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THUR 08.10.
DIE MAUSEFALLE

by Agatha Christie
translated from the English by Horst Willems
DIRECTED BY: Rafael Sanchez

by Agatha Christie
translated from the English by Horst Willems
DIRECTED BY: Rafael Sanchez

SCHIFFBAU HALLE
with English surtitles English introduction 6.30 p.m.
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  • THE MOUSETRAP

    THE MOUSETRAP

    by Agatha Christie
    DIRECTED BY: Rafael Sanchez


    about the play
    TUE
    13.10.
    SAT
    23.01.
    THUR
    28.01.
    SCHIFFBAU HALLE
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  • DER ZAUBERER VON OZ

    DER ZAUBERER VON OZ

    by Bastian Kraft
    after the novel by L. Frank Baum
    with an epilogue by Kay Matter
    DIRECTED BY: Bastian Kraft


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    SAT
    24.10.
    MON
    26.10.
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    01.11.
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    06.11.
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    10.11.
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    12.11.
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    21.11.
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    25.11.
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    02.12.
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    05.12.
    SUN
    27.12.
    SAT
    02.01.
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  • DER KLEINE PRINZ

    DER KLEINE PRINZ

    by Antoine de Saint-­Exupéry
    adapted for the stage by Antú Romero Nunes
    DIRECTED BY: Antú Romero Nunes


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    SAT
    14.11.
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    22.11.
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    26.12.
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    26.12.
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    27.12.
    THUR
    31.12.
    SUN
    03.01.
    PFAUEN
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  • MAGIC KINGDOM

    MAGIC KINGDOM

    by Álvaro Nogales and Adrián Perea
    translated from the Spanish by Franziska Muche
    commissioned by the Schauspielhaus Zürich
    DIRECTED BY: Álvaro Nogales and Adrián Perea


    about the play
    FRI
    20.11.
    TUE
    24.11.
    SUN
    29.11.
    THUR
    03.12.
    TUE
    29.12.
    WED
    30.12.
    SCHIFFBAU BOX
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  • DAS GROSSE HEFT

    DAS GROSSE HEFT

    by Ágota Kristóf
    translated from the French by Eva Moldenhauer
    adapted for the stage by Lucia Bihler and Rose Reiter
    DIRECTED BY: Lucia Bihler


    about the play
    FRI
    04.12.
    WED
    16.12.
    SUN
    20.12.
    WED
    30.12.
    TUE
    05.01.
    THUR
    07.01.
    TUE
    19.01.
    FRI
    22.01.
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  • ARCHIVES OF FEELINGS

    ARCHIVES OF FEELINGS

    by Gisèle Vienne
    with texts by Marie NDiaye and the ensemble
    DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY: Gisèle Vienne


    about the play
    THUR
    10.12.
    SAT
    12.12.
    SUN
    13.12.
    MON
    14.12.
    WED
    16.12.
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    17.12.
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    06.04.
    WED
    07.04.
    FRI
    09.04.
    SAT
    10.04.
    MON
    12.04.
    WED
    14.04.
    FRI
    16.04.
    SCHIFFBAU HALLE
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  • DIE LEIDEN DES JUNGEN WERTHER

    DIE LEIDEN DES JUNGEN WERTHER

    by Johann Wolfgang Goethe
    adapted for the stage by Pınar Karabulut
    DIRECTED BY: Pınar Karabulut


    about the play
    SAT
    12.12.
    TUE
    29.12.
    PFAUEN
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  • KUNST ALS EXIL

    KUNST ALS EXIL

    A series of readings and discussions to mark the 100th anniversary


    more info
    SUN
    18.10.
    WED
    21.10.
    SUN
    25.10.
    PFAUEN
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  • HANS SCHLEIF

    HANS SCHLEIF

    BY AND WITH: Matthias Neukirch und Julian Klein


    about the play
    THUR
    15.10.
    FRI
    16.10.
    SCHIFFBAU MATCHBOX
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  • ZUKUNFTSMUSIK – DAS KI-KABINETT DES DR. KARPICZENKO

    ZUKUNFTSMUSIK – DAS KI-KABINETT DES DR. KARPICZENKO

    Existential slide shows, musical interludes and MORE (!!)
    WITH: Patrick Karpiczenko & guests


    more info
    FRI
    16.10.
    PFAUEN
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  • EINAR SCHLEEF – ICH HABE KEIN DEUTSCHLAND GEFUNDEN

    EINAR SCHLEEF – ICH HABE KEIN DEUTSCHLAND GEFUNDEN

    Screening and post-screening discussion with director Sandra Prechtel


    more info
    SAT
    31.10.
    PFAUEN
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  • PFORTE

    PFORTE

    The talk of the town
    WITH: Mike Müller & guests


    more info
    TUE
    20.10.
    PFAUEN
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  • IMMER WIEDER SONNTAG

    IMMER WIEDER SONNTAG

    A series on art, science, and politics


    more info
    SUN
    15.11.
    SUN
    22.11.
    PFAUEN
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  • BLIXA BARGELD

    BLIXA BARGELD

    A Journey with Blixa Bargeld


    more info
    FRI
    20.11.
    PFAUEN
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  • ETERNITY

    ETERNITY

    FRAUEN, SUPERCARS UND GLOBALER KOLLAPS – MIT FLORENTINA HOLZINGER
    A film by Susanne Regina Meures


    more info
    TUE
    01.12.
    PFAUEN
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  • The exhibition “THE THREEPENNY OPERA” AT THE SCHAUSPIELHAUS ZÜRICH takes us on a journey through the decades, introducing us to the people who brought the Pfauen to life and the aesthetics that shaped their work.

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  • ART AS EXILE tells the stories of artists who found refuge in Zurich and speaks with those who live and work in exile in Switzerland today.

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  • 100 years of the Pfauenbühne and countless stories behind it. In our anniversary blog, we explore the people, encounters, and events that have shaped the theater. Join us on this journey of discovery!

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  • On November 8, the Schiffbau will transform into Scaryland.

    From morning until night, a diverse program full of ghosts and spirits awaits you, featuring eerily beautiful stories, creative workshops, exciting panel discussions, thrilling concerts, and cool hands-on activities.

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  • Good news! The Swan Shirt is back in stock – just in time for the start of the new 2026/27 season and in new colours.

    Discover it now in the online shop.

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  • There are hundreds of reasons to take out a theatre season ticket. The best ones come from our audience.
    Whether you’re a curious newcomer, a seasoned theatre enthusiast or a lifelong supporter – there’s a season ticket to suit everyone. Discover all our season tickets for the 2026/27 season now.

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  • Your event in our facilities. Welcome your guests in the special atmosphere of the theatre world. The foyers and auditoria of both theatres can be booked for a variety of occasions during off-peak periods.

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