CLOSE ENCOUNTERS THEATRE

Zürich's premier English Performing Arts Academy for children, youth, and adults—offering inspiring courses for beginners and experienced performers, captivating performances, and innovative corporate training.

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Sat 13 Jun
BLESS YOUR HEART & PASS THE TRAUMA - STAND-UP SHOW - Sherri D. Sutton
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FREE ENTRANCE - STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW with the workshop participants. Under the guidance of Sherri D. Sutton, the workshop participants have created their own original stand-up comedy sets, and now, it's showtime! They'll present a series of short opening acts before Sherri's 10-minute featured show.
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Sat 04 Jul
Digital Dreamers: A play by Emma Kelly - 18:00-19:00
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Prepare to witness the dark, comic, and insightful conflicts of our future selves. Digital Dreamers raises questions about technology and existence whilst centering around very human relationships. Meet the masters, the divas, and the dysfunctional machines.
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Sat 04 Jul
Digital Dreamers: A play by Emma Kelly - 20:00-21:00
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Prepare to witness the dark, comic, and insightful conflicts of our future selves. Digital Dreamers raises questions about technology and existence whilst centering around very human relationships. Meet the masters, the divas, and the dysfunctional machines.
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Sun 05 Jul
Sketch Comedy, the final showcase! 5 JULY - 14:00-15:00
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Join us for a high-energy live showcase where a brand-new CET ensemble of comedy writers and performers unleash their sharpest jokes, boldest characters, and most unhinged perspectives. This show is a celebration of smart sketch comedy, surprising voices, and fearless punchlines!
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Sun 05 Jul
SHOWCASE! Actor's Studio - 19:30
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Join us for a special night of performances! You will see a variety of scenes, monologues and devised scenarios.
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Sat 05 Sept
Closer Encounters (Open Stage Night) - 5 SEPT. @ 20:00
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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!
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A fantastic place for both newbies and experienced actors! I have been in other theatre classes in the past, but CET is beyond anything I've ever experienced. A truly creative hub managed by a team whose passion and dedication can be seen in everything they do. Expect fun, self-discovery and challenge!

— Andrada Racoare

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