27 – 29 August

Festival de la Bâtie – The Harvest of Broken Promises

Booking Required

Pankaj Tiwari weaves memory, testimonies and music into The Harvest of Broken Promises, a politically charged performance that questions how agricultural progress reshapes ecosystems and rural life. Combining storytelling, folk song and myth, Tiwari performs a decolonial ecology that foregrounds farmers’ voices and resilient practices. The work blends sensitive dramaturgy with documentary rigor, creating intimate tableaux that move between lament and hope. A 2026 creation supported by the Delegation of Flanders to Geneva.

Rue de Carouge 52,
1205 Genève

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Photo Credit: DR

23 – 28 June

Three Queens

Performances

La Parfumerie

Directed by Michele Millner and devised collectively by Théâtre Spirale’s Atelier 1, Three Queens examines feminine violence and power through fragments of Macbeth, The Seagull, The Caucasian Chalk Circle and new texts by participants. The production gathers actors in raw, tactile staging, with musical composition by Mael Godinat and Yves Cerf, movement by Jeanne Pasquier, collaboration and performance by Marie Bondolfi, costumes by Julie Delieutraz and technical work by Jules Bovard. The piece is intimate, political and unsettling, mixing classical echoes and contemporary voices.

In French.

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27 – 28 June

Dialogues des Carmélites – Opéra

Performances

Théâtre le Galpon

Francis Poulenc’s opera stands as a pillar of 20th-century French lyric theatre. This production places students in the demanding solo roles under the musical direction of Emmanuel Olivier, in a staging inspired by Yves Coudray. The story follows a religious community swept up in the turmoil of the French Revolution, exploring fear, faith and the need for redemption. Intimate choral textures, stark dramatic contrast and a restrained yet intense staging aim to immerse listeners in the women’s communal life and moral trials.

In French.

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18 – 28 June

Frank Zappa’s 200 Motels

Performances

BFM

Frank Zappa’s opera “200 Motels” is showing in Switzerland for the first time. This dynamic musical-theatrical piece is brought to life by director Daniel Kramer and conductor Titus Engel, featuring an impressive and diverse cast, including Robin Adams, Brenda Rae, and legendary guitarist Mike Keneally. Known for his iconic rock career, Zappa presents an experimental and psychedelic work that blends opera, rock, and contemporary classical music. “200 Motels” offers a chaotic and extravagant journey across the United States, mirroring the wild lives of Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.

In English with French subtitles.

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Saturday 27 June, 17:00

Celebration

Performances

Usine Kugler

Presented in collaboration with Fonderie Kugler, Celebration gathers a new generation of creators across contemporary dance, visual arts and electronic music. Choreographic works include Anemoia — created by Milla Ansermet with Thalya Graf, Nora Gisler, Nora Gatti and Elise Gobet — and Dahlia, a solo by Juliette Kuster. Qigong teacher Kiara Lavanchy and DJ sets by Mé and AIEAIEAIE weave movement, improvised scores and electronic textures into a communal tapestry of memory and shared experience.

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24 – 28 June

Une Simple Histoire / Tribute to Michel Bühler

Performances

Théâtre des Amis

Une Simple Histoire is a tender musical tribute to the late Michel Bühler, celebrating his songs, poetry and humanism. Directed by Roland Vouilloz, the staging brings together Sylvie Bourban (voice) and Jean-Philippe Zwahlen (guitar) in an intimate duet that traces Bühler’s storytelling and travels. The programme weaves folk-inflected arrangements and poetic narration to evoke memory, solidarity and the quiet truth of ordinary lives.

In French.

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23 – 28 June

On ne peut pas rouler sa maison, mais on peut habiter sa bagnole

Performances

Théâtre Les Salons

Two retired clowns revisit moments from their lives with mischievous tenderness and a sharp, critical eye. The piece unfolds as a series of rapid transformations—each reinvention arriving every three minutes—blending physical comedy, memory and gentle satire. The performers invite laughter through self-mockery and shared recognition, balancing fragility and spirited resilience. Staging privileges rhythm and gesture, creating a warm, bittersweet atmosphere that observes the world through playful yet clear‑eyed humour.

In French.

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