Saturday 14 November, 15:00 & 20:30

Monte-Cristo — Le spectacle musical

Booking Required

Monte-Cristo, le spectacle musical revisits Alexandre Dumas’s tale in a theatrical and musical staging by director Alexandre Faitrouni. Writers Stéphane Laporte and Yann Guillon shape a libretto that balances dramatic narrative and intimate reflection, while songs by Benoît Poher (Kyo) and Franklin Ferrand add contemporary melodic depth. The production blends grand scenography with poignant moments to explore betrayal, justice and inner conflict through powerful performances and immersive musical atmospheres.

In French.

Route des Batailleux 3,
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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