Elena Gabrielle presents an intimate solo performance that weaves personal storytelling with sharp observational humour and lyrical moments. Her delivery blends precise timing, candid vulnerability and narrative clarity, drawing the audience into reflections on identity, relationships and modern life. The staging is pared-back to spotlight voice and presence, allowing subtle shifts in tone to reveal both wit and tenderness. The result is a richly human and quietly powerful evening.
In English.
An open-air stand-up evening presenting a sharp lineup of seven contemporary comedians: Thomas Wiesel, Marie de Brauer, Rémi Boyes, Audrey Baldassare, Myriam Baroukh and Kévin Eyer, with the eccentric Nadim as host. The programme moves through observational wit, political satire and character-driven sketches, balancing brisk pacing and intimate moments. Expect varied comic voices and daring material that plays with timing, stagecraft and audience rapport, offering a concentrated portrait of modern Swiss francophone humour.
In French.
Written and performed by Déborah Magat and Daniel Ometto, Primevère blends circus, street theatre and living testimony to immerse audiences in the world of small-scale farming. Drawing on interviews with farmers, the piece uses non-verbal clowning, physical gestures and moments of absurdity to render complex realities—work, food, time—with warmth and critical intelligence. The clown acts as a free, popular figure: subverting norms, reversing roles and revealing social tensions through humour and tenderness. The overall tone is poetic, engaged and accessible.
Dogfight is a musical set in 1960s America on the eve of young Marines’ departure for Vietnam. The plot follows Eddie Birdlace, whose cruel ‘dogfight’ gamble is upended when he meets Rose, an idealistic and sincere young woman. Over a single night, the production confronts themes of masculinity, violence and empathy, blending gritty social realism with moments of tenderness. Sparse staging and intimate musical numbers highlight a painful coming-of-age and the possibility of moral change.
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A summer series of open-air concerts in local parks offering festive, family-friendly world-music programmes on some nights and intimate jazz sessions on others. The programme pairs vibrant ensembles and solo artists to explore cross-cultural rhythms, melodic improvisation and textured arrangements. Curated to alternate lively communal sets with quieter, introspective performances, the series invites attentive listening in green urban settings and celebrates shared musical encounters across diverse traditions.
Returning for its twentieth edition, Les Aubes brings softness and poetry to Geneva mornings. At dawn, intimate musical encounters offer delicate soundscapes that stir the senses, favouring close listening and subtle atmospheres. The programme highlights a variety of acoustic and experimental projects, from solo performances to chamber ensembles, each designed to awaken the city with refined timbres and attentive pacing. A gentle celebration of morning listening and communal presence.
La Rioule is an exuberant drag performance blending sharp comedy, bold costumes and live cabaret energy. Featuring queens Diamanda Callas, Lady Ricart, Royale Cattin and Moon, the show explores identity, parody and theatrical glamour through lip-sync, physical comedy and playful choreography. Expect dazzling costume moments, quick-witted personas and a communal party atmosphere that alternates between outrageous humour and tender gestures, inviting the audience into a colourful, performative world.
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