What we’re about
Zürich's English Performing Arts Academy for children, youth and adults. We offer unique courses, shows, and corporate training.
Join the vibrant and welcoming community of Close Encounters Theatre (CET)! We are a group of creative souls who thrive on spontaneity and collaboration. Beyond the stage, we aim to create a diverse gathering of individuals united by their love for the performing arts! 🎭 Musicals, plays, live improv shows, open stage nights and more! We gather and attend shows, courses and workshops together. CET is a community that fosters deep connections and lasting friendships. Close Encounters Theatre is Zurich's English Performing Arts Academy. It's a safe space to learn, and where mistakes are celebrated as opportunities for growth. We're thrilled to welcome you and have you in our community.
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Season's Greetings & Best Wishes for the New Year! Check out our COURSES 2026
Location not specified yetCOURSES 2026
Next course: Acting Shakespeare (Intermediate) - Monday 5 January.
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More about CET
Unleash your inner star at Zurich’s English Performing Arts hub! From acting, improv, comedy writing… to Broadway-style classes, there’s a stage for everyone at Close Encounters Theatre.
Close Encounters Theatre is Zurich’s premier English-speaking performing arts academy, offering dynamic acting, singing, dancing, comedy writing, learning german, improv classes and more for children, youth, and adults — from beginners to experienced performers.
We host live shows and community events like open-stage nights, improv jams, and variety performances, creating a vibrant creative hub for expression, connection, and fun. In addition to training and productions, CET also offers corporate workshops and private coaching that use theatre techniques to build confidence, communication, presentation skills, and team cohesion.
We want to help people grow creatively and personally through performance arts in a supportive, playful environment.
Next classes: https://www.closeencounterstheatre.com/adult-courses
- Present Yourself
- Acting Shakespeare (Intermediate)
- Acting for Beginners
- Physical Comedy & Mask for Beginners
- Improv Academy Beginners / Intermediate
- Sketch comedy writing
- Broadway Jazz Dance Beginners
- Tap Dance for Beginners
- Jazz & Heels Dance
- Broadway Academy Beginners / Intermediate
- Voice Intensive Beginners / Intermediate
- Stage & Production Design
- SPEAK UP! Learning German through Theatre
We hope to see you soon :)
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