Mairo, a Swiss rapper with Eritrean and Indian roots, is celebrated for his exceptional flow and impactful punchlines. As a member of the SuperWak Clique, he skillfully combines subtle wordplay, striking assonances, and rhythm variations, crafting a world that blends introspection with social critique. With boundless energy and undeniable mastery, Mairo is set to electrify the stage with his distinctive style.
Nos paysages mineurs is a poetic exploration of a love story compressed into a one-hour train ride, set in the 1970s. It follows the intertwining lives of Liliane and Paul over seven years, unfolding with cinematic undertones and accompanied by music from cellist Vincent Ségal. The play reflects on the passage of time and life’s fleeting moments. En finir avec leur histoire revisits the couple sixteen years after their breakup, focusing on their child, Paul’s artistic failure, and Liliane’s personal battles. Marc Lainé’s two plays, combining theater and cinema, offer a tender portrait of the “boomer” generation, blending intimacy and political reflection, and can be experienced together for a deeper emotional journey.
In French.
For his debut creation with the Ballet of the Grand Théâtre de Genève, Damien Jalet presents “Mirage,” in collaboration with visual artist Kohei Nawa. Drawing inspiration from mirages and fata morgana, this piece delves into humanity’s existential quest through unpredictable transformations, intertwining mythology, climatology, and Japanese theatrical techniques. With music by Thomas Bangalter and costumes by Kunihiko Morinaga, “Mirage” offers a hallucinatory and sensual journey beyond mere appearances.
“Échec Mycose” is a creation by Compagnie Pluton. Alice and Ulysse, a queer duo from rural Switzerland, present a musical inspired by the exclusion of trans women from international women’s chess competitions and Léa Rivière’s poem “Je suis pas trans dans la forêt.” On stage, they explore stories of transitions, whether they be spatial-temporal, chemical, generational, or gender, with a DIY touch. The company aims to provide positive representations of queer paths in a countryside setting, challenging cis-heteropatriarchal norms.
In French.
There is a period in our lives that marks us particularly. For me, it was when I played with Barbie dolls. I was the most renowned director in the world. I was a big name in cinema. Everyone wanted to work for me. One day, it all stopped, my world collapsed, and that was the end.
In French.
The Théâtre du Loup offers a fresh take on “Krazy Kat,” directed by Eric Jeanmonod, to celebrate the final season of the company’s founders. This theatrical adaptation, inspired by George Herriman’s renowned comic strip, explores the intriguing love triangle between a cat infatuated with a mouse, a dog smitten with the cat, and a mouse that relishes throwing bricks. Blending poetry and irony, the production gathers a talented cast for a touching and nostalgic experience.
In French.
In his show « Durer, choisir et chanter des berceuses » Frédéric Recrosio makes his return to the stage with a new existential solo performance after a decade away, having been preoccupied with happiness. Directed by Yann Marguet, this show features Recrosio’s candid autobiographical confessions, revealing the significant misfortunes of his life. The performance offers a mix of tenderness and sharpness, inviting the audience into his personal reflections.
In French.
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