"La Force de la Farce" by François Herpeux, a theatre show playing at the Maison Saint-Gervais in Geneva from November 18 to 22, 2026

In "La Force de la farce", François Herpeux catapults us back to June 1977. The end of the world is approaching. Stepping into the shoes of Patrice Laforêt—a failed comedian whose ambitious project is to catalog every form of humor on Earth and send it into space—this valiant expert leads a crusade for laughter, convinced that intergalactic salvation lies in this human inclination. With his lanky dandyish air, vintage hairstyle, and unmatched physicality, François Herpeux leaves a lasting impression on every audience member who encounters his talent. A virtuoso at portraying eccentric geniuses and naturally hilarious, he brings his unique style and presence—but above all, his sense of the unexpected and his burlesque finesse—to every performance.
