Thierry Lhermitte presents an original creation by Charles Pépin, inspired by his essay “La rencontre, une philosophie”. Blending readings, literature, philosophy, poetry, film dialogue, and music, the performance explores the many forms of human connection—romantic, friendly, professional, spiritual, and artistic. It is a moving philosophical journey that reflects on how encounters can transform us and reveal who we are.
In French.
Led by Émile Parisien’s incisive saxophone, Floating brings together pianist Yaron Herman, tabla master Prabhu Edouard and American double bassist Joe Sanders in a quartet that blends jazz improvisation with Indian rhythmic colours. Herman’s agile piano and Parisien’s lyricism meet Edouard’s eclectic percussive palette and Sanders’s resonant bass to create shifting textures and spontaneous alchemy. Swiss pianist Manon Mullener opens with a solo set rooted in jazz and Afro‑Cuban rhythms, highlighting melodic poise. The programme also unveils the first names and visuals for JazzContreBand 2026.
Adapted by Peter Hall from George Orwell’s novel, Animal Farm is staged by Year 11 theatre students. The production channels the fable’s political bite through stripped-back staging and physical ensemble work, exploring leadership, propaganda and the corrupting nature of power. The ensemble transforms animals into archetypes, using movement, chorus and concentrated tableaux to build tense, often unsettling atmospheres. The staging balances dark satire with moments of fragile humanity, inviting reflection on authority and collective responsibility.
In English.
Ensemble Rodopi presents music and dances from Thrace, a borderland where Bulgarian, Greek and Turkish traditions meet. The ensemble—Drosos Koutsokostas (laouto, vocals), Kyriakos Petras (violin), Nikos Angousis (clarinet), Alkis Zopoglou (kanun) and Yorgos Pagozidis (percussion)—explores asymmetric rhythms, layered timbres and choreographic repertoires. With participation from C.H.E.F. dancers, the programme shifts from concert to communal dance, evoking village celebrations and the tactile exchange between musicians and dancers. Recorded by RTS – Espace 2.
Madame Butterfly, an opera by Giacomo Puccini with a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, returns to the Grand Théâtre de Genève in a fresh production. The opera tells the heartrending story of Cio-Cio-San, a geisha who sacrifices everything for her love for an American sailor. Directed by Barbora Horáková and featuring video art by Diana Markosian, this production weaves an intergenerational and intercontinental narrative, exploring themes of tradition and personal expectations. With Corinne Winters as the lead and Stephen Costello as Pinkerton, attendees can expect a remarkable performance, all under the musical direction of Antonino Fogliani.
The Bande J of Cie Acrylique Junior presents a show at La Parfumerie, delving into a polluted world where poetry arises from waste. Directed by Léon Boesch and Lucien Thévenoz, the production features costumes by Spooky Dolls Surgery and is managed by Evelyne Castellino and Lino Eden.
In French.
Feu au lac ! stages a trio of political puppet pieces that resurrect little-known episodes of Romandy’s social history. Combining rod puppets, archival fragments and live music, the performance balances sharp satire and warm humanity. Conceived from a short piece shown during Cabaret en chantier 2024, the triptych revitalizes political marionette theatre while offering a rhythmic, musical staging that sparks reflection and collective energy. The creative approach foregrounds material histories and the power of popular resistance.
In French.
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