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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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UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri 22 May
ANYTHING GOES SHOW | ZURICH IMPROV FESTIVAL | @CET | Improv SHOW
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Anything Goes is an improv night with a simple concept: invite all the Zurich improvisers to perform together, lovingly sabotage their comfort zones, and see what happens… Expect prizes and surprises! Free for performers, CHF 10 for the audience.
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Fri 29 May
MASTERCLASS: MUSICAL IMPROV | Ensemble, ensemble! | Ali James | 18:30-21:30
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Assemble your team and prepare for a transformation in connectedness, stage picture and storytelling in this evening workshop with movement director and Showstopper Ali James. Ali directs and produces the London 50 Hour Improvathon and thrives bringing order to chaos in the most fun way!
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Sat 30 May
Closer Encounters (Open Stage Night) - MAY 30 @ 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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Sat 04 Jul
Digital Dreamers - 18:00-19:15
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What are the ethics and perils that lurk behind the services offered by Digital Dreamers? Close Encounters adult acting class brings you five stories with five stark warnings about the not too distant future. Written by Emma Kelly.
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Sat 04 Jul
Digital Dreamers - 20:00-21:15
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What are the ethics and perils that lurk behind the services offered by Digital Dreamers? Close Encounters adult acting class brings you five stories with five stark warnings about the not too distant future. Written by Emma Kelly.
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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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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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