Malice

Sorry, this was meant to be funny

Geneva, Beirut

What are we still allowed to say today? Can the tragedies of our time be turned into a joke? In «Sorry, This Was Meant To BeFunny», Lebanese artist Malice, doesn’t mince words. Moving between sharp humour and biting analysis, the piece combines stand-up comedy with lecture performance. Taking laughter as a political act of resistance, Malice engages with current crises while casting a cynical eye on the art world itself. Who laughs – and why? What remains when laughter becomes a survival strategy? A stand-up tragedy in which laughter catches in your throat.

Dates and Tickets

Th 20.08. 22:45 - 23:10 CHF 15.–/15.– Quota of tickets available at the box office
Fr 21.08. 22:30 - 22:55 CHF 15.–/15.– Quota of tickets available at the box office
Sa 22.08. 21:45 - 22:10 CHF 15.–/15.– Quota of tickets available at the box office

Accessibility

Content and Sensory Notes

The performance contains scenes of emotional distress and references to physical violence, drug use, and self-harm.
The audience is addressed directly.
It also contains sudden high-pitched frequencies and distressing sounds.

Artistic direction and cast


Von & mit	Melissa Ghazale aka Malice
Koproduktion	Malice and the Ghost Writers, Serj Ghazale, Fabio Macari
Premiere	Dezember 2024, Les Urbaines, Lausanne
Foto	Binta Kopp

Rote Fabrik, Backstein

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Stand-up comedy. Lecture performance. Witty humor

Short Piece. Nominated for the ZKB Acknowledgment Prize

Duration

25 min.

Language

English

Age

16 years plus