7 – 16 May

Faites l’apéro pas la guerre

Booking Required

Faites l’apéro pas la guerre invites audiences into a compact, provocative performance that blends satire, music and physical theatre to examine conviviality and conflict in contemporary life. The staging favors intimate gestures, rhythmic pacing and inventive use of space to create moments that oscillate between humour and unease. The production foregrounds ensemble interplay and sensory detail, offering a thoughtful, often playful reflection on how social rituals mask deeper tensions.

In French.

Rue de la Servette 2,
Switzerland
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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