Friday 20 November, 20:30

Abdelkader Secteur: Marhaba!

Booking Required

Performed by Abdelkader Secteur, Marhaba is a celebrated one‑man show delivered entirely in Darija. Blending sharp wit and gentle humanity, the performance dissects family life, couple dynamics and the small contradictions of everyday existence. With precise timing and a warm stage presence, Secteur turns anecdote into universal reflection, balancing laugh-out-loud moments with poignant insight. The piece invites both mirth and empathy, offering a fresh, intimate take on contemporary social life.

In Darija.

Rue de la Servette 2,
Switzerland
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Photo Credit: DR

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