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
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Monday
January 5, 2026
18:30
Monday Reading
Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo
St. Andrew's Community Centre
Dario Fo unleashes a chaotic storm in this political farce, inspired by a real-life 1969 police scandal in Milan. A quick-witted Maniac infiltrates police headquarters and impersonates a judge, a psychologist, and a captain to expose the truth about an anarchist's suspicious "accidental" death in custody.
Thursday
January 8, 2026
18:30
Improv
Improv January 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
January 12, 2026
18:30
Monday Reading
Almost, Maine
St. Andrew's Community Centre
A woman carries her heart, broken into nineteen pieces, in a small paper bag. A man shrinks to half his former size, after losing hope in love. A couple keep the love they have given each other in large red bags, or compress the mass into the size of a diamond. These playful and surreal experiences are commonplace in the world of John Cariani’s Almost, Maine, where on one deeply cold and magical Midwinter Night, the citizens of Almost -- not organized enough for a town, too populated for a wilderness -- experience the life-altering power of the human heart. Relationships end, begin, or change beyond recognition, as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers. Propelled by the mystical energy of the aurora borealis and populated with characters who are humorous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, and sincere, Almost, Maine is a series of loosely connected tales about love, each with a compelling couple at its center, each with its own touch of sorcery.
Thursday
February 5, 2026
18:30
Improv
Improv February 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.
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Who We Are
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.
