Weekly drama and performing arts classes for 4 to 18-year-olds in Zurich

Simply Theatre is Switzerland’s leading English-speaking drama and performing arts training company. Established in 2005, we strive to enrich lives and brighten futures through our weekly courses, summer holiday camps, and professional and academy productions.

Our unique and nurturing courses take place in English. Our weekly classes help children develop theatrical and acting skills, boost confidence, build life skills and create lasting friendships.

Please scroll down to view our 2025-26 schedule and term dates in Zurich.

Taster Classes in Zurich – May 2025

Once a year we offer taster classes at our academy open days. Our 2025 taster classes in Zug, for ages 4 years +, will take place on Saturday 17th May.

Our open days and taster classes are the perfect opportunity to come and meet our team and experience a class at Simply Theatre. Outside of these set taster classes we do not off-one off trial classes.

To find out more about taster classes and to register please visit our Taster Classes page

Simply Summer Camps in Zurich

Each summer our week-long camps offer children and young people from 5 to 18 years old the opportunity to work with experienced theatre practitioners. Each week-long course has a specific focus, set against a background of fun theatre games and exercises, song and movement.

Each week-long course has a specific focus, set against a background of fun theatre games and exercises, song and movement. Students discover and learn key components of an actor’s training, meet new friends and develop many valuable life skills to take them well beyond the stage. All of our camps are delivered in English.

Click here to find out more and view our 2025 Simply Summer schedule.

2024 -5 Zurich Term Dates

Term 1: Thursday 29 August – Saturday 14th December 2024
(Half term: Saturday 5th – Saturday 19th  October)
Term 2: Weds 8 January – Weds 16 April 2025
(Half term: Monday 10th- Friday 21st February)
Term 3: Friday 2nd May – Monday 23 June 2025 (inclusive)
(No classes: Thursday 29th – Saturday 31st May)

To log an absence (planned or last-minute) please log into the Parent Portal and select ‘Attendance‘.

2025-26 Zurich Term Dates

Term 1: Wednesday 27th August – Tuesday 16th December 2025
(Half term: Mon 6th October to Sat 18th October)
Term 2: Saturday 8th January – Saturday 18th April 2026
(Half term: Monday 9th to Thursday 19th February, No classes Fri 3rd – Monday 6th April)
Term 3: Friday 2nd May – Monday 23 June 2026 (inclusive)
(No classes: Thursday 14th – Saturday 16th May)

Course Schedule for Zurich 2025-26

Our courses in Zurich run at our studios in Glabstrasse. Please see below for a full timetable of our Zurich course times.

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

Your Academy Manager in Zurich

Peter Grafton

Zurich Academy Location

Simply Theatre Zürich,
Gladbachstrasse 119, 8804
Zürich
Switzerland

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Simply Theatre Productions

Our magical theatre productions are the icing on the cake, broadening our student’s cultural experiences and providing high-quality theatre to English-speaking audiences in Switzerland. Our academy productions feature student actors from Simply Theatre Academy. Professionally directed, they stretch young talent to deliver electrifying performances. Our Professional shows for young people and families bring a slice of the West End to Switzerland. We have an exciting season of shows planned in Geneva, Zurich and Basel for 2024-5. Visit our what’s on page to find out more!