Presented by comedian and author Nadège 100 Gêne, Puzzle is an intimate solo show that traces her journey as a woman, daughter of immigrants and citizen of the world. Through sharp anecdotes and moments of quiet reflection, she tackles motherhood, burnout and the weight of mental load with humour and emotional clarity. The performance weaves personal confession and social observation into a portrait both playful and profound, inviting laughter and empathy.
In French.
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.
Part of Recluses Fest #10, this high-energy bill brings together Tagada Jones, Darcy and Bob’s Not Dead for an intense evening of punk and rock. Each band offers raw riffs, driving rhythms and urgent vocals, moving between anthemic choruses and fast, uncompromising grooves. Expect a compact, visceral set-up where community spirit and DIY ethos meet seasoned stagecraft, showcasing both local vitality and headline force.
To mark the Concours de Genève’s 80th edition, this opening concert brings together pianist Kevin Chen and cellist Michiaki Ueno, both former first-prize winners of the competition. Their programme moves between Baroque clarity, Romantic intensity and modern colour, with Bach, Mori, Scriabin, Liszt and Bridge creating a vivid musical arc. Solo and duo moments alternate, highlighting virtuosity, contrast and the expressive range of two exceptional artists.
Autothérapie is a solo dance work that unfolds as a choreographic form of introspection. Fragmented sessions weave geography of memory, trauma and cultural references to explore Haiti, personal history and intergenerational memory. The piece favors intimate, physical staging and concentrated dramaturgy, inviting viewers into an embodied investigation of identity, inherited narratives and resilience. Rawness and poetic movement alternate, producing a dense emotional atmosphere that lingers beyond the performance.
Conceived as a dialogue between historical research and live performance, this second edition of Les Encyclopédiennes explores bel canto and the first currents of Italian Romanticism. Musicians from L’Encyclopédie shape a refined programme that moves from lecture and vocal reflection to concert performance, with Bénédicte Tauran in the workshop and young talents from the HEM in the Ex-Libris concert. The atmosphere is intimate, lyrical, and intellectually charged.
In English.
La Revue Genevoise returns for its 134th edition, blending sharp satire with music, dance and theatrical sketches. A lively ensemble navigates topical scenes that mix wit and social critique, supported by inventive choreography, musical arrangements and fluid staging. The production alternates fast-paced comedy and reflective moments, offering a polished, communal portrait of contemporary Geneva life told through song, movement and comic timing.
In French.
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