleur, a haunted café for conversation, and a closing party.
In French.
Jean-Louis Johannides leads CRU, an open urban research group that explores the rapidly changing Praille-Acacias-Vernets territory. The workshop gathers walks, observations and field collections to collaboratively compose a prospective narrative set in 2047. Participants will practise narrative-foresight methods and collective writing through field research, creative exercises and group discussion. Architect and doctoral researcher Clément Mathey contributes perspectives on collective narration and futures approaches.
In French.
An adaptation of Jusque dans nos bras, this theatrical staging follows Alice—half Kabyle, half Norman—and Mad, her childhood friend returned from Mali, as they confront hostile immigration procedures and social exclusion. The play blends narrative, direct address and collective performance: voices multiply, perspectives intersect and an ensemble becomes a space of solidarity, joy and resistance. Intimate choices become political acts, exploring identity, belonging and youthful refusal to resign.
In French.
Workshop for racialized women* and gender minorities that combines practical self-defence techniques with critical reflection on racism and its role in violence. Participants learn prevention strategies, situational awareness, physical and verbal resistance tactics, and ways to reclaim confidence and agency through embodied practice. The programme addresses racist aggression specifically, integrating theoretical context and participants’ experiences to develop collective responses. The session is led by Wissem and Phi, who are racialized facilitators.
In French.
Performed and written by Joëlle Sambi, Caillasses Live Solo is a fierce poetic recital combining slam and electronic beats. With musical composition by Sara Machine (Azul Gruselle), Sambi mines the margins to reveal beauty, rage and the scars of racial, sexist and homophobic violence. Texts are drawn from her books Caillasses and related collections. The piece explores sapphic love, chosen families and political femmage through an intimate, electric delivery that resonates physically and emotionally.
In French.
Is It Playable? is a collective, intergenerational practice workshop exploring the pogo for women, sexed persons, queer and non-binary participants. It investigates movements of solidarity, resistance and care that arise when bodies meet: apprehension, trust, vulnerability, power and protection. Participants co-learn practical techniques of grounding, listening, receiving and controlled confrontation to build mutual support and shared release. The session includes a sharing circle to reflect on the experience.
In French.
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