13 – 25 May

46 Rue de Berne

A powerful theatrical tribute to the legendary Geneva writer, painter, and sex worker Grisélidis Réal, based on her raw, visceral letters to Jean-Luc Hennig. Directed and adapted by Françoise Courvoisier—who previously brought Réal’s world to life in three earlier works—this intimate piece is set in the writer’s own kitchen, the heart of her confessions and creativity. Twenty years after her death, the play celebrates Réal’s fierce spirit and lyrical rage, honoring the woman who turned her life, her body, and her revolt into unforgettable literature.

In French.

Place du Temple 8,
1227 Carouge
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Photo Credit: DR

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