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.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Zurich Improv Comedy Festival - "The 50's"CET Studio, Zurich
The Festival is around the corner!!
Zurich Improv Comedy Festival - "The 50's"!!!
Performances @CET Studio17:30 > Chairs - Improv Theatre Longform
DAY 1:
19:00 > Not So Notorious B.I.G.
19:30 > Diva Therapy
20:15 > D&D
20:45 > Basic PitchesCHAIRS. Improvisational Theatre Long Form. We will enter the world of “Chairs”, a long form of improvisational theatre combining comedy, physical theatre, images, abstract and concrete, and, obviously, chairs.
We've invited 8 LOCAL GROUPS to join the second edition of the Zurich Improv Comedy Festival - "The 50’s"!
JOIN US for this incredible evening and night of improv! And have a drink with us during the party night!
Zurich Improv Comedy Festival 2025 is COMING FAST! Mark your calendars for JUNE 2025 as Close Encounters Theatre brings the world's most talented improvisers for two unforgettable weekends of spontaneous brilliance!
SAVE THE DATES 20, 21, 22 + 27, 28, 29 JUNE 2025 - Zurich Improv Comedy Festival - "The 50's"CET Studio, Zurich
The Festival is around the corner!!
Zurich Improv Comedy Festival - "The 50's"!!!
Performances @CET StudioDAY 2:
19:00 > What Is Normal
19:30 > Milquetoast
20:15 > Stubä Productions!
20:45 > AnundpfirsichWe've invited 8 LOCAL GROUPS to join the second edition of the Zurich Improv Comedy Festival - "The 50’s"!
JOIN US for this incredible evening and night of improv! And have a drink with us during the party night!
Zurich Improv Comedy Festival 2025 is COMING FAST! Mark your calendars for JUNE 2025 as Close Encounters Theatre brings the world's most talented improvisers for two unforgettable weekends of spontaneous brilliance!
SAVE THE DATES 20, 21, 22 + 27, 28, 29 JUNE 2025 - Zurich Improv Comedy Festival - "The 50's"comedy Haus , Zürich
Zurich Improv Comedy Festival - "The 50's"!!!
Professional SHOWSThe Festival is around the corner!!
18:00 > Beginners + Intermediate + Musical Improv + Advanced
BOOK YOUR TICKETS (25chf)21:00 > Rocket Sugar Factory (Jim Libby & Jacob Banigan)
BOOK YOUR TICKETS (35chf)ROCKET SUGAR FACTORY:
RSF is the improv power-duo, Jim Libby (USA) and Jacob Banigan (Canada). Based in Austria, Rocket Sugar Factory tours throughout Europe and North America with their distinct style of impro. Performing sweet and powerful theatrical adventures with humor and bravado, RSF wows audiences with their gracefully fearless antics. Over their combined 50 years in impro, Jim and Jacob have played thousands of shows, worked with the top improvisers around the world, and have won many international comedy competitions, including the Munich Impro Cup, The Berlin Theatresports Cup, and The Austrian National Theatrsports Championships.CET STUDENTS:
Our IMPROV ensembles worked hard to create a never before seen show based on your suggestions! Don't miss this night of laughs and giggles!Zurich Improv Comedy Festival 2025 is COMING FAST! Mark your calendars for JUNE 2025 as Close Encounters Theatre brings the world's most talented improvisers for two unforgettable weekends of spontaneous brilliance!
SAVE THE DATES 20, 21, 22 + 27, 28, 29 JUNE 2025
