The English-Speaking Theatre presents

Datum:

25.06.2026 - 04.07.2026

Ort:

Kulturareal Mühle Tiefenbrunnen

Dienste:

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SYNOPSIS

Set during a fiercely contested presidential primary, FARRAGUT NORTH follows a young, ambitious campaign press secretary caught in the brutal machinery of American politics. Written by Beau Willimon (House of Cards / Andor), it offers an unflinching look behind the curtains at the strategists, spokespeople, the media, and dealmakers who shape public perception of representative politics while serving their own ambitions. But as loyalties shift and personal motives collide, the play explores how power, even in small doses, distorts values and relationships.

All performances are in English. Tickets on sale now!

'Willimon’s plot twists are as baroque as those of Jacobean revenge dramas.'

The Arts Desk
'...timelier than ever.'

Chicago Stage and Screen

'...fantastically entertaining.'

Time Out

'...the shooting star is Willimon’s spectacular dialogue in all its witty brutality.'

Chicago Theater Beat

Top 10 plays of 2008

Time Magazine

WHY YOU CAN'T MISS THIS
If you loved the ruthless plotting of House of Cards or the high-stakes tension of Andor, this is the theatrical event of your summer. Written by master storyteller Beau Willimon, Farragut North pulls back the curtain on the hyper-accelerated, cutthroat world of presidential campaigns. You don't have to understand American politics to enjoy the play, in this both actions and words speak loudly.

Experience the razor-sharp dialogue and dark psychological realism that Beau Willimon brought to global television hits, live on a Zurich stage. Clocking in at a tight two and a half hours including intermission, this production delivers a fast-moving story where a single late-night phone call can destroy a lifetime of ambition.

Power is a fragile thing, and tickets for this limited run are on sale now, so secure your seats today.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Thursday, 25th at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Friday, 26th at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Saturday, 27th at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Matinee: Saturday, 27th at 14:00 (end time 16:30)

July
Wednesday, 1st at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Thursday, 2nd at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Friday, 3rd at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Saturday, 4th at 19:30 (end time 22:00)

Matinee:
Saturday, 4th at 14:00 (end time 16:30)

Good to know about Millers: Every row from Row 6 onwards is tiered on regular steps with handrails, ensuring an excellent, unobstructed view of the stage no matter where you sit!

Venue
The Millers

Kulturareal Mühle Tiefenbrunnen, Seefeldstrasse 225, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

A bar is available at the venue.

Tickets
Tickets from 25 CHF. Groups of 10+ get a 10% discount!

Available via Eventfrog's website and apps, and Eventfrog affiliates including all Swiss Post offices, BLS in Bern and Lucern, OLMO TICKET in Bern, and SOB in Kanton Schwyz. Additional charges may apply at affiliate locations.

For information on pricing and availability.

You can also help support our volunteer-run organisation and gain access to early-access tickets, members-only previews, and other perks by becoming a ZEST member.

FARRAGUT NORTH 25th JUN - 4th JUL / verfasst von Beau Willimon

„FARRAGUT NORTH“ spielt vor dem Hintergrund eines hart umkämpften Vorwahlkampfs um das Präsidentenamt und begleitet einen jungen, ehrgeizigen Pressesprecher, der in die brutale Maschinerie der amerikanischen Politik gerät. Die Serie stammt aus der Feder von Beau Willimon („House of Cards“ / „Andor“) und gewährt einen schonungslosen Blick hinter die Kulissen auf die Strategen, Sprecher, Medienvertreter und Dealmaker, die die öffentliche Wahrnehmung der repräsentativen Politik prägen und dabei ihre eigenen Ambitionen verfolgen. Doch während sich Loyalitäten verschieben und persönliche Motive aufeinanderprallen, untersucht das Stück, wie Macht – selbst in kleinen Dosen – Werte und Beziehungen verzerrt.

Alle Vorstellungen finden auf Englisch statt. Der Kartenvorverkauf hat begonnen.

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Links:

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Stand­ort:

Veranstalter:

Zurich English-Speaking Theatre
Heerenschürlistrasse 7
8051 Zürich

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Weitere Infos:

Über Zurich English-Speaking Theatre

ZEST was formed as the Zurich Comedy Club in 1954, but has since undergone some changes. We now run a host of different events throughout the year and have members from over 30 different countries.

Although we have changed over the years, we are still a 100% amateur, 100% self- funded group performing all kinds of theatre.

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ZEST wurde 1954 als Zurich Comedy Club gegründet, hat jedoch seitdem einige Veränderungen erfahren. Mittlerweile veranstalten wir das ganze Jahr über zahlreiche verschiedene Veranstaltungen und haben Mitglieder aus über 30 verschiedenen Ländern.

Obwohl wir uns im Laufe der Jahre verändert haben, sind wir immer noch eine 100 % Amateur- und 100 % selbstfinanzierte Gruppe, die alle Arten von Theater aufführt.

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Quelle:

www.medienbooster.ch