Three women with concerned expressions are in a humorously dramatic scene set in a salon, featuring retro hairstyles and attire. The backdrop is a simple yellow and blue interior.
Four women in colorful dresses appear in a dramatic scene, one seated and emotional, holding a tissue. The setting suggests a theatrical performance.
A man and woman in historical costumes perform onstage. The man looks tense, seated with urgency, while the woman expresses concern. Dark backdrop enhances drama.
Three women with concerned expressions are in a humorously dramatic scene set in a salon, featuring retro hairstyles and attire. The backdrop is a simple yellow and blue interior.
Crafting Stories Since 1954.
Zurich English-Speaking Theatre (ZEST) - Your Community for English Theatre in Zurich
Upcoming Productions
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Upcoming Regular Events
Monday
March 16, 2026
18:30
Monday Reading
An Innocent Little Murder by Jean Pierre Martinez
St. Andrew's Community Centre
In this 2014 biting absurdist comedy, Jean-Pierre Martinez deconstructs the monotony of domestic life through a dangerous game of "what if" that spirals rapidly out of control. When a bored couple decides to pass the time by inventing a fictional murder, the line between harmless roleplay and genuine malice begins to blur, exposing the simmering resentments hidden beneath their suburban respectability. It is a sharp, cynical, and fast-paced exploration of the masks we wear in relationships and the unsettling ease with which ordinary people can contemplate the unthinkable.
Thursday
March 19, 2026
18:30
Musical Theatre
Can’t Help Falling In Love & When I Grow Up
Eglise réformée française - Community Centre
Two soulful and powerful musical theatre favourites: the rock-and-roll-inspired Elvis classic "Can’t Help Falling In Love" from All Shook Up, and the beautifully nostalgic ensemble anthem "When I Grow Up (Finale)" from Tim Minchin’s Matilda.
Sign up to attend here: https://app.rallly.co/invite/nGx7YHDX7iWH
Sheet music available at: www.thezest.ch/mt-2026-03-19
Location: The Grosser Saal of the Community Centre at the French Church (Église Réformée Française), Schanzengasse 25, 8001 Zürich.
Monday
March 23, 2026
18:30
Monday Reading
RENT by Jonathan Larson (MUSICAL)
St. Andrew's Community Centre
Since its groundbreaking debut in 1996, RENT has stood as a seminal tribute to the power of community. Set at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York City’s East Village, a group of bohemian artists struggles to create, love, and survive under the shadow of poverty. Based loosely on La Bohème, Larson’s rock musical is a vibrant, heartbreaking celebration of "measuring your life in love."
Monday
March 30, 2026
17:30
Monday Reading
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson
St. Andrew's Community Centre
Forbidden from using the observatory’s "Great Refractor" telescope, Henrietta Leavitt must navigate the rigid societal boundaries of her time to pursue her own scientific breakthroughs. While working as a "human computer" tasked with mapping the stars without recognition, her ambition only grows. Silent Sky is a radiant, deeply human story of brilliance, sacrifice, and the sheer passion required to rewrite our map of the night sky.
Thursday
April 9, 2026
17:30
Improv
Improv April 2026
St. Andrew's Community Centre
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.
Monday
April 13, 2026
17:30
Monday Reading
CLUE! by Sandy Rustin
St. Andrew's Community Centre
Adapted in 2017 from the iconic 1985 film and the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE: On Stage brings the mystery to the stage in a whirlwind of slapstick and suspense. Six eccentric guests gather at a remote mansion for a dinner party, only to find themselves suspects in a mounting body count. It is a high-energy, nostalgic farce that keeps the audience guessing "whodunnit" with every secret passage and lead pipe.
Monday
April 27, 2026
17:30
Monday Reading
Boiler Room Six - A Titanic Story by Tom Foreman
St. Andrew's Community Centre
Debuting in 2018, this play shifts the focus away from the luxury of the upper decks to the tragic final hours of the Titanic as seen by the men in the bowels of the ship. As the water rises, the stokers in Boiler Room Six must make impossible choices to keep the power running. It is a harrowing, claustrophobic drama that honors the unsung bravery of the working class in the face of catastrophe.
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Since 1954, ZEST has been a key part of Zurich's English-language theatre scene. Our volunteer-run and self-funded organisation stages two major productions and one smaller production annually, showcasing diverse performances that resonate with audiences. You can support our mission and become a ZEST member by getting involved with our productions or by joining our community at events such as workshops, play readings, and improv nights, all of which foster a passion for the arts.
