Une Simple Histoire is a tender musical tribute to the late Michel Bühler, celebrating his songs, poetry and humanism. Directed by Roland Vouilloz, the staging brings together Sylvie Bourban (voice) and Jean-Philippe Zwahlen (guitar) in an intimate duet that traces Bühler’s storytelling and travels. The programme weaves folk-inflected arrangements and poetic narration to evoke memory, solidarity and the quiet truth of ordinary lives.
In French.
“Wasted Land” by Ntando Cele at the Maison Saint-Gervais combines song, music, dance, and multimedia to tackle the climate crisis. The performance shifts between dynamic and contemplative multidisciplinary sequences, highlighting the destruction wrought by fast fashion and the often hypocritical ecological responses, contrasting impoverished nations with Western powers.
Choreographed by Jeremy Nedd and featuring a new creation by Jolie Ngemi, this graduation programme brings together the young performers of La Manufacture’s Bachelor in Contemporary Dance. Nedd’s work probes racial and collective questions, exploring how communities form amid social and political tensions. The evening showcases ensemble pieces performed by the graduating cohort and framed by attentive technical support, offering a vivid, physical investigation of identity, belonging and shared resilience.
Titi Robin and Roberto Saadna, iconic figures in the world of Gypsy music, reunite for a new show as part of the Plan-les-Ouates Cultural Season 2025-2026. Their collaboration, which dates back to the 1990s, has been instrumental in ushering in a new wave of Gypsy music. Joined by the ensemble Ma Gavali, they present an original repertoire sung in Catalan Gypsy and Spanish, reflecting the essence of their albums “Gitans” and “Un ciel de cuivre.”
Led by Cyril Moulas and Matthieu Llodra, this Apéropéra gathers students from the Pre‑Professional Programme and teachers from eMa to rework the music of Frank Zappa. The programme moves between inventive covers and original compositions, blending rock, jazz and theatrical unpredictability. A concise student set opens onto a fuller teachers’ project where tight ensemble playing, bold arrangements and moments of improvisation create a lively, exploratory atmosphere — intimate, electric and delightfully subversive.
Geneva singer-songwriter Irikanto delivers songs in English with both energy and sensitivity, blending pop, soul, folk and groove. Trained in classical guitar before embracing contemporary music, she emerged on the local scene in 2023 and continued her studies at Gustav and HEM in Lausanne. Her debut single, Would it be different?, reflects the raw emotions of a friendship breakup and highlights intimate storytelling and warm, nuanced vocals.
In English.
Caustic Comedy Night gathers four stand-up comedians from Switzerland, France and Belgium in a tight, high-energy evening of observational and satirical humour. The show alternates rising talents and seasoned performers, combining sharp social commentary, playful anecdotes and improvised exchanges. Minimal staging keeps the focus on timing and delivery, creating an intimate atmosphere where rhythm and punchlines drive the experience. The programme favours quick, varied sets that sustain momentum and surprise.
In French.
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