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25.05.2018 19.06.2018 Pro Helvetia

Swiss Theatre Awards 2018

Since 2014, the Federal Office of Culture has presented the Swiss Theatre Awards each year. Preluded with a speech by Federal President Alain Berset, the Swiss Grand Award for Theatre / Hans Reinhart Ring was presented as part of the Swiss Theatertreffen on 24 May in Zurich, along with further Awards for outstanding performances in Swiss Theatre.

24.05.2018 14.06.2018 Pro Helvetia

Figura Festival: Spot on Puppets and Objects

Specialized in puppetry and object theatre, the Figura Theaterfestival will take place from 12 to 17 June in Baden.

15.05.2018 14.06.2018 Pro Helvetia

Swiss Theatre Encounter 2018

Each year the Schweizer Theatertreffen takes place in a different region. Zurich hosts this year’s festival from 23 to 27 May.

09.05.2018 23.05.2018 Pro Helvetia

International network meeting at Operadagen Rotterdam

From 18 to 27 May 2018, Operadagen Rotterdam will present new forms of contemporary music theatre. Thom Luz and several other Swiss artists will participate in the festival.

03.05.2018 Pro Helvetia

Rencontres chorégraphiques

A pioneering festival dedicated to contemporary choreographic writing, the Rencontres chorégraphiques internationales de Seine-Saint-Denis will take place from May 16 to June 16. Three Swiss creations can be seen in the month-long festival.