Sunday 15 February, 17:30

Antigone à la nuit – Botanical Garden

Sophocles’ ancient tragedy “Antigone,” performed by Françoise Boillat, is staged monthly among seven century-old trees. These trees witness the human struggles between law, nature, and freedom, providing a powerful resonance with the courage of a woman who defies established order out of loyalty to the gods.

In French.

Rue de Lausanne 192,
1201 Genève
Photo Credit: Magali Dougados
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Photo Credit: Magali Dougados

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