With “Madame Arthur Does Opera”, the legendary cabaret takes on opera and reinvents it with dazzling flair. Five flamboyant artists shatter the boundaries of classical opera in a whirlwind of voices, theatre, and extravagance. Blending pure emotion, humor, and subversion, this show—acclaimed at the 2024 Avignon Off Festival—celebrates artistic freedom in all its forms. (Note: the performance includes scenes of nudity.)
In French.
Pop energy, raw intensity, a touch of animality, and playful shifts in force. With live music and dancers moving around the audience, the beat spreads—visceral and physical. La Tendresse du ventre de la baleine explores the tension between individuality and collectivity, between identity, intimate desires, and the need to belong.
For the season’s first apéro ballet, the Japanese musicians of “Bal impérial”—Tsubasa Hori, Shogo Yoshii, and Kazutomi “Tsuki”—showcase their collaboration with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and dancer Riley O’Flynn. The event takes place at the Foyer of the Grand Théâtre de Genève.
Following Napoleon’s defeat, Talleyrand and Fouché meet in Paris to determine France’s future—whether it will be a republic or a monarchy. During a private dinner, they engage in a heated debate: Fouché advocates for the republic, while Talleyrand aims to restore the Bourbons, requiring Fouché’s support. The evening is filled with revelations and confrontations against a backdrop of external turmoil.
In French.
The winners of the Viola Competition perform in concert, offering the audience an extended experience. In collaboration with the Institut National Genevois, the Concours de Genève annually hosts a concert that brings together the young winners for a convivial moment following the Viola Final.
Join Marius Micol for the release of his latest project at Catalyse, with Louv opening the evening. Blending French chanson and pop-rap, Micol’s heartfelt lyrics and captivating stage presence explore intimate doubts and universal hopes, while Louv’s eclectic sound and socially conscious themes add depth to the night. This vernissage promises an engaging musical journey through vulnerability, power, and artistic expression.
“Avignon, une école,” by Fanny de Chaillé, takes audiences on a journey through the iconic moments of the Avignon Festival using a rich tapestry of photo archives, films, reports, and radio broadcasts. Conceived in 2024 with 15 actors from La Manufacture, this production delves into 77 years of theatrical history, stage memories, scandals, and artistic testimonials, all brought to life with exuberant theatricality and infectious enthusiasm.
In French.
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