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Directed by Fanny Brunet and Carole Schafroth, this theatrical adaptation of Daniel de Roulet’s novel follows ten young women who emigrate to Patagonia to found an egalitarian anarchist community. Using object theatre, the production blends storytelling, projected images and reflective passages to probe anarchist utopias, working-class conditions, migration and the marginalised role of women in history. The staging is intimate and inventive, inviting thought and emotion through tactile imagery and poetic gesture.
In French.
Choreographed and performed by Andalusian artist María del Mar Suárez, known as La Chachi, this hybrid flamenco piece blends reverence and deconstruction of tradition with a punk expressivity. Two musicians and a singer form a driving, looping soundscape that slowly reveals La Chachi’s silhouette as she advances, her movements coiling and breaking like the music’s escalating cycles. Visceral and hypnotic, the work explores the effort to overcome the seemingly insurmountable, building tense intimacy and ritualized ascent.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Elena Cogato Lanza, full professor at the Laboratory of Urbanism, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), draws on architectural and urban research to examine the urgent questions raised by energy, environmental, health and social transition. She investigates how dispersed, low-density urbanization remains dependent on cars and uses the Lake Geneva metropolitan area to show how architecture and planning can redefine the boundaries of the conceivable and sketch plausible futures.
In French.
Choreographed by María del Mar Suárez (La Chachi), this hybrid flamenco pieces tradition and punk sensibility into a raw, personal language. On stage two musicians and a singer shape a live soundscape that frames La Chachi’s emergence: a dim light reveals her silhouette as she advances and begins an ascension. Her motions coil and break in looping cycles as the music intensifies. Visceral and hypnotic, the performance immerses spectators in concentrated rhythms and fierce corporeal poetry.
Three improvisers and composers — Maël Godinat (piano), William Jacquemet (trombone) and Pierre‑François Massy (double bass) — present a program of original material and carefully chosen covers. Arrangements emphasize close harmonies, intimate interplay and attentive listening, letting sparse textures open into rich, resonant chords. The trio’s sound balances lyrical phrasing with rhythmic subtlety; lighting and silence shape moments of suspended time, inviting a contemplative, warm atmosphere that reimagines harmonic conversation in the moment.
Animatou is the leading animation film festival in French-speaking Switzerland, dedicated to showcasing the best of contemporary animated cinema and championing bold, author-driven works that rarely find space in traditional theatres. Both locally rooted and internationally recognised, the festival brings together generations, cultures and sensibilities through a rich programme of competitive short films, special screenings, feature films, retrospectives, workshops and masterclasses. With a strong commitment to education and year-round activities for schools and the wider public, Animatou has become a key platform for animation in Geneva and beyond.
Directed by Fanny Brunet and Carole Schafroth, this theatrical adaptation of Daniel de Roulet’s novel follows ten young women who emigrate to Patagonia to found an egalitarian anarchist community. Using object theatre, the production blends storytelling, projected images and reflective passages to probe anarchist utopias, working-class conditions, migration and the marginalised role of women in history. The staging is intimate and inventive, inviting thought and emotion through tactile imagery and poetic gesture.
In French.
Choreographed and performed by Andalusian artist María del Mar Suárez, known as La Chachi, this hybrid flamenco piece blends reverence and deconstruction of tradition with a punk expressivity. Two musicians and a singer form a driving, looping soundscape that slowly reveals La Chachi’s silhouette as she advances, her movements coiling and breaking like the music’s escalating cycles. Visceral and hypnotic, the work explores the effort to overcome the seemingly insurmountable, building tense intimacy and ritualized ascent.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Elena Cogato Lanza, full professor at the Laboratory of Urbanism, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), draws on architectural and urban research to examine the urgent questions raised by energy, environmental, health and social transition. She investigates how dispersed, low-density urbanization remains dependent on cars and uses the Lake Geneva metropolitan area to show how architecture and planning can redefine the boundaries of the conceivable and sketch plausible futures.
In French.
Choreographed by María del Mar Suárez (La Chachi), this hybrid flamenco pieces tradition and punk sensibility into a raw, personal language. On stage two musicians and a singer shape a live soundscape that frames La Chachi’s emergence: a dim light reveals her silhouette as she advances and begins an ascension. Her motions coil and break in looping cycles as the music intensifies. Visceral and hypnotic, the performance immerses spectators in concentrated rhythms and fierce corporeal poetry.
Three improvisers and composers — Maël Godinat (piano), William Jacquemet (trombone) and Pierre‑François Massy (double bass) — present a program of original material and carefully chosen covers. Arrangements emphasize close harmonies, intimate interplay and attentive listening, letting sparse textures open into rich, resonant chords. The trio’s sound balances lyrical phrasing with rhythmic subtlety; lighting and silence shape moments of suspended time, inviting a contemplative, warm atmosphere that reimagines harmonic conversation in the moment.
Animatou is the leading animation film festival in French-speaking Switzerland, dedicated to showcasing the best of contemporary animated cinema and championing bold, author-driven works that rarely find space in traditional theatres. Both locally rooted and internationally recognised, the festival brings together generations, cultures and sensibilities through a rich programme of competitive short films, special screenings, feature films, retrospectives, workshops and masterclasses. With a strong commitment to education and year-round activities for schools and the wider public, Animatou has become a key platform for animation in Geneva and beyond.
Directed by Fanny Brunet and Carole Schafroth, this theatrical adaptation of Daniel de Roulet’s novel follows ten young women who emigrate to Patagonia to found an egalitarian anarchist community. Using object theatre, the production blends storytelling, projected images and reflective passages to probe anarchist utopias, working-class conditions, migration and the marginalised role of women in history. The staging is intimate and inventive, inviting thought and emotion through tactile imagery and poetic gesture.
In French.
Choreographed and performed by Andalusian artist María del Mar Suárez, known as La Chachi, this hybrid flamenco piece blends reverence and deconstruction of tradition with a punk expressivity. Two musicians and a singer form a driving, looping soundscape that slowly reveals La Chachi’s silhouette as she advances, her movements coiling and breaking like the music’s escalating cycles. Visceral and hypnotic, the work explores the effort to overcome the seemingly insurmountable, building tense intimacy and ritualized ascent.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Elena Cogato Lanza, full professor at the Laboratory of Urbanism, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), draws on architectural and urban research to examine the urgent questions raised by energy, environmental, health and social transition. She investigates how dispersed, low-density urbanization remains dependent on cars and uses the Lake Geneva metropolitan area to show how architecture and planning can redefine the boundaries of the conceivable and sketch plausible futures.
In French.
Choreographed by María del Mar Suárez (La Chachi), this hybrid flamenco pieces tradition and punk sensibility into a raw, personal language. On stage two musicians and a singer shape a live soundscape that frames La Chachi’s emergence: a dim light reveals her silhouette as she advances and begins an ascension. Her motions coil and break in looping cycles as the music intensifies. Visceral and hypnotic, the performance immerses spectators in concentrated rhythms and fierce corporeal poetry.
Three improvisers and composers — Maël Godinat (piano), William Jacquemet (trombone) and Pierre‑François Massy (double bass) — present a program of original material and carefully chosen covers. Arrangements emphasize close harmonies, intimate interplay and attentive listening, letting sparse textures open into rich, resonant chords. The trio’s sound balances lyrical phrasing with rhythmic subtlety; lighting and silence shape moments of suspended time, inviting a contemplative, warm atmosphere that reimagines harmonic conversation in the moment.
Monthly citizen committee meeting for the local community, open to neighbors and curious residents. Together we discuss organizational decisions, share updates, and collaborate on initiatives that shape our food cooperative. Around thirty members currently take part, and meetings welcome observers who may attend without voting. Come to listen, contribute ideas, and connect with others who care about community-run food systems. We gather in a spirit of cooperation, learning, and collective responsibility.
Explore ways to handle disagreements through playful activities and guided conversations. Practice calm words, listening, and simple role-play to see how feelings and actions connect. Children try out scenes, use body language, and notice sounds and tones as they work together. Bright games, movement, and shared stories help them discover tools for resolving arguments and staying calm. The session is hands-on, lively, and encourages confidence and empathy.
In French. Kids ages 9–11.
Presented by La Boîte à Musique, this concert offers an intimate programme exploring timbral color and chamber textures. The performance favors nuanced dynamics and close listening, with emphasis on dialogue between instruments and finely shaped phrasing. Soundscapes alternate between lyrical introspection and spirited interplay, inviting attentive immersion in the repertoire. Staging is spare and focused on musical detail, privileging acoustic clarity and expressive nuance.
Booking: reservations@la-boite-a-musique.ch
An itinerant concert that guides audiences through curated spaces to encounter the music of women composers alongside paintings by female artists. Combining live chamber performance, spoken context and intimate encounters, the walk alternates contemplative pieces with moments of discovery, highlighting diverse compositional voices and visual narratives. A small ensemble and guest musicians frame each stop with attentive playing, inviting listeners to link sound and image in a reflective, immersive atmosphere.
Echo Chamber is an immersive, interactive and participatory exhibition that probes self-image and perception. Housed in a contained space, it stages a sequence of installations and collaborative artworks that invite visitors to engage, modify and reflect on representations of identity. The show extends into a virtual environment, using audiovisual and sensor-driven elements to examine how images circulate, transform and are interpreted—raising questions about gaze, agency and consent in contemporary visual culture.
Discover a remarkable puppetry collection that reveals nearly a century of creative practice and craftsmanship. More than 1,400 objects — from traditional figures to contemporary pieces — illustrate evolving techniques, materials and aesthetics. The visit explores historical development, artistic processes and the social and cultural roles of puppetry, offering interpretive insights into conservation and exhibition approaches for diverse audiences.
In French.
Directed by Gabriel Álvarez, Le Repas revives two flagship pieces from his company’s repertoire for the 40th anniversary of Studio d’Action Théâtrale and pays homage to playwright Valère Novarina. A cosmogonic feast staged with the audience at table, the performance devours the world through ritual, poetry and corporeal presence. It examines human voracity, collective memory and the fate of what we ingest, offering a sensorial, intimate and occasionally brutal theatrical journey.
In French.
Animatou is the leading animation film festival in French-speaking Switzerland, dedicated to showcasing the best of contemporary animated cinema and championing bold, author-driven works that rarely find space in traditional theatres. Both locally rooted and internationally recognised, the festival brings together generations, cultures and sensibilities through a rich programme of competitive short films, special screenings, feature films, retrospectives, workshops and masterclasses. With a strong commitment to education and year-round activities for schools and the wider public, Animatou has become a key platform for animation in Geneva and beyond.
Directed by Fanny Brunet and Carole Schafroth, this theatrical adaptation of Daniel de Roulet’s novel follows ten young women who emigrate to Patagonia to found an egalitarian anarchist community. Using object theatre, the production blends storytelling, projected images and reflective passages to probe anarchist utopias, working-class conditions, migration and the marginalised role of women in history. The staging is intimate and inventive, inviting thought and emotion through tactile imagery and poetic gesture.
In French.
Choreographed and performed by Andalusian artist María del Mar Suárez, known as La Chachi, this hybrid flamenco piece blends reverence and deconstruction of tradition with a punk expressivity. Two musicians and a singer form a driving, looping soundscape that slowly reveals La Chachi’s silhouette as she advances, her movements coiling and breaking like the music’s escalating cycles. Visceral and hypnotic, the work explores the effort to overcome the seemingly insurmountable, building tense intimacy and ritualized ascent.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Elena Cogato Lanza, full professor at the Laboratory of Urbanism, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), draws on architectural and urban research to examine the urgent questions raised by energy, environmental, health and social transition. She investigates how dispersed, low-density urbanization remains dependent on cars and uses the Lake Geneva metropolitan area to show how architecture and planning can redefine the boundaries of the conceivable and sketch plausible futures.
In French.
Choreographed by María del Mar Suárez (La Chachi), this hybrid flamenco pieces tradition and punk sensibility into a raw, personal language. On stage two musicians and a singer shape a live soundscape that frames La Chachi’s emergence: a dim light reveals her silhouette as she advances and begins an ascension. Her motions coil and break in looping cycles as the music intensifies. Visceral and hypnotic, the performance immerses spectators in concentrated rhythms and fierce corporeal poetry.
Three improvisers and composers — Maël Godinat (piano), William Jacquemet (trombone) and Pierre‑François Massy (double bass) — present a program of original material and carefully chosen covers. Arrangements emphasize close harmonies, intimate interplay and attentive listening, letting sparse textures open into rich, resonant chords. The trio’s sound balances lyrical phrasing with rhythmic subtlety; lighting and silence shape moments of suspended time, inviting a contemplative, warm atmosphere that reimagines harmonic conversation in the moment.
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