Zurich English-Speaking Theatre (ZEST) - Your Community for English Theatre in Zurich

Session Cancelled

Unfortunately, we are cancelling this musical theatre session. Neither Paddy nor Oli are available to lead the session due to scheduling conflicts.

When a mysterious woman is murdered in Richard Hannay’s London flat, he becomes the prime suspect in a nationwide manhunt to uncover a ring of international spies. This zany comedy is an adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film, where cast of four actors portray over 150 characters. Originally premiered at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in 2005, it went on to win the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and two Tony Awards on Broadway.

Songs will be announced shortly.

This classic farce centers on Bernard, a French architect living in Paris who is juggling three different fiancées, all of whom are airline stewardesses. By tracking their flight schedules, he ensures they never encounter one another in his apartment, aided by his housekeeper and a visiting friend. However, the introduction of a new, faster Boeing jet disrupts the timetables and brings all three women to his door at the same time. The play premiered in Paris in 1960 and later opened in London’s West End in 1962. It was revived in 2008 on Broadway, where it won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.

Judy and Johnny have decided to live their lives as if they are in the 1950s, complete with period clothing, vintage furniture, and traditional gender roles. Judy has quit her job to become a dedicated 1950s housewife, but as the demands of maintaining this nostalgic lifestyle begin to strain their finances and their relationship, the realities of the modern world start to intrude. The play premiered at Theatr Clwyd in 2018 before transferring to the National Theatre and London’s West End. It won the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.

Songs will be announced shortly.

Come and explore the fun of improvisation in a welcoming and supportive environment! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a curious beginner, our Improv Workshops are the perfect, low-pressure way to build confidence, think on your feet, and have a lot of laughs. There's no script, no pressure, and no need to prepare anything: just a friendly group ready to play.

No reading due to public holiday

Come and explore the fun of improvisation in a welcoming and supportive environment! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a curious beginner, our Improv Workshops are the perfect, low-pressure way to build confidence, think on your feet, and have a lot of laughs. There's no script, no pressure, and no need to prepare anything: just a friendly group ready to play.