4 – 5 November

Smile

“Smile” is a poetic black-and-white journey that draws inspiration from the life of Charlie Chaplin, crafted by Nicolas Nebot and Dan Menasche. Set in 1910 London, this production immerses the audience in a world of stunning sets, meticulously crafted costumes, and captivating lighting effects to portray Charlie’s transformation into the legendary Chaplin, following a pivotal encounter. Blending the enchantment of cinema with the depth of theater, this show—twice nominated for the Molières in 2023—delivers a heartfelt tribute to Chaplin, seamlessly combining emotion and humor.

131 route de Chancy

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Photo Credit: DR

30 September – 19 October

L’Aquarium

Performances

Théâtre des Amis

In “L’Aquarium,” Calaferte delves into the monotony and routine of a couple after many years together. Set during a fall evening, this comedy highlights how former passionate partners become unable to surprise each other, trapped in their daily lives much like fish swimming in circles in an aquarium. The humor emerges from everyday situations, skillfully captured by the author.

In French.

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2 – 19 October

The Bald Soprano – Puppet Adaptation

Performances

Scène Cæcilia

Eugène Ionesco’s “The Bald Soprano” is a quintessential work of absurdist theater, depicting the nonsensical and tedious interactions between two couples, the Smiths and the Martins. The arrival of the Fire Chief and the maid Marie sparks surreal situations and unexpected outbursts, before the Smiths dismiss the unlikely visitors and return to their original monotony. This production, directed by Cyril Kaiser, features puppets by Christophe Kiss alongside actors Vincent Babel, Nicole Bachmann, Blaise Granget, and Vanessa Battistini.

This performance is part of the Scène Vagabonde Festival.

In French.

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30 September – 19 October

Mémoire du feu

Performances

La Parfumerie

Théâtre Spirale presents “Memory of Fire” by Eduardo Galeano at La Parfumerie, a poetic and thought-provoking performance inspired by Latin American history. This show amplifies the voices of the voiceless through myths, legends, historical events, and stories. Directed by Patrick Mohr, the production weaves together text, music, and visuals, featuring a collaboration with versatile artists. On Fridays, the program is enhanced with Cuban music concerts.

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30 September – 2 October, 20:00

Soa Ratsifandrihana

Performances

Pavillon ADC

Choreographer Soa Ratsifandrihana brings together four performers with diasporic roots to explore themes of identity, connection, and individuality through dance and song. Titled Fampitaha, fampita, fampitàna (Malagasy for comparison, transmission, rivalry), the piece celebrates shared cultural expression. It is accompanied by the podcast Rouge cratère, a personal and political reflection on Madagascar, colonization, and the embodied experience of diaspora.

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Thursday 2 October, 19:30

Human Voices

Performances

Victoria Hall

A lyrical evening at Victoria Hall with mezzo-soprano Véronique Valdès, violist Lyda Chen-Argerich, and pianist Titta Carvelli, exploring the power of “Human Voices” through works by Poulenc, Bach, and Piazzolla. Presented by the association Tempus Armonicum.

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25 September – 12 October

Le vieil incendie

Performances

POCHE /GVE

Written by Elisa Shua Dusapin and directed by Ludovic Chazaud, Le vieil incendie delicately explores the fragile bond between two sisters separated by time, silence, and absence. Fifteen years after their estrangement, they reunite in the family home destined for demolition, where childhood memories and buried wounds resurface. Blending words, gestures, and silence, this poetic and sensory play reveals what still connects us — to loved ones, to places, and to shared memory.

In French.

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