The Castafiore Emerald

Some productions have that elusive magic – a soul of their own. And so we are both proud and thrilled to resurrect this theatrical gem first imagined by Dominique Catton, Christiane Suter and Gilles Lambert back in 2001.
Like a phoenix, this stage adaptation of Hergé’s iconic comic strip returns to the limelight 25 years after its debut. The story bursts onto the scene with the arrival of the indomitable diva Bianca Castafiore – and chaos follows. Heavens! My jewels! cries the soprano as her emerald is mysteriously stolen. And so begins a rollicking whodunnit that turns the peaceful Château of Moulinsart upside-down, transforming it into a full-blown theatrical battlefield.
Slip-ups, misunderstandings and comic confusions pile up as the entire cast of Tintin’s legendary characters gets swept into a riotous, closed-door caper packed with red herrings and uproarious twists.
From the comic strip to the stage, this extraordinary production, brought to life by a cast rendered almost unrecognisable, recreates the original album with breathtaking fidelity, thanks to a dazzling, playful and thoroughly theatrical staging. A blistering event, for sure!

By Hergé
Directed by Christiane Suter and Dominique Catton

From 18 November
To 21 December 2025

Main Room
Duration 2h05
From 7 years old

Showtimes
Tuesday – Friday at 7.30 pm
Saturday – Sunday at 5 pm
Special showtimes on 26 November and 10 December at 5 pm

Subtitles in English and French on 13 & 16 December

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Distribution and credits

By Hergé
Directed by Christiane Suter et Dominique Catton
With the complicity of Jean Liermier for the direction revival
Director assistant Tibor Ockenfels
Scenography Gilles Lambert
Lights Jean-Philippe Roy
Sound design Jean Faravel
Costumes design Mireille Dessingy, Verena Dubach, Remedios Rodriguez
Make-up, hairpieces and wigs design Johannita Mutter, Katrine Zingg et reprise Emmanuelle Olivet Pellegrin
Puppets Christophe Kiss
Props Georgie Gaudier

Production Théâtre Am Stram Gram – Genève
Coproduction Théâtre de Carouge in partnership with TINTINIMAGINATIO SA

Created on 29 September 2001 in Théâtre Am Stram Gram at Geneva

Subtitles

On 13 & 16 December 2025, the Theatre offers a performance with subtitles in French and English.

Subtitles are available on tablets on loan free of charge.

They’re very easy to use, and you can read the surtitles from any seat in the theater.

How to reserve a tablet:

> Reserve your seat for a performance with surtitles.
> When you make your reservation, tell the box office that you need a tablet.
By e-mail: billetterie@theatredecarouge.ch
By phone: +41 22 343 43 43
On site: Rue Ancienne 37 A, Carouge
Tuesday to Friday 12h-18h
Saturday 10h14h
> 30 minutes before the show, ask for the tablet at the reception desk, in exchange for your ID.
> After the show, return the tablet to reception and collect your ID

By Hergé
Directed by Christiane Suter and Dominique Catton

From 18 November
To 21 December 2025

Main Room
Duration 2h05
From 7 years old

Showtimes
Tuesday – Friday at 7.30 pm
Saturday – Sunday at 5 pm
Special showtimes on 26 November and 10 December at 5 pm

Subtitles in English and French on 13 & 16 December

Book ▶︎