Wednesday 26 November, 19:30

Maria João Pires & the OSR

Performances

Maria João Pires collaborates with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, led by Jonathan Nott, to perform Mozart’s Concerto No. 27. The program also features Roxanna Panufnik’s “Modlitwa” and Tchaikovsky’s rarely performed Symphony No. 3. This transitional symphony, spanning five movements, showcases a range of styles from Russian influences to polonaise rhythms. Mozart’s Concerto No. 27, though lacking in overt virtuosity, is imbued with deep melancholy and resignation, making it one of the composer’s most poignant works. “Modlitwa” is a moving choral piece for string orchestra.

Rue du Général-DUFOUR 14,
1204 Genève

Photo Credit: © Felix Broede

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Photo Credit: © Felix Broede

11 – 30 November

7-8 Jean-François

Performances

Théâtricul

The show “7-8 Jean-François,” crafted by Alexandra Tiedemann and Céline Goormaghtigh, tells the story of a middle-aged man, disillusioned with life. Following his doctor’s advice to make a change, he enrolls in a disco dance class. There, a chance reunion with his old schoolmate Michaël stirs up past rivalries and awakens an unexpected competitive edge. Jean-François now dreams of redemption by winning the prestigious local dance event, the Night Cup.

In French.

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9 october – 31 december

La Revue Genevoise

Performances

Casino Théâtre

The 133rd edition of Geneva’s iconic satirical show, La Revue Genevoise 2025, takes place at the Casino-Théâtre before its renovation. Blending musical comedy, songs, dance, and sharp humor, the Revue playfully revisits local, national, and international news. It promises a festive and witty evening to enjoy with friends, family, or colleagues, celebrating laughter, wonder, and the end of an era at the theater.

In French.

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19 – 25 November

Imperial Ball – Boléro by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui & Damien Jalet

Performances

Grand Théâtre

“Bal Impérial – Boléro” seamlessly blends an imperial waltz with Ravel’s mesmerizing Boléro. Created by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Damien Jalet, this work delves into the social and political roots of dance. The first segment, “Bal Impérial,” marks the bicentennial of Johann Strauss by juxtaposing Viennese music with Japanese percussion, all set in an evocative stage design and costumes by Tim Yip. The second segment, “Boléro,” revisits the 2013 choreography, presenting an intense, visceral dance to Ravel’s dramatic crescendo, enriched by artistic influences from Marina Abramović.

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4 November 2025 – 1 February 2026

The Scorpion-Fish

Performances

Théâtre de Carouge

Actor Samuel Labarthe turns Nicolas Bouvier’s fever-drenched memoir The Scorpion-Fish into a hypnotic, miniaturist tour de force: marooned in 1950s Ceylon after a headlong road trip from Geneva through the Balkans and Afghanistan, the once-ebullient traveller spirals into tropical delirium, trading human company for buzzing insects, mirage-bright visions and mordant humour that flits between the sublime and the grotesque. Under Catherine Schaub’s finely gauged direction, Labarthe channels both the lush lyricism and the slow-burn torment of this “motionless voyage,” distilling Bouvier’s languid prose into a tactile, rejuvenating elixir that lets the audience feel every bead of sweat, jolt of wonder and sting of isolation.

In French. Ages 12 and up.

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Wednesday 19 November, 19:30

Benjamin Bernheim & Carrie-Ann Matheson

Performances

Victoria Hall

Renowned tenor Benjamin Bernheim, accompanied on piano by Carrie-Ann Mathseson, will perform in the prestigious series Les Grands Interprètes. The program features works by Bizet, Duparc, Chausson, Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Massenet, Kosma, Trenet, and Brel. Audiences can look forward to famous excerpts such as “Je crois entendre encore” from The Pearl Fishers, “La fleur que tu m’avais jetée” from Carmen, “Pourquoi me réveiller” from Werther, and “Les feuilles mortes.”

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18 – 23 November

Un Volcan silencieux

Performances

Théâtre du Loup

In Un volcan silencieux, sociologist and director Diane Muller reconnects with ten former classmates from Dijon, all born in 1979. Through open interviews, she explores how gender, class, and societal expectations have shaped their lives — from romantic ideals to motherhood and solitude. On stage, their voices are transmitted live, creating a powerful, intimate portrait of a generation.

Co-produced with the Les Créatives festival, the piece blends sociology and theatre to map the invisible lines of social determinism.

In French.

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