6 – 10 May

Tabou

Performances

“Tabou” by Jean-Daniel Piguet delves into the journey of a son and his mother through South America, tracing the footsteps of the grandfather, a former cacao plantation worker. Their quest to overcome family trauma unveils the violent legacy left behind. Within the confines of their hotel room, an ambiguous relationship and a hallucinatory narrative unfold. The film transforms into a psycho-magical tale, filled with intriguing characters and fantastical apparitions, intertwining personal stories, collective consciousness, and the colonial past of South America.

In French.

Rue du Temple 5,
1201 Genève

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Photo Credit: Matthieu Croizier

10 – 22 February

Voyage au bout de la nuit

Performances

Théâtre des Amis

Adapted and performed by Felipe Castro, this solo staging probes the absurdity of war, murderous nationalism and the raw misery at the heart of Céline’s writing. Coach José Lillo supports a performance of muscular, visceral language while Natacha Jaquerod’s set, Rinaldo Del Boca’s lighting and Jean Faravel’s sound sculpt stark, claustrophobic atmospheres. The production balances brutal imagery with moments of surprising humanity, revealing the author’s vocation as a doctor through an intimate, relentless theatrical journey.

In French.

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20 – 21 February

La Fanfare du Loup invites Esa Pietilä

Performances

AMR

Since its founding, La Fanfare du Loup has served as a musical laboratory where diverse traditions and practices meet. For this project the ensemble invites Finnish saxophonist and composer Esa Pietilä, whose exploratory voice reframes genre boundaries. The large ensemble, including Christophe Berthet (sax), Théo Duboule (guitar), Aïda Diop (percussion), Marie Mercier (clarinets) and others, trades tight horn figures, shimmering textures and improvisatory flights, creating dense, evolving soundscapes that blend composition and collective spontaneity.

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8 January – 8 March

Winter of Caecilia

Performances

Théâtre Cæcilia

Winter of Caecilia gathers seven local theatre productions that revisit contemporary and classic forms through monologue and solo performance. Artists such as Nastassja Tanner, Ahmed Belbachir, Roland Vouilloz and Vincent Jacquet offer intimate, visceral interpretations, while texts by playwrights like Fabrice Melquiot are brought to life under directors including Jean‑Yves Ruf. The programme mixes poetic, comic and physically charged pieces that privilege sensory staging and emotional immediacy, inviting audiences into distinct, singular theatrical universes.

In French.

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11 – 22 February

Simple Machines

Performances

Théâtre des Marionnettes

Choreographer Ugo Dehaes replaces his human troupe with extravagant robot-dancers endowed with an artificial intelligence that invents their own choreography. Intimate and unsettling, the performance invites the audience to sit around a table as the mechanised performers execute an uncanny, rhythmic ballet. Marie Peeters’ dramaturgy frames questions about labour, profit and the place of culture, while Wannes Deneer’s scenography and musical composition shape a tactile, immersive atmosphere. The piece blends humour, critique and physical precision.

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12 February – 1 March

Vertiges

Performances

La Parfumerie

At La Parfumerie, “VERTIGES” by Catherine Tinivella Aeschimann takes us to the base of the Eiger’s north face, where five tourists follow the climb of mountaineer Ueli Steck. Turning simple observation into an intense immersion, they experience the emotions of Steck and his partner. This piece, a blend of sports commentary and alpine storytelling, delves into our connection with achievement and performance, while also recalling the ghosts of the Eiger’s victims. Directed by Tamara Fischer, this show offers a communal and introspective experience.

In French.

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10 – 22 February

Laisse béton (merci Renaud)

Performances

Théâtre du Loup

In early January 2022, two construction vehicles belonging to a Swiss multinational were set on fire at a gravel pit in the Geneva countryside. Over a year later, a young man — referred to as Jérémy — was arrested and suspected of involvement in the arson. Held in pre-trial detention, he was released after more than three months, following strong public support and mobilization.

In French.

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