Lola Giouse’s production of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac reinvents the classic play with a fresh, contemporary perspective, using live music, an all-female cast, and a queer, feminist lens to explore the love triangle between Cyrano, Roxane, and Christian. By moving beyond the traditional portrayal of the play as a showcase for a single actor, Giouse reclaims the text, infusing it with new meaning while addressing contemporary utopias. Drawing from her own experience as a young actress who once played Cyrano, she offers a joyful and collective reinterpretation that invites the cast and audience to explore multiple identities and declare their love freely.

In French.

Marion Duval presents her friend Cécile in a captivating solo performance where Cécile’s vibrant, free-spirited life unfolds with natural charm and infectious enthusiasm. Through stories shared as if over a drink, she recounts her diverse experiences—from summer jobs assisting people with disabilities, to her ecological activism, her travels, and even dreams of performing in a musical at a psychiatric hospital. With her boldness, generosity, and humor, Cécile embodies a life unbound by constraints, offering a refreshing take on living fully and freely. The performance invites the audience to join her on a journey of unexpected adventures and unspoken possibilities.

In French.

In this performance, Marie-Caroline Hominal, dressed in shimmering jeans, moves through a fantastical world dominated by a pink set designed by her brother, artist David Hominal. The stage features large panels with changing textures, fleeting tones, and repetitive patterns, onto which the dancer projects her shadow, stories, dreams, and doubts. Marie-Caroline plays with repetition, collage, and formal gestures, creating a sense of distance, self-deprecation, and reflection. This is the third time Marie-Caroline has invited an artist to collaborate with her, and for this piece, she works alongside her brother to merge their artistic practices, exploring the intersection of their respective aesthetic universes.

In French.

VIVA is a performing arts festival in Geneva specifically designed for young people aged 12 to 20. Hosted at venues including the Comédie de Genève, the Théâtre Am Stram Gram, and the Pavillon ADC, the festival is a collaborative effort by various Geneva-based institutions. It offers a range of free performances from dance, theater, and music, while also providing youth with the chance to explore the behind-the-scenes world of artistic professions.

One of the highlights, the show SPLICE CLUB_FAIS-LE-TOI-MÊME, reimagines cult films through remakes and performance installations, inviting students to delve into creativity and the cinematic realm.

VIVA is a performing arts festival in Geneva specifically designed for young people aged 12 to 20. Hosted at venues including the Comédie de Genève, the Théâtre Am Stram Gram, and the Pavillon ADC, the festival is a collaborative effort by various Geneva-based institutions. It offers a range of free performances from dance, theater, and music, while also providing youth with the chance to explore the behind-the-scenes world of artistic professions.

A highlight of the festival is the show “LET THEM COOK!” by the André-Chavanne CEC theater workshop. This performance delves into the dynamics between adults and youth through a blend of writing, improvisation, and music.