The programme in May

Dear visitors to Gessnerallee, dear artists

After two wonderful, dreamy, sunny weeks, we are now looking forward to a packed and exciting programme in May at the Gessnerallee.

An intense weekend awaits you as early as next week, kicking off on Wednesday 6 May with the latest edition of the monthly themes: ‘Alpha Boys – Research from the Manosphere’ by SRF Investigativ and SRF Data. On the same evening, you can see the choreographic work ‘PERCEPTIONS’ by The Collective – Anna Chiedza Spörri. The Bern-based choreographer, together with four dancers, explores the question of how Black men are perceived in Switzerland and how this external perception affects their self-image.

From 7 to 10 May, ZÜRICH TANZT spreads out across the city and here at the Gessnerallee. We are presenting two of the four performances of “PERCEPTIONS” in collaboration with the popular dance festival, and on Saturday the fantastic ballroom competition ‘The Fur and Lace Kiki Ball’ moves into the North Wing. ‘Dance your Pain’, a disco for bodies that (sometimes) ache, can be seen on Judith-Gessner-Platz, and on Sunday, the ‘Groove Gala – a Playful Rave for Everyone’ invites everyone – young and old, big and small – to a rave at Stall6. And at the workshop ‘Collective Singularities’ by Alessandro Schiattarella, the motto is: away with self-criticism! Bring on playful movements! Secure individual tickets or day passes for all ZÜRICH TANZT events.

To make planning for the coming weeks easier, you’ll find a brief summary of the May programme below.

Programme Overview: May

6 May, 7.30 pm

‘Alpha Boys – Investigations from the Manosphere’ by SRF Investigativ and SRF Data

A series of talks organised by Gessnerallee in collaboration with various editorial teams: once a month, an editorial team selects a key journalistic topic and discusses it live with the audience. This time, the focus is on the ideal of masculinity in the Manosphere. Tickets

6–9 May

‘PERCEPTIONS’ by The Collective – Anna Chiedza Spörri

Impressive dance and poignant text explore the (self-)perception of Black men in Switzerland through the lens of attributions, expectations and self-empowerment. Tickets

9 May, 4 pm

‘The Fur and Lace Kiki Ball’ by Liquid, Prince Zulu, Princess Kinnari Laveaux

A fantastic ballroom competition celebrating the performance art of queer People of Colour across multiple disciplines. Tickets for ZÜRICH TANZT

9 May, 7 pm

‘Dance your Pain’ by Lyn Bentschik and Coco Schwarz

Dancing is fun and is for all bodies, including those that (sometimes) hurt. A come-and-go format with silent disco headphones for everyone to join in. Tickets via ZÜRICH TANZT

10 May, 11 am

‘Collective Singularities’ by Alessandro Schiattarella

Away with self-criticism! Bring on playful movements! A workshop on differences and shared rhythms. Tickets for ZÜRICH TANZT

10 May, 2 pm

‘Groove Gala – a Playful Rave for Everyone’ by Reut Nahum (TUUT Sade) & Kilian Haselbeck (Kil I am)

Raving for all ages: joy, magic and shifting beats for young and old alike. Tickets for ZÜRICH TANZT

20 May, 5.30 pm

‘Making invisible stories visible – the cinematic work of Nicole Vögele’ by artasfoundation

Artistic creation in crisis zones is confronted with challenging questions. In the discussion series “Art in Conflict”, various participants come together to reflect on their experiences. This time with Nicole Vögele, independent filmmaker and journalist. Free admission. More information

23 May, 8 pm

‘The New Uncertainty – Disco Edition’ by Fatima Moumouni

Zurich-based artist Fatima Moumouni continues her discussion series “The New Uncertainty – Disco Edition”! Here, uncertainty isn’t hidden: a format that seeks the ‘um’, shares doubts – far removed from the eternal, annoying ‘WHAT ELSE IS ALLOWED? Tickets

27 May, 8 pm

‘Sue Ellen Bar’

The Sue Ellen Bar presents an evening of intense, experimental sounds. The line-up: Sexuelle Abstinenz, I.C.H., Xeno Volcano, B.Anana and DJ Daniela Alleine. Free entry. More information

28 May to 2 June

‘Uniform’ by LAB Junges Theater Zürich

Between fast fashion, favourite jumpers and the stares of others, 16 performers create a (non-)fashion show that is personal and full of fun. Tickets

Furthermore

After just under two years under new management, we would like to pause and ask you: How do you experience the Gessnerallee today – and how should it develop in the future? With our audience survey, we invite you to share your perspective with us.

Your feedback helps us to further develop our programme, our communications and our accessibility services in a targeted manner. The survey comprises around 40 questions, is divided into thematic sections and can also be completed in part. Taking part in the survey takes approx. 10 to 15 minutes. All information is provided voluntarily and will be analysed anonymously. As a thank you for taking part, you will receive a voucher for an event at the Gessnerallee. Take part in the audience survey now

We wish you a good second half of the week.

The Gessnerallee team