Zürcher Theater Spektakel – Magical Theater Festival by Lake Zurich

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13 stages and over 40 current theater productions from all over the world in 18 days – the "Zürcher Theater Spektakel" is a highlight in Zurich's cultural calendar.

Each year in late summer, the Landiwiese recreation area in Zurich-Wollishofen becomes a major attraction for theater fans and culture aficionados. Located on the shore of Lake Zurich and on the "Saffa-Insel", a small artificial island, the event charms its visitors with a relaxed summer atmosphere. The public is spoiled for choice with high-calibre theatre performances taking place on 13 different stages including locations at Rote Fabrik and a stage in a shipyard hall.

The Festival

The festival is spread over 18 days in late August at the «Landiwiese». This superb, park-like site, located directly on the shores of Lake Zurich, hosts various different sized venues. These include a covered lakeside open-air stage and a shipyard offering undreamt-of spatial possibilities. Onsite restaurants and bars, performances under the open sky and various ad hoc events, together with the appealing programme, attract cultural aficionados and night owls from far beyond the borders of Zurich. It is an annual event that is ablaze with life as we celebrate the last days of summer and the open-air season.

Founded in 1980 as an annual international meeting of independent theatre groups, the Zürcher Theater Spektakel quickly evolved into a cultural event of international appeal. Today it ranks among the most important European festivals for the contemporary performing arts. This success story has been based on consistent and artistically outstanding programming, a unique atmosphere, the large number of engaged and open-minded spectators. For over 30 years these ingredients have made the Theater Spektakel a popular venue for both renowned and upcoming theatre and dance companies from all over the world.

Program

Each year the festival directors invite from around the world 35 to 40 individuals and companies whose creations are marked by formal independence, innovative character and artistic ambition. Part of the budget is reserved for festival-owned productions or co-productions.

August 18–September 4, 2016

www.theaterspektakel.ch