24 March – 12 April

Comme des bêtes

Performances

At La Parfumerie, a theatrical adaptation of Violaine Bérot’s novel unfolds the story of a man nicknamed “the Bear,” who is detained after hikers spot a naked little girl at his home. This narrative, blending fairy tale and detective novel elements, delves into the boundary between human and animal, questioning the dominance of human rationality. Directed by Marie Martin Wyler, the performance features actors Marie Probst, Marie Ruchat, Alexandra Tiedemann, David Casada, Frank Semelet, and Claude Vuillemin.

In French.

Chemin de la Gravière 7,
1227 Les Acacias

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6 – 15 March

Succès Reprise

Performances

Théâtre des Grottes

Succès Reprise is a sparkling vaudeville that blurs the line between theatrical comedy and the comedy of everyday life. A charming love triangle performed by a tight trio of actors unfolds through rapid-fire exchanges, physical gags and shifting misunderstandings. The staging favours bright pace and playful timing, delivering light-hearted warmth while revealing awkward human impulses and social foibles. The piece leaves a lingering smile and a sense of affectionate irony.

In French.

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5 – 8 March

Le Premier Sexe

Performances

Théâtre le douze dix-huit

A man performs on stage, sharing a personal reflection alongside his family, friends, therapist, colleagues, and ex-partners. In seven acts, he delves into pivotal anecdotes to question gender imperatives from childhood to adulthood. The play, “Le Premier Sexe,” addresses the journey from oppression to emancipation and the shift from toxic masculinity to a distinctive masculine identity. Produced by Compagnie Passages, with Mickaël Délis responsible for both writing and directing, in collaboration with Vladimir Perrin and other artists.

In French.

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3 – 15 March

Music-Hall

Performances

Théâtre des Amis

Revived by director Ninon Fachard after the original staging by Véronique Ros de la Grange, this solo piece stars Jacques Michel with Caroline Gasser as the prompter. Lighting by Rinaldo Del Boca and music by Alain Lamarche carve intimate, shadowed spaces around a red sequined curtain. Makeup by Natalia Lepianka and costumes by Emilie Revel shape the fading glamour of a music‑hall star who soliloquises, recalls past glory and loss, and sings in playback—an inward plunge toward memory and survival.

In French.

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8 January – 8 March

Winter of Caecilia

Performances

Théâtre Cæcilia

Winter of Caecilia gathers seven local theatre productions that revisit contemporary and classic forms through monologue and solo performance. Artists such as Nastassja Tanner, Ahmed Belbachir, Roland Vouilloz and Vincent Jacquet offer intimate, visceral interpretations, while texts by playwrights like Fabrice Melquiot are brought to life under directors including Jean‑Yves Ruf. The programme mixes poetic, comic and physically charged pieces that privilege sensory staging and emotional immediacy, inviting audiences into distinct, singular theatrical universes.

In French.

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Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Carminho

Performances

Victoria Hall

Carminho, one of the most renowned fado singers, will perform at Victoria Hall for a special evening celebrating The Great Voices of Fado. As a true heir to the fadista tradition and daughter of Teresa Siqueira, Carminho captivates with her modern sensibility while preserving the essence of fado. Known for her collaborations with artists like Rosalía, she brings remarkable cultural fusions to the stage. Her powerful vocals and commanding presence promise a unique experience, ensuring an unforgettable evening that melds tradition with modernity.

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3 March – 2 April

Le Tartuffe

Performances

Théâtre de Carouge

Molière’s Tartuffe tells the story of a slick con-man who hides behind ostentatious piety to worm his way into the wealthy Orgon household. Orgon, dazzled by Tartuffe’s sanctimonious rhetoric, defends him even as the impostor’s hypocrisy poisons family bonds and pushes the household toward ruin.

Director Jean Liermier underscores how, in Molière’s work, the female characters serve as the moral compass and spark of resistance, a beacon of hope against oppression. Staged on a stark, minimalist set that exposes the family’s rigid tensions—and featuring Gilles Privat as an unbending Orgon—this production highlights the play’s continuing resonance in a world beset by egotism, fanaticism, and conspiracy thinking. The central question remains timeless: will society keep falling for Tartuffe’s brand of seductive deceit?

In French. Ages 12 and up.

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