Directed by Jean Bellorini, this theatrical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s L’Homme qui rit returns to the novel’s haunting tale of a young English lord abducted and disfigured. The staging blends narrative theatre with a chorus of actors, trestles, mechanical effects, music and song to probe themes of identity, spectacle and deceptive appearances. Striking visual tableaux and intimate storytelling invite reflection on beauty, cruelty and the theatre’s power to transform.
In French.
Mentir lo Mínimo by Cie Alta Gama follows the journey of three bodies — a woman, a man and a bicycle — stripped down to the essentials: the body itself. Performers Amanda and Alejo create daring partnering, acrobatics and bicycle voltiges to explore self-relationship, identity and intimacy. Blending circus, theatre and live music within a minimalist aesthetic, the piece treats physicality with subtlety and celebration, offering a poetic, tactile reflection on presence.
Renegade Saints bring their flagship improv comedy to the stage with Fast. Funny. Made Up., their longest-running English-language show in Geneva. Built from audience suggestions, the performance unfolds in quick, unpredictable scenes full of playful energy and sharp comic timing. The atmosphere is informal and convivial, with the crowd guiding the journey from their seats. Fast-paced and generous in spirit, it offers the thrill of watching stories invented in the moment.
In English.
Focus Jeune Création brings together a new generation of Romand artists over two weeks, presenting five bold and hybrid performances that blur theatre, performance and live art. The program explores emergent writing and stage practices— from plateau-based text to pieces rooted in the real—offering layered, often indisciplinary approaches that question formats and invent languages for a transforming world. Accompanying meetings and discussions extend the works and open insight into creative processes.
La P’tite Fumée returns with an explosive live set that fuses psytrance energy and cyberpunk atmospheres. Their electro-acoustic palette blends didgeridoo with hypnotic guitar and flute lines over driving rhythms. New vocal elements join the band’s signature instrumental textures, adding sharp flows and communal hooks. The reworked live show emphasizes visceral dynamics, dense sound layers and raw intensity, offering a powerful, immersive concert experience that bridges tradition and modern electronic experimentation.
Directed by Jean Bellorini in collaboration with Yang Hua Theatre, this staging reimagines Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Le Petit Prince with the title character portrayed by a Chinese actor. The production blends French and Mandarin dialogue with live music by singers from China’s independent scene. Actors François Deblock and Marc Plas perform alongside a cast that shifts between a childlike prince, an ancient reciter of poems and fantastical cosmic inhabitants. The staging mixes song, poetry and intimate theatricality, exploring friendship and human connection.
In French and Mandarin.
The evening opens with the BAG Committee, setting the tone before the traditional jam session takes over. Rooted in live improvisation and shared musical energy, the format invites a fluid progression from an initial performance into an open, spontaneous exchange. The result is relaxed yet charged, shaped by the interplay of musicians, the shifting mood of the room, and the pleasure of listening as the music unfolds in real time.
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