Directed by Erick Benzi, Génération Céline is a large-scale tribute that revisits Céline Dion’s repertoire through an immersive, emotionally charged staging. A cast of emerging singers and musicians reinterprets iconic ballads and uptempo anthems with contemporary arrangements, dynamic choreography and a cinematic sound design. The production frames intimate vocal moments alongside grand ensemble passages, highlighting the artistry and emotional range of the original songs.
Led by bassist and vocalist Avishai Cohen, this quintet features Yuval Drabkin (saxophone), Yonatan Voltzok (trombone), Itay Simhovich (piano) and Eviatar Slivnik (drums). The program blends lyrical jazz with Eastern melodies and spirited improvisation, alternating intimate, warm ballads with explosive ensemble passages. Cohen’s warm tone and joyful phrasing anchor the music, while the young band’s interplay creates rich textures, rhythmic drive and moments of poignant beauty that draw listeners into an immediate, emotional sound world.
An energetic evening of spontaneous theatre, the 32nd Mondial d’Improvisation brings together agile improvisers who craft scenes and characters on the spot. The ensemble explores rapid storytelling, sharp comic timing and emotional risk, playing with form and audience suggestion. Staging favors minimal props and a nimble ensemble dynamic, producing a vibrant, unpredictable atmosphere where creativity and collaboration drive every moment.
In French.
Two short plays by Anton Chekhov staged by Tibor Ockenfels and Flavie Tapparel, presented as compact dramatic machines where romantic comedy masks escalating confrontations between desire, affection and material interest. Performances rely on precise physical timing, terse exchanges and a lean, playful design to reveal the simmering violence behind courtship rituals. The three actors — Estelle Bridet, Matteo Prandi and Raphaël Vachoux — inhabit heightened character types that shift between farce and darker comic truth, creating a sharply observed, kinetic evening.
In French.
Anthony Kavanagh returns with a polished stand-up evening that mixes sharp social observation, warm storytelling and physical comedy. On stage he navigates identity, family and contemporary life with infectious energy and precise timing, inviting laughter that often shifts into quieter reflection. The show balances wit and sincerity, offering moments of absurdity alongside pointed critique, and showcases Kavanagh’s ability to connect intimately with audiences through voice, gesture and character-driven sketches.
In French.
JazzContreBand celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new creation led by trumpeter Erik Truffaz. Franco‑Swiss musicians join forces with the Orchestre des Alpes et du Léman in Side by Side, a programme that blends classical writing, jazz phrasing and open-ended improvisation. The project explores textural contrasts, orchestral colours and solo interplay, shifting from intimate chamber passages to wide, cinematic swells. Expect nuanced dynamics, luminous timbres and collaborative dialogue across genres.
Cinzia Cattaneo presents a residency of sharp, observational stand-up with new material and a rotating guest comedian every two weeks. Her candid delivery and precise timing create intimate, laugh-filled situations that probe everyday absurdities and personal anecdotes. The performances combine scripted bits and spontaneous exchanges with the audience, offering a direct, charismatic stage presence and an evolving set that highlights both solo work and collaborative comic interplay.
In French.
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