Close Encounters Theatre

Close Encounters Theatre ACT | SING | DANCE | IMPROVISE

Zürich's English Performing Arts Academy for children, youth and adults. We offer unique courses, shows, and corporate training.

Workshop with Ettore Nicoletti. 🔗 in BIO.
13/06/2026

Workshop with Ettore Nicoletti.
🔗 in BIO.

Today 16:30! The stand-up comedy show is SOLD OUT! THANK YOU!Check our website for more events.
13/06/2026

Today 16:30! The stand-up comedy show is SOLD OUT!
THANK YOU!

Check our website for more events.

09/06/2026

A STAN IS BORN - AWARD WINNING SHOW!
Alexis Sakellaris
Zurich Improv Comedy Festival June 2026 🔗 in Bio

Saturday 27 June 21:00 , Zürich

A love letter to all the DIVAS and the G**S who stan them! Born in New York City as a closeted kid, Alexis is forced to follow his family to... rural Germany. Ugh. Diva down. Discovering women online is his only salvation: Céline, Whitney, Mariah, Beyonce, Aretha... you name em, he got em…

Get your tickets!
Join us for an unforgettable show at Comedyhaus!






ZURICH IMPROV COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026! GET YOUR TICKETS - BOOK YOUR SPOTS!WORKSHOPS Sat. 20 June - 12:00-16:00 @ TanzhausDO...
05/06/2026

ZURICH IMPROV COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026!
GET YOUR TICKETS - BOOK YOUR SPOTS!

WORKSHOPS
Sat. 20 June - 12:00-16:00 @ Tanzhaus
DO! IMPROVISE - Isabelle Valera
Join us for a high-energy, zero-pressure introduction to Improv Theater!

Sun. 21 June - 10:30-17:00 @ Tanzhaus
CLOWN & PHYSICAL COMEDY - Georgia Paliogianni
Explore the clown world: honor the now, obey impulse!

04/06/2026

ZURICH IMPROV COMEDY FESTIVAL - WORKSHOPS
GET YOUR 🎫 TICKETS! 🔗in BIO.

Sat. 13 June (Sold Out)
STAND-UP COMEDY - Sherri D. Sutton
A high-energy 5-hour stand-up comedy workshop led by an internationally touring comedian.

Sun. 14 June - 10:30-17:00
CONTACT IMPROV - Ettore Nicoletti
FOR IMPROVISERS / Actors / Performers. The body thinks. The scene hits back.

Sat. 20 June - 12:00-16:00
DO! IMPROVISE - Isabelle Valera
Join us for a high-energy, zero-pressure introduction to Improv Theater.

Sun. 21 June - 10:30-17:00
CLOWN & PHYSICAL COMEDY - Georgia Paliogianni
Explore the clown world: honor the now, obey impulse.

Sat. 27 June - 10:30 - 17:00
LONG FORM LAB. (An Introduction) - Jim Libby
Together, we’ll explore how classic long forms work and where we might take them next.

Sat. 27 June - 10:30 - 17:00
WRITING SKETCH COMEDY - Jacob Banigan
The nature of Sketch means we need to make each crazy idea work in a short amount of time.

Sat. 27 June - 10:30 - 17:00
IMPROVISED MUSICAL - Kaisa Kokko Palmer
How to create an instant musical. No need for previous musical improv experience.

Sun. 28 June - 10:30 - 13:30
SILENCE IS GOLDEN - Kaisa Kokko Palmer
Most of the time we use too many words when improvising…

What's On @ CET & Comedyhaus in June? Check our website and get your tickets! 🔗 in BIO.---------------------------------...
01/06/2026

What's On @ CET & Comedyhaus in June? Check our website and get your tickets! 🔗 in BIO.

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Saturday 13 June @ CET
BLESS YOUR HEART & PASS THE TRAUMA - 20:00
Sherri D. Sutton

Award-winning comedian and TEDx speaker Sherri D. Sutton presents Bless Your Heart and Pass the Trauma, a 45-minute “best-of” from her acclaimed one-woman shows....
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Friday 26 June @ Comedyhaus: CET'S ENSEMBLES
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Friday 26 June @ Comedyhaus
ROCKET SUGAR FACTORY - 21:00
Jim&Jacob

RSF is the improv power-duo, Jim Libby (USA) and Jacob Banigan (Canada)...Join us for an exciting SHOW at Comedyhaus!
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Saturday 27 June @ Comedyhaus: The Engineers
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Saturday 27 June @ Comedyhaus
CROCODILE PAWS - 20:00
Kaisa Kokko Palmer & Sara Palmer

These two improvisors traveled across oceans and met by chance in Ireland in 2016. It was love at first sight, except that Sara is from the United States and Kaisa is from Finland....
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Saturday 27 June @ Comedyhaus
A STAN IS BORN- 21:00
Alexis Sakellaris

A love letter to all the DIVAS and the G**S who stan them! Born in New York City as a closeted kid, Alexis is forced to follow his family to... rural Germany. Ugh. Diva down. Discovering women online is his only salvation: Céline, Whitney, Mariah, Beyonce, Aretha... you name 'em, he got 'em…
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Sunday 28 June @ Comedyhaus
LOCAL GROUPS
B.I.G.
Spinoff
Dali Dali
Stubä Prod.
Milquetoast
Hoi Polloi
Georgia & Johnathan
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Sunday 28 June @ Comedyhaus
CET'S TROUPES
The Thing About
Those People
The XFiles
D&D
Diva Therapy
Sneak Peek

Tickets:
www.closeencounterstheatre.com

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NEW COURSES! Step into the spotlight in September 2026!🔗 in BIO. Act, Sing, Dance, Improvise!Try something new, energize...
01/06/2026

NEW COURSES! Step into the spotlight in September 2026!
🔗 in BIO. Act, Sing, Dance, Improvise!

Try something new, energize your routine, and reconnect with yourself, your creativity, and a great community.

Unlock the performer in you, discover new talents, and connect with amazing people. Whether you're chasing a long-time dream, hoping to build confidence, eager to learn new skills, or just want to have a great time - our performing arts courses are the perfect place to start.

Total beginner or ready to level up? Our courses in acting, singing, dancing, musical theatre, and improvisation are open to all ages-children, teens, and adults.

Taster classes now open - link in bio. Located in vibrant Zürich West.

All classes are taught in English.

Join our dynamic, welcoming, and international community.
We can't wait to meet you.

Spots are limited. Register now!

30/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the Musical Improv Masterclass with Ali James!

It was such a pleasure to spend this time together exploring, singing, laughing, and creating. Your willingness to jump into the unknown made the workshop truly special!

A special thank you to Ali James for sharing her creativity, and passion for musical improv. We all came away inspired and with plenty of new tools to play with!

Keep singing, keep playing, and keep improvising!

Check our website for the Next Masterclasses!
www.closeencounterstheatre.com/masterclasses

GET YOUR TICKETS for the next CloseR Encounters!SAT. 30 May. 20:00-23:00. 🔗 in BIO Host Dani 🤩www.closeencounterstheatr...
27/05/2026

GET YOUR TICKETS for the next CloseR Encounters!
SAT. 30 May. 20:00-23:00. 🔗 in BIO

Host Dani 🤩

www.closeencounterstheatre.com/cet-community

Closer Encounters is a variety show! It’s CET’s open stage night! You will be dazzled by singing, dancing and acting numbers! Meet, mingle and party with us late into the night at the CET studio!

Adresse

Pfingstweidstrasse 101
Zürich
8005

Öffnungszeiten

Montag 09:00 - 21:00
Dienstag 09:00 - 21:00
Mittwoch 09:00 - 21:00
Donnerstag 09:00 - 21:00
Freitag 09:00 - 21:00
Samstag 09:00 - 21:00
Sonntag 09:00 - 21:00

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