Illusions by Ivan Viripaev is a witty and heartfelt comedy exploring the secret lives of two long-married couples. As they reveal past indiscretions, hidden desires, and untold stories, laughter and emotion intertwine, prompting reflections on love, trust, and the delicate balance of long-term relationships. Enhanced by live cello and viola, this playful yet profound piece holds up a mirror to the joys and complexities of intimate life.
In French.
The Sinfonietta Bern Ensemble performs the iconic soundtracks from Hayao Miyazaki’s animated masterpieces, composed by Joe Hisaishi, including pieces from “Howl’s Moving Castle,” “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,” “Spirited Away,” and “My Neighbor Totoro.” This show promises a captivating musical journey, filled with emotion and vibrant colors, perfect for a family outing.
The Old Masters present “The Painting Horse” at Maison Saint-Gervais. This performance features a trio of performers in a horse costume, blending the human and the animal. Through this hybrid character, they explore freedom and artistic creation with a playful and philosophical approach, delving into the desire to create.
In French.
Compagnie Le Monde au Balcon.
Camille Broquet and Marion Pouvreau inject humor and modernity into Gustave Flaubert’s “Madame Bovary,” blending a faithful adherence to the original text with a contemporary perspective. They reimagine the fate of Emma Bovary, highlighting provincial ennui and marital dramas with wit and tenderness. This lively and intelligent performance breathes new life into a frequently misunderstood classic, demonstrating its ongoing relevance. The staging combines improvisation, voiceover, and absurd humor to engage the audience from start to finish. Written and performed by Broquet and Pouvreau, with direction by Edward Decesari.
In French. Ages 12 and up.
Trois mecs au bol is a surreal, offbeat creation by Lorin Kopp, Steven Matthews, and Mirko Verdesca, who also perform on stage. Blending absurd humour, music, and a touch of the grotesque, the show questions what it means to grow up in a world where absurdity has become the new normal. Written “à plat tôt” by three clowns unaware of their own kinship, it’s a three-voiced chant to tame their demons – and perhaps yours, the one that slowly creeps in and gnaws from the inside.
In French.
A lyrical evening at Victoria Hall with mezzo-soprano Véronique Valdès, violist Lyda Chen-Argerich, and pianist Titta Carvelli, exploring the power of “Human Voices” through works by Poulenc, Bach, and Piazzolla. Presented by the association Tempus Armonicum.
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