Theatre tips in April

Editor Enno Rennenkampff

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Let yourself be enchanted by these pieces in April: it will be fairytale-like, tough (sic!) and relaxed at the same time.

Hard

What is this "Jö effect" all about? The installative performance "Härzig" is a playful exploration of the cute feeling and invites you to celebrate an anti-patriarchal intimacy.

S'letschte Märlibuech/Relaxed Performance Version

In this musical family theatre piece, attention is paid to a special and informal atmosphere. In addition, a fresh, funny and touching story is told about the fairytale land where all the fairytale books have disappeared.

Narnia

Another magical story is told on the stages of Teatro Dalla Piazza by around 70 children from the Kunterbunt children's and youth theatre. They tell the story of Narnia and take us on an exciting journey into a world of ice and snow - and to ourselves.

Teatro Dalla Piazza

Narnia

Ab 6 Jahren Susan, Edmund und Lucy werden aus dem kriegsversehrten London aufs Land zu einem gutmütigen Geschichtsprofessor geschickt. Dort entdecken sie ...

Fairytale comedy

Fairy tales for the grown-ups! Daniel Wagner performs his versions of well-known and original fairy tales for adults. This time with "Hans im Glück" and "Little Red Riding Hood".

"The sky is on fire"

Vivanne Mösli and Tajana Werik tell of the pain caused by war and of the love, friendship and family that have long connected them in a scenic song recital. An evening in Detush, Ukrainian and Russian.

Theater Ticino Wädenswil

«Der Himmel brennt»

Ursprünglich haben sie etwas ganz anderes geplant: einen Liederabend über die Liebe. Mit schweizerischem Gemüt, ukrainischem Borschtsch und russischem Wodka ...

I want a happy ending for me as a worm

All's well that ends well? The network wildi blaatere examines this topos of the "happy ending" and how these fictional promises can turn into real exploitation, border crossings and violence.

Published from Enno Rennenkampff on March 28, 2024.

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