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.

Place des Volontaires 2,
1204 Genève

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Photo Credit: Jacob Holdt / Untitled, Ft. Lauderdale, Floride, États-Unis, 1974

4 – 14 December

Frankenstein

Performances

Théâtre Saint-Gervais

Frankenstein was born in Cologny through the pen of Mary Shelley in 1818, telling the story of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his creation. The Founders reinterpret this literary classic, turning the monster into a silent hero. In this unique theatrical performance at Maison Saint-Gervais, the performers rely on non-verbal gestures to construct both the space and the narrative.

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8 November – 7 December

Mysteries of the Balkans Festival – Voices, Music, and Dance

Performances

Multiple locations

The Mysteries of the Balkans Festival celebrates the vibrant cultural diversity of the Balkans, showcasing artists from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Crimea, Romania, Turkey, Greece, and Ukraine. The festival offers an exciting lineup of concerts, family shows, a dance event, meetings, talks, and screenings. It highlights the lively traditions of the Balkans through songs, dances, and colorful costumes, focusing on both the memory of these peoples and their ability to celebrate their heritage.

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4 – 20 December

Chelsea Hotel: Season III | Comedy – Improv – Theatre

Performances

Théâtre le douze dix-huit

Inspector Reynolds returns to the Chelsea Hotel for a thrilling, final investigation, partnering with a different improvisational actor at each performance. Set in a festive yet mysterious atmosphere, this captivating whodunit allows every character to be a potential culprit. Created by the Compagnie lesArts and directed by Tony Romaniello, this unique show promises total immersion in a gripping crime story.

In French.

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Friday 5 December, 19:30

Bernard Lavilliers and the Geneva Chamber Orchestra

Performances

Victoria Hall

Bernard Lavilliers, an iconic figure in French music, invites you to a Christmas concert with the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Raphaël Merlin. Lavilliers’ classic songs will be reimagined in symphonic versions, blending rock, salsa, and bossa nova. Joined by talented musicians, Lavilliers delivers a performance that resonates with audiences of all ages, characterized by its heartfelt and universal poetry. This marks the Swiss premiere, a true Christmas gift.

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18 November – 21 December

The Castafiore Emerald

Performances

Théâtre de Carouge

Back from the ashes like a mischievous phoenix, this stage adaptation of Hergé’s timeless comic hurls Bianca Castafiore’s shrill “Heavens, my jewels!” onto the boards and detonates a riotous, closed-door whodunnit inside the tranquil walls of Moulinsart: red herrings fly, misunderstandings snowball and Tintin’s entire gallery of eccentrics careen through a dazzling, hyper-faithful recreation of the album, where actors vanish into near-unrecognisable guises and the set itself crackles with playful theatrical sleight-of-hand—proof that some productions really do possess a magic, living soul of their own.

In French. Ages 7 and up.

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Friday 5 December, 21:00

Ethno Fridays: Balkan Fantasy

Performances

AMR

This concert pays tribute to Marcel and Catherine Cellier, pioneers in preserving Eastern European music and known for discovering artists like Gheorghe Zamfir and The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices. Their son Alexandre, along with Dimitar Gougov and Ion Miu, honors this legacy through a blend of traditional styles and original compositions. The event is organized by the Ateliers d’ethnomusicologie and AMR, with support from the City of Geneva and the South Cultural Fund.

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