Queer karaoke meets Strauss: three Zurich shows you can still catch

Three chances before the Zurich premiere ends A Swiss premiere that refuses neat categories is running at Zürcher Theater Spektakel this weekend. In “DI/Strauss Technique”, musician, performer and queer activist Ivo Dimchev mixes karaoke, exercise and operetta camp into a shared evening about desire, self-determination and the pleasure of being together.

Shows take place in Rote Fabrik’s Aktionshalle: Saturday 15 August at 21:30, Sunday at 20:30 and Monday at 20:00. The performance lasts 80 minutes, is in English and is for ages 18+. Standard tickets are CHF 40 and reduced tickets CHF 20. The organiser lists remaining tickets at the box office for Sunday and Monday; check the official page before travelling.

This is not a quiet night at the theatre The audience is addressed directly and invited to sing, leave their seats and move around. The official content information also flags references to sexual practices, theatrical haze and flashing lights. This is not for anyone expecting a conventional seated show; for people who enjoy queer performance as a communal, camp experience, it is one of Zurich’s most unusual cultural options this weekend.

The production is part of Zürcher Theater Spektakel and takes place at Rote Fabrik, Seestrasse 395. Times and ticket information come directly from the organiser and were checked on 15 August.