26 December – 2 January

Naïm – Chapter 3

Created, directed and performed by Naïm, this solo show mixes sharp, observational humour and theatrical invention. With candid anecdotes and a spirited stage presence, Naïm examines irritations, both personal and collective, and turns them into energetic sketches and reflections. The staging plays with rhythm, props and lighting to shift mood between satire and intimacy, inviting audiences into a candid and lively portrait of a contemporary voice.

In French.

Salle Centrale de la Madeleine,
Rue de la Madeleine 10, 1204 Geneva
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Photo Credit: DR

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