With razor-sharp wit and neon-pink hair, comedian Sarah Mottet questions whether looking woke and queer is enough to be a good person. This debut solo show mixes personal stories, quick improvisation and pointed social satire to include everyone — except cyclists and property managers. Touring stages from Romandie to Quebec, Mottet blends warm vulnerability and biting humour to turn identity politics into intimate, laugh-out-loud reflections.
In French.
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A summer series of open-air concerts in local parks offering festive, family-friendly world-music programmes on some nights and intimate jazz sessions on others. The programme pairs vibrant ensembles and solo artists to explore cross-cultural rhythms, melodic improvisation and textured arrangements. Curated to alternate lively communal sets with quieter, introspective performances, the series invites attentive listening in green urban settings and celebrates shared musical encounters across diverse traditions.
An open-air stand-up evening presenting a sharp lineup of seven contemporary comedians: Thomas Wiesel, Marie de Brauer, Rémi Boyes, Audrey Baldassare, Myriam Baroukh and Kévin Eyer, with the eccentric Nadim as host. The programme moves through observational wit, political satire and character-driven sketches, balancing brisk pacing and intimate moments. Expect varied comic voices and daring material that plays with timing, stagecraft and audience rapport, offering a concentrated portrait of modern Swiss francophone humour.
In French.
Dogfight is a musical set in 1960s America on the eve of young Marines’ departure for Vietnam. The plot follows Eddie Birdlace, whose cruel ‘dogfight’ gamble is upended when he meets Rose, an idealistic and sincere young woman. Over a single night, the production confronts themes of masculinity, violence and empathy, blending gritty social realism with moments of tenderness. Sparse staging and intimate musical numbers highlight a painful coming-of-age and the possibility of moral change.
Returning for its twentieth edition, Les Aubes brings softness and poetry to Geneva mornings. At dawn, intimate musical encounters offer delicate soundscapes that stir the senses, favouring close listening and subtle atmospheres. The programme highlights a variety of acoustic and experimental projects, from solo performances to chamber ensembles, each designed to awaken the city with refined timbres and attentive pacing. A gentle celebration of morning listening and communal presence.
Festival International de Carillon presents a weekly showcase of the carillon’s rich sonic palette, performed by local and international carillonneurs. The programme ranges from historic transcriptions to contemporary compositions, exploring timbre, rhythm and resonance across the city skyline. Intimate and expansive by turns, the concerts emphasise nuanced bell technique and spatial listening, inviting attentive moments of reflection and communal listening under open skies.
La Rioule is an exuberant drag performance blending sharp comedy, bold costumes and live cabaret energy. Featuring queens Diamanda Callas, Lady Ricart, Royale Cattin and Moon, the show explores identity, parody and theatrical glamour through lip-sync, physical comedy and playful choreography. Expect dazzling costume moments, quick-witted personas and a communal party atmosphere that alternates between outrageous humour and tender gestures, inviting the audience into a colourful, performative world.
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