Théâtre Kléber-Méleau (TKM) in Renens hosts “Neolithica (Le grand secret, The Great Secret)” by Dominique Ziegler, from 17 to 22 November 2026. Six performances are scheduled.
The story
The show premiered on 31 August 2022 at the Théâtre de Carouge.
It was revived at the Théâtre Pitoëff in Geneva from 14 to 26 October 2025.
Who organises it
TKM hosts the Compagnie Les Associés de l’Ombre. Dominique Ziegler wrote and directed the play.
The cast includes Barbara Baker, Jean-Alexandre Blanchet, David Casada, Charlotte Filou and Marie Ruchat.
What to find
The action takes place around 12,000 BC, when humans settle down. In a clan led by a female shaman, a man discovers “the great secret” of procreation.
According to the theatre, this discovery marks the end of matriarchy and the start of inequality. With humour, the play traces the roots of capitalism.
It presents itself as a reflection on Rousseau’s “Discours sur l’inégalité (Discourse on Inequality)”.
- Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 Nov., 7 pm
- Friday 20 Nov., 8 pm
- Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 Nov., 5.30 pm
- Post-show talk on Thursday 19 Nov.
- Sunday 22 Nov., 11 am, brunch talk “Raconter le Néolithique (Telling the Neolithic)” with Géraldine Delley, CHF 28, brunch included
Practical information
- Dates, 17–22 Nov. 2026, six performances
- Times, 7 pm Tuesday to Thursday, 8 pm on Friday, 5.30 pm on Saturday and Sunday
- Duration, 1 hr 10 min
- Venue, TKM, Théâtre Kléber-Méleau, chemin de l’Usine à gaz 9, 1020 Renens
- Price, CHF 38 full price; CHF 28 for pensioners, disability benefit recipients, jobseekers and Carte blanche holders; CHF 18 for students, apprentices and Carte Caritas holders; CHF 15 for under-16s
- Age, 10 and over
- Tickets, tkm.ch ; +41 21 625 84 00
Links
- Official site, TKM, Neolithica
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- TKM, Neolithica, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Lausanne Tourisme, Neolithica, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Genève Tourisme, Neolithica (Le grand secret, The Great Secret), accessed on 14 November 2026
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