Sunday 4 April, 18:00

Les Théâtrales – Un château de cartes

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A taut domestic drama, Un château de cartes stages a dinner that unravels into a tense study of jealousy, identity and shifting loyalties. Adam and Caroline’s intimate argument is interrupted by Vincent’s unexpected return, triggering a disorienting reversal that tilts the household into unsettling territory. The piece relies on precise timing, layered performances and a controlled mise-en-scène to balance dark humour and psychological suspense, inviting the audience into a claustrophobic, volatile evening.

In French.

Place des Volontaires 2,
1204 Genève
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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