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Friday 4 April, 20:00

Doully: « Hier j’arrête ! »

Performances

BFM

After two sold-out performances in Switzerland in 2024, the unique comedian returns to the stage in Geneva for a special show at BFM. Known for her punk presenting style and as a chronicler on France Inter, Doully masters the art of stand-up by sharing her incredible and humorous life story—from former junkie to go-go dancer, bartender, toilet attendant, porn voice-over artist, fashion designer, and French teacher in Spain. Co-written with Blanche Gardin and Paco Perez, this performance promises sharp wit and laughter, with no intermission.

Place des Volontaires 2,
1204 Genève

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Thursday 3 April, 18:30

OCG Season Presentation 25-26

Performances

BFM

Discover the upcoming season of the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève with an evening of discovery and music. Presentations, musical interludes, and moments of exchange will shape the event, complemented by a cocktail reception. The night will continue with a concert with Adélaïde Ferrière and the OCG.

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25 March – 3 April

Khovantchina by Modeste Moussorgski

Performances

Grand Théâtre

Calixto Bieito completes his Russian opera cycle at the Grand Théâtre de Genève with a new production of Modest Mussorgsky’s Khovantchina, a grand choral opera about brutal power struggles in 17th-century Russia. The work explores the conflict between three socio-political forces: the Westernizing Prince Golitsin, the conservative boyars led by Prince Ivan Khovansky, and the Old Believers, a sectarian religious group. The opera, originally unfinished due to Mussorgsky’s early death, is presented here in Dmitri Shostakovich’s orchestration, with a finale by Igor Stravinsky, blending Russian tradition with forward-looking musical elements.

Bieito’s production, with Alejo Pérez conducting, places a strong focus on the central female character, Marfa, played by mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis. The cast includes Dmitri Ulyanov as Prince Ivan Khovansky and Vladislav Sulimsky as Boyar Shaklovity, with the Grand Théâtre’s Chorus and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. The show runs for approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes, with two intermissions.

In Russian, with French and English subtitles.

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1 – 20 April

Prima Facie

Performances

Théâtre des Amis

Prima Facie challenges the very foundations of the judicial system, which playwright and former criminal lawyer Suzie Miller describes as having a “pitifully low” conviction rate for sexual assault cases. How much space does this system truly allow for hearing and believing the voices of survivors?

Young actress Anna Budde takes on this searing text, which has earned its Australian author numerous awards.

In French.

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2 – 5 April

Cécile

Performances

La Comédie de Genève

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.

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28 March- 13 April

Les Solitudes ou Si j’étais une Sardine

Performances

Théâtricul

The Duo of the Touche Noire Collective takes the audience on a unique investigation: What is Solitude?

You will join them on a journey through multiple forms of solitude; a voyage through interviews, texts, songs, life scenes, imagined scenes, laughter, and lightness. Each evening will result in the creation of a new landscape in which everyone can recognize themselves.

In French.

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24 March – 13 April

Villa Dolorosa

Performances

POCHE /GVE

As its grand finale, POCHE/GVE presents “Villa Dolorosa” by Rebekka Kricheldorf, directed by Manon Krüttli. This witty and sharp adaptation of Chekhov follows Irina, Olga, Masha, and Andrei as they navigate their aspirations and privileges amidst a melancholy-laced daily life. The characters voice their professional and personal uncertainties with biting humor, all while indulging in plenty of vodka. Through their familiar complaints and monologues, they unravel their privileges, possibly for the very last time.

In French.

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