We Are Merely Players - The Village Player's short play festival is just around the corner, with two evenings of drama, laughter, and unforgettable performances. Over two nights, you can enjoy three short plays. And The Village Players are offering one lucky knowitall.ch reader a chance to win a pair of tickets to the evening of your choice.
“Note to Sixth-Grade Self” by Julie Orringer. Directed by Tristan Pannatier
Synopsis: A 12-year-old girl is going through a difficult time at school, where she is rejected by her classmates. Fortunately, she can count on an unexpected help: her adult “self,” who guides her through time. Together, can they change the course of events?
- Bríd Corrigan
- Charlotte Berns
- Fleur Krüger
- Joséphine Tendon
“The Breakdown” by A. Dürrenmatt. Directed by Alessio Siviglia
Synopsis: A salesperson’s car breaks down and is forced to take refuge in the villa of a former judge. The play is a dark comedy, in which other guests arrive, and a trial takes place. The line between pretend and real becomes blurry.
- John Holmes
- Zoe Marsaly
- Bríd Corrigan
- Liz Watson
- Nicolas Delpy
- Kiarash Jamshidi
- Jamie Thompson
Filmfest 2024 © Vincent Guignet
As German is the most spoken language in Switzerland and all children attending schools in the Swiss Education System are taught it, it makes perfect sense for German-speaking films to have their own festival. FILMFEST returns to the Casino de Montbenon in Lausanne for its 7th edition from 28-31 January 2025. Comprising a school program in the canton of Vaud and a program for the public, this year's festival expands its line-up to include seven films, six of which will be premièred in Romandie, in the presence of distinguished guests, filmmakers, and producers.
Initially aimed at age 15-19 students, this year FILMFEST is expanding its scope to include films to include the 12-15 age group as well. More than 4,000 students are expected from Yverdon-les-Bains to Vevey, via Lausanne, to discover the German language in a new light.
Of course, adults and the general public are more than welcome and a special program (see bottom of article) has been established. Check out our competition to win a ticket!
We caught up with Eric Flury, the president of FILMFEST, the German Film Festival held in Lausanne.
This winter leisure space welcomes the public on Quai Gustave-Ador between 22 January and 6 April 2025. Sports and wellness activities are offered during the winter.
At La Banquise, three distinct areas are proposed: sports, wellness, and refreshment with a view of Lake Geneva to take your breath away!
The sports zone to discover Nordic sports
You can try axe throwing for free in 5 to 10 minute sessions, depending on the number of people and the waiting time; or you can practice mattcurling.
A wellness area with saunas
- three wood-fired saunas
- showers fed by lake water
- changing rooms with lockers
Urban art using light against the background of the "rade" lakefront area, encouraging the public to enjoy the city and venture out despite the season. Last year marked the 10th edition so we are expecting great things for this 11th edition. You can see the art forms on l'Ille Rousseau, and around the lake front every evening.
On the weekends, creatures of the shadows and lake elves emerge to celebrate the return of the light. All shows are free. See below for more information.
GAOS' traditional pantomime, Aladdin by Tom Whalley, is just around the corner and our readers have the chance to win a double ticket for the 12 December 2024, 19h30, show in Nyon. Tickets are selling out fast. With only 7 days (9 shows), you don't want to be disappointed!
Abanazar, an evil magician, has discovered the secret to becoming Master of the Universe. All he needs is an enchanted oil lamp hidden away for many years in a lost cave of treasures but only the 'chosen one' is allowed to set foot inside.
Meanwhile in the distant land of Marrakech, young Aladdin lives with his brother Wishee Washee and his man-hungry mother, Widow Twankey. Aladdin dreams of marrying the beautiful Princess Jasmine but a penniless laundry boy could never hope to have the love of a royal but...could he be the chosen one?
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