PRINCIPAL PARTNERS:
BOOKING NOW OPEN
  • DIE MAUSEFALLE

    DIE MAUSEFALLE

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


    about the play
    SAT
    03.10.
    TUE
    06.10.
    THUR
    08.10.
    FRI
    09.10.
    SUN
    11.10.
    WED
    14.10.
    SCHIFFBAU HALLE
  • ICH ERWARTE DIE ANKUNFT DES TEUFELS

    ICH ERWARTE DIE ANKUNFT DES TEUFELS

    based on texts by Mary MacLane
    translated from the English by Ann Cotten, Mirko Bonné and Ulrike Draesner
    adapted for the stage by Marie Rosa Tietjen
    DIRECTED BY: Marie Rosa Tietjen


    about the play
    THUR
    01.10.
    TUE
    06.10.
    FRI
    09.10.
    MON
    12.10.
    SAT
    17.10.
    THUR
    22.10.
    TUE
    03.11.
    PFAUEN
  • DER KLEINE PRINZ

    DER KLEINE PRINZ

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


    about the play
    SAT
    14.11.
    MON
    16.11.
    SUN
    29.11.
    SUN
    29.11.
    SUN
    06.12.
    SUN
    06.12.
    SUN
    13.12.
    SAT
    26.12.
    THUR
    31.12.
    SUN
    03.01.
    PFAUEN
  • STÜTZLIWÖSCH SUPERTRANS – UNO / DUE / TRE

    STÜTZLIWÖSCH SUPERTRANS – UNO / DUE / TRE

    by Kay Matter
    commissioned by the Schauspielhaus Zürich
    UNO DIRECTED BY: Dennis Nolden
    DUE DIRECTED BY:*OTHER ISSUES
    TRE DIRECTED BY: Sarah* Claire Wray


    about the play
    SAT
    26.09.
    SAT
    31.10.
    PFAUEN KAMMER
  • DIE KLEINE MEERJUNGFRAU

    DIE KLEINE MEERJUNGFRAU

    A FLUID FAIRY FANTASY
    by Bastian Kraft and ensemble
    based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen 
    DIRECTED BY: Bastian Kraft


    about the play
    SAT
    03.10.
    SUN
    25.10.
    THUR
    29.10.
    MON
    02.11.
    PFAUEN
  • MANIAC

    MANIAC

    by Benjamín Labatut
    translated from the English by Thomas Brovot
    adapted for the stage by Calixto Bieito
    in collaboration with Adrià Bieito Cami
    DIRECTED BY: Calixto Bieito


    about the play
    MON
    05.10.
    SAT
    10.10.
    PFAUEN
  • THE MOUSETRAP

    THE MOUSETRAP

    by Agatha Christie
    DIRECTED BY: Rafael Sanchez


    about the play
    THUR
    01.10.
    TUE
    13.10.
    SCHIFFBAU HALLE
  • KUNST ALS EXIL

    KUNST ALS EXIL

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


    more info
    SAT
    26.09.
    SUN
    18.10.
    WED
    21.10.
    SUN
    25.10.
    PFAUEN
  • AND THE STARS WILL BE UP TONIGHT

    AND THE STARS WILL BE UP TONIGHT

    A rhythmic–gymnastic essay by and with Mervan Ürkmez
    DIRECTED BY: Mervan Ürkmez


    about the play
    FRI
    09.10.
    MON
    12.10.
    SUN
    18.10.
    TUE
    20.10.
    SCHIFFBAU BOX
  • HANS SCHLEIF

    HANS SCHLEIF

    BY AND WITH: Matthias Neukirch und Julian Klein


    about the play
    THUR
    15.10.
    FRI
    16.10.
    SCHIFFBAU MATCHBOX
  • PFORTE

    PFORTE

    The talk of the town
    WITH: Mike Müller & guests


    more info
    TUE
    20.10.
    PFAUEN
  • 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
  • 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.
    SCHIFFBAU BOX
Next events
SAT 19.09.
DIE DREIGROSCHENOPER

by Bertolt Brecht
in collaboration with Elisabeth Hauptmann
Music by Kurt Weill
DIRECTED BY: Pınar Karabulut
MUSCIAL DIRECTOR: Bettina Ostermeier

by Bertolt Brecht
in collaboration with Elisabeth Hauptmann
Music by Kurt Weill
DIRECTED BY: Pınar Karabulut
MUSCIAL DIRECTOR: Bettina Ostermeier

PFAUEN
Introduction 7 p.m.
Migros subscription
PFAUEN
Migros subscription
LATEST NEWS
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The SCHIFFBAU FLOHMI is turning the Schiffbau Foyer back into a flea market paradise on Sunday, September 27: Discover selected vintage clothing by marko and special treasures from the Schauspielhaus costume and prop inventory.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Ensemble
THE ENSEMBLE
Subscribe to newsletter