7 – 25 January

Tu comprendras quand tu seras grand

Isidore, a circus child, transitions from a nomadic lifestyle to a settled school life in Madame Tinguely’s class. There, he meets Anaïs, a rebellious dreamer, and together they embark on a whimsical adventure of playing truant, filled with vibrant encounters. Brought to life by three puppeteers-musicians, this story is delivered with nuance and humor, exploring the challenges of school and education. This dynamic and humorous performance portrays the grand circus of life’s learning journey.

In French.  Kids ages 5 and up.

Rue Rodo 3,
1205 Genève
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Photo Credit: Carole Parodi

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