2 – 7 December

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Performances

This evocative and musical performance project tells the poignant love story of Chess and Serena within the confines of a women’s prison. While in her cell, Chess uses singing as a means to escape reality, reflecting on her past, her crime, and her daughter. After Serena is released, Chess is left alone but finds solace and liberation through music composition, guided by Silver, a producer who conducts workshops in the prison. This narrative acts as a liberating incantation against isolation and confinement.

In French.

Chemin de la Gravière 10,
1227 Les Acacias

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Photo Credit: Maurane Zoug

Saturday 6 December, 19:30

Next Generation Composers 2025 – Ensemble Vortex

Performances

L'Abri

For its sixth edition, Ensemble Vortex and L’Abri-Genève invite you to explore the work of four emerging sound artists. Supported by Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council, and in partnership with Geneva’s Archipel Festival, these artists have collaborated for a year with Vortex members to develop diverse works, ranging from musical compositions to sound installations.

Ana Durán offers “bzz,” which utilizes string instruments and motors to delve into the relationship between humans and machines. Jorge Villoslada presents “CAPTCHA #2,” a piece that blends strings, bass clarinet, video, and electronics, challenging the distinction between human and machine. Aya Metwalli, with “Beauty in the Beast,” combines a string trio and voice to create a powerful and emotional evocation. Lastly, Zeynep Toraman presents “Long Lurking in the Clouds,” integrating a string trio, bass clarinet, and electronics.

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5 & 6 December

Le Lasagne della Nonna

Performances

Théâtre du Forum Meyrin

Le Lasagne della Nonna revisits Swiss history through a personal lens, celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of Italian immigrant women. From the kitchens to the cradle, their labor — both hard and tender — helped shape the country’s economic boom and family life in the 20th century.

In French.

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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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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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6 – 19 December

Courir

Performances

Théâtre du Grütli

Thierry Romanens and his musicians bring to life the extraordinary story of Émile Zatopek, an athlete with a unique journey, through a modern musical narrative. Zatopek, once an uranium miner and garbage collector who supported the Prague Spring revolution in 1968, became the fastest man on earth, winning three gold medals at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. This artistic performance captures his passage through significant historical events, offering both enlightening tales of his life and times.

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5 – 6 December

Grand Biennial Dance Show

Kids Performances

BFM

From December 5 to 6, 2025, just before the holiday season, the Conservatoire Populaire of Music, Dance and Theatre invites you to the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices (BFM) in Geneva for its grand biennial dance show. Across three exceptional performances, audiences will experience a rich choreographic journey blending poetry, energy, and artistic diversity—from classical and contemporary to modern jazz. The first part features a live collaboration with the Conservatoire’s symphony orchestra performing works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, and Bizet, while the second part showcases original choreographies set to recorded music, highlighting modernity and emotion. On both evenings, a free prelude in the BFM foyer will be presented by visually impaired students from the unique “Danse des sens” program, emphasizing the Conservatoire’s commitment to inclusive artistic expression. Join us in celebrating the power and beauty of dance in the heart of Geneva.

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