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.

An evening featuring two of musical theatre's most powerful and harmonically rich closing numbers: the breathtaking "Sunday (Finale)" from Sunday in the Park with George and the vibrant, heartfelt "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Finale)".

Sign up to attend here: https://rallly.co/invite/yieCvR6z82Sx

Sheet music available at: https://thezest.ch/mt-2026-05-07

• Location: Reboulet-Saal of the Community Centre at the French Church (Église Réformée Française), Schanzengasse 25, 8001 Zürich.

• Time: Doors open at 19:15; singing begins at 19:30.

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

Connie and Tristan are two young volunteers who meet during a clinical drug trial for a new antidepressant. As their dosages increase, they begin to fall in love, but they are forced to question whether their feelings are real or simply a side effect of the dopamine. The play explores the ethics of neurology and the mystery of the human heart through their relationship and the observations of the doctors running the trial. The play premiered at the National Theatre in London in 2012, where it won the Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Best New Play.

In a rural Georgia high school, a group of teenagers in an English class begins studying The Crucible. As they examine the classic play, they start to draw uncomfortable parallels between the 1692 Salem witch trials and their own lives in the present day. The students eventually challenge the traditional narrative of "heroic" John Proctor, leading them to confront the power dynamics and scandals within their own community.

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.

This event is a wonderful opportunity for new faces to take the Monday stage and for long-time members to return to performing in our usual setting.

How It Works:

Choose a piece that resonates with you and submit it to mondays@thezest.ch for

approval. Please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Monologues (Memorized): Must be from a published play (no TV or film scripts).

  • Duration: 2–4 minutes max.

• Short Scenes (Memorized): Must be from a published play (no TV or film scripts).

  • Duration: 5–7 minutes max.

  • If you choose a scene with multiple characters, you may bring your own scene partner or ask us to pair you with a fellow reader you haven't worked with before.

Submission Deadline: Monday, June 8

We can’t wait to see what pieces you choose!

No reading due to our summer production, Farragut North.

You can get your tickets on Eventfrog and at our box office at Millers before each show.

Production Dates

June 2026

Thursday, 25th at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Friday, 26th at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Saturday, 27th at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Matinee:

Saturday, 27th at 14:00 (end time 16:30)

July 2026

Wednesday, 1st at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Thursday, 2nd at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Friday, 3rd at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Saturday, 4th at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Matinee:

Saturday, 4th at 14:00 (end time 16:30)

No reading due to Farragut North performance dates.

More information will be published soon.

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.

Since its 1990 premiere, this gothic musical has captivated audiences with its exploration of the dual nature of man. Dr. Henry Jekyll’s quest to chemically separate "good" from "evil" backfires, giving birth to the murderous Edward Hyde and terrorizing the streets of Victorian London. It is a sweeping, romantic, and tragic exploration of the monsters we create when we try to play God.

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.

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.

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.

More information will be published soon.