Grand Théâtre de Genève

Finally I made it! Since Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui directs the theater, I start following their program. Previously I saw shows in another venue so this is the first time in the theater. The 2019 renovation is a success and Stryjenski's ceiling is still spectacular. The location is easy to access and multiple bars offer drinks and simple food. It's possible to have dinner before the show although one hour is quite short. The first row of Amphitheater is the best value for money.

A beautiful theatre with some of the most stunning performances I’ve seen. The dance company especially, will take your breath away! 👏

Fabulous production values but the new seating appears to have been designed by somebody under 160 cm tall, making watching any spectacle exceeding one hour here excruciating. The easyJet of Opera houses.

Because of Covid have not seen much of the theatre, only my part of amphitheatre. Robert Wilson presentation of Handel Messiah was interesting, but can't agree with grimacing Tenor. The ceiling of auditorium is impressive

Even though I really want to see Khovantchina from Moussorgskii, I think I will withhold that wish, as recently Grand Theatre de Geneve did nothing but disappoint. I have seen two pieces this season (La Clémence de Titus and Salome) and they were both heavily yet badly politicized. Introducing modern politics and its actors into art is not borderline, but plain propaganda. Unfortunately for the directors, most of the public of Geneva who chose to spend their money at Geneva’s opera is obviously a level up in its comprehension of things and was seating with sad grins on their faces not understanding why are they getting a lesson of high mathematics from a vocals teacher. Me included. On top of being wildly irrelevant, both times the parallels between opera characters and real characters were done so bad, the initial leftist message they contained was very weak. Hence the double fail - the beautiful classic piece was ruined for nothing and the attempt to bring propaganda into the minds of public became a sad show of absurd. Of course I can meticulously explain why bad, why not relevant, why wrong, but it’s not the place to discuss it as opera is not the place to proclaim your personal subjective opinion onto masses. To conclude, I can afford to go, but I am not going on principle to this establishment because I am scared what awaits me there. Make opera great again and then I will reconsider.

This theater is beautiful with a big amphitheater, very good services, and the equipment is modern. The decorations in the amphitheater are unique.

DOPE TECHNO PARTY THERE Very medieval very beautiful architecture Highly recommended to visit in classic evening clothes.

It is a stunning theater 🎭 and looks spectacular from the outside. Would love to come back to watch a play here!