Sunday 10 May, 18:00

Bloch–Liszt Conversation

Performances

Free

Genevan pianist Philippe Boaron presents a recital pairing works by Ernest Bloch and Franz Liszt, tracing a poetic and spiritual trajectory through nightscapes, sea imagery and myth. The program moves seamlessly from La lugubre Gondola and Consolation to Bloch’s In the Night and Poems of the Sea, unfolding as a single breath with nuanced touch and dynamic contrasts. Petrossian’s Cyclades pieces close the program with luminous, island-inspired echoes, emphasizing intimate atmosphere and contemplative sonorities.

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23 April – 13 May

Lapin Lapin

Performances

Théâtre Alchimic

Lapin Lapin is a compassionate comedy that follows a large, eccentric family living in extreme poverty. Directed by Sarah Marcuse, the staging centers on Mama Lapin’s courage and optimism. Through rocambolesque episodes, the piece blends sharp social critique with warm humour and resilient affection. Khaled Khoury’s scenography and Loane Ruga’s lighting shape an intimate, expressive world, while an ensemble cast delivers vivid, tender performances.

In French.

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30 April – 10 May

Nu vite

Performances

Théâtre le Galpon

Co-created by Pascal Gravat and Julien Mages for Compagnie Revolver, “Nu Vite” (Naked Quickly) is a choreo-biography in which a dancer and an author probe time, ageing and the urgent need to seize each instant. The work blends intimate movement and written testimony, set to music by Pierce Warnecke with sound design by Clive Jenkins and lighting by Alessandra Domingues. The 75‑minute performance explores memory, bodily change and the delicate rhythm between presence and loss.

In French. Adults only (17+).

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21 April – 10 May

Dr Jekyll and Lady Hyde

Performances

Scène Cæcilia

Based on the Jekyll myth, this theatrical adaptation examines metamorphosis as both physical and social, probing identity, gender and the boundary between good and male/female. Stark black-and-white staging and chiaroscuro lighting evoke twilight and old horror films, while a persistent, slicing fog thickens the atmosphere. The venerable Dr Jekyll’s unsettling experiments unfold in a late-19th-century London laboratory, and his circle is drawn into mounting anguish as transformations accelerate.

In French.

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Sunday 10 May, 20:00

L’amour c’est pour du beurre

Performances

Salle du Lignon

L’amour c’est pour du beurre, created and directed by Eline Schumacher, is a tender, bittersweet comedy that follows six damaged characters who rehearse Shakespeare in a gym. Through awkward encounters, hidden wounds and bursts of laughter, the piece explores the need to love and to heal. Schumacher mixes burlesque and social theatre to create intimate moments and joyful chaos, offering an affectionate portrait of human fragility and resilience.

In French.

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Sunday 10 May, 14:00

Batida Ensemble

Performances

Victoria Hall

The Sunday Concerts at Victoria Hall introduce “Am Ang Klung Klang,” an immersive project by the Ensemble Batida centered on Indonesian Gamelan. Attendees have the freedom to choose their seating and the length of their stay, while the Ensemble Batida performs for four hours. Delving into the hybridization of traditional, electronic, and experimental sounds, the musicians create a liberating journey where each individual can become absorbed in the enveloping soundscape.

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Sunday 10 May, 17:30

Padovani Ballet

Performances

BFM

Choreographed by I. Padovani, this annual showcase highlights the seasonal work of students through an intimate staging of The Nutcracker. The company’s youthful ensemble brings classical technique and fresh theatricality to well-known scenes, blending precise footwork with expressive group tableaux. Costume and musical choices support a luminous, childlike atmosphere while rigorous training and ensemble dynamics reveal both virtuosity and tenderness. The presentation focuses on storytelling through movement and collective energy.

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