19 – 28 September

Actapalabra

“Actapalabra,” performed by Philippe Gouin and Joan Mompart, features two clowns navigating a wordless world with precise and humorous choreography. Drawing inspiration from Beckett, they employ special effects and appearances to craft engagingly funny scenarios. After its success at the Swiss Theater Days, the show will tour for around a hundred performances across Europe and Canada.

Route de Frontenex 56,
1207 Genève
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Photo Credit: Ariane Catton

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