Opening of the Blickfelder Festival 2026 ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalThe festival team warmly invites you to the opening event: together, we spin the future! Eleven days full of creativity, discovery, and hands-on activities await you. Students and artists offer insights into their projects. Imagination, collaboration, and surprising experiences run like a common thread through our programme – be part of it, discover, create, and bring your own ideas! Admission to the opening is free. Registration at festival_at_blickfelder.ch is appreciated. Tickets for the subsequent performance of Sfumato can be purchased on our website.

Sfumato ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalHave you ever wondered what it would be like to be a pigeon, a fish, or a tree? We live surrounded by people and other living beings. Why do we show consideration for some and not for others?Sfumato is a poetic journey through the relationships we form with other species. An experience that blurs boundaries and cultivates compassion, care, and solidarity.A visual and touching experience for all generations that changes the way we see the world around us. Meeting point:Square in front of the GZ BucheggInformation for schools:2nd – 5th primary school We offer an introduction to Sfumato for your class. A theater educator will contact you to arrange an appointment. The theater educator will visit your class for a lesson and prepare the students for the theater walk in a playful way. Credits Written and directed by: Anna Claramonte und Marc Guillén Performance:Anna Claramonte, Marc Guillén, Mauricio Sierra, Francesco Sinopoli Tech: Ximena Canas Costumes, puppets, and masks:Llum de Fideu Painting pigeon mask: Marti Doy Artistic consultation:Sergi Estebanell (deShakers) und Nuria Legarda Distribution:Ana Sala (IKEBANAH ARTES ESCENICAS) With the support of:Festival Escena Poblenou, Roca Umbert, Teatre Nu, Can Felipa, Institut de Cultura de Barcelona, Barcelona Crea, Nau Ivanow In partnership with:Institut Ramon Llull Llum de Fideu (ES)A stroll among trees, fish, and pigeons —discover new perspectives

Sfumato ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalHave you ever wondered what it would be like to be a pigeon, a fish, or a tree? We live surrounded by people and other living beings. Why do we show consideration for some and not for others?Sfumato is a poetic journey through the relationships we form with other species. An experience that blurs boundaries and cultivates compassion, care, and solidarity.A visual and touching experience for all generations that changes the way we see the world around us. Meeting point:Square in front of the GZ BucheggInformation for schools:2nd – 5th primary school We offer an introduction to Sfumato for your class. A theater educator will contact you to arrange an appointment. The theater educator will visit your class for a lesson and prepare the students for the theater walk in a playful way. Credits Written and directed by: Anna Claramonte und Marc Guillén Performance:Anna Claramonte, Marc Guillén, Mauricio Sierra, Francesco Sinopoli Tech: Ximena Canas Costumes, puppets, and masks:Llum de Fideu Painting pigeon mask: Marti Doy Artistic consultation:Sergi Estebanell (deShakers) und Nuria Legarda Distribution:Ana Sala (IKEBANAH ARTES ESCENICAS) With the support of:Festival Escena Poblenou, Roca Umbert, Teatre Nu, Can Felipa, Institut de Cultura de Barcelona, Barcelona Crea, Nau Ivanow In partnership with:Institut Ramon Llull Llum de Fideu (ES)A stroll among trees, fish, and pigeons —discover new perspectives

Fritt fram ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalFloating, tilting, balancing – trying again and again! In Fritt fram, three artists play with balance: one loses her footing, one suddenly finds herself upside down, and one balances on her hands. Mari, Mikael, and Natalie try out rules, break them, or invent new ones. Between joy, courage, and vulnerability, their trust in each other grows. A circus piece about playing as a serious matter – and about how much a body can carry, alone and together. At the end, the audience is invited onto the stage to try it out for themselves, balance along with the performers, and discover the world from new perspectives.Information for schools: Kindergarten – 1st primary class Credits With:Mikael Kristiansen, Natalie Oleinik, Mari StoknesMusic: Jonathan KroghFrom: KompaniTO and Mikael Kristiansen KompaniTO (NO)Balance between courage, play, and adventure

Who am I ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalSchool stress, the search for an apprenticeship, self-discovery – young people today face many challenges. Where do I stand? Who am I? What can I do, and where is my place in the world? Students from the Berufswahl- und Weiterbildungsschule Wetzikon turn their gaze to these questions and create their own documentary film, sharing their hopes, dreams, and uncertainties. At the Blickfelder Festival, the film celebrates its premiere and invites the audience to experience these stories together.Information Places are limited – please register in advance by email. Credits Concept, direction and editing:Anna ThommenDirection and camera:Gabriela BetschartStudents BWZ:Aliyah, Alissa, Celina, Dana, Denisa, Francesca, Fynn, Hanna, Jennifer, Lisa, Lou, Marjam, Robin, Romina, Yangchen, ZoéTeachers:Fabienne Müller, Jurij KolbProject coordinator:Nico Grüninger Anna Thommen, Gabriela Betschart, BWSZO Berufswahlschule Zürcher Oberland, WetzikonA short documentary about the search for our place in the world

Participation – in the Interplay between School and Art ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWhat remains when an artistic school project comes to an end? This specialist day focuses on the lasting impact of participatory art projects in schools. Drawing on concrete practical examples, participants explore how projects can be embedded in everyday school life, try out collaborative ways of working, and reflect on participatory cooperation. For teachers, school administrators, and arts and culture professionals. Registration via info_at_assitej.chASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalSymposium

Young Creators ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival Want to know who's out and about at the Blickfelder Festival? Do you dare to ask questions, listen carefully, and look closely? Then become a festival reporter! Grab a camera, meet artists, guests, staff members, and other children. In a three-hour workshop, filmkids coaches will teach you how to ask interview questions and record short clips. Afterwards, you'll edit the footage together into a social media video and experience how many short clips come together to create a festival feature. Information: Age 9–12 Registration required Credits Direction:filmkids.chIn cooperation with:Kikuka (Kinder Kultur Kalender) filmkids.ch und KikukaJunior Reporters at the Festival

Message to future me ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalImagine sending a message to your future self. What would you say to the person you'll be? What dreams do you have today? What matters to you? What do you absolutely want to remember later? Write a letter, make a collage, draw something, or leave a secret message. In five years, a surprise will be waiting for you: a letter from your past self! Credits Concept:BlickfelderRealisation:Sibylle Grüter, Christine Glauser Sibylle Grüter, Christine Glauser (CH)Letters to the Future

Screen Printing ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival Design your own Blickfelder T-shirt or festival cotton tote bag. In autumn 2025, many people embroidered online for Blickfelder – creating all kinds of wild, funny, and colourful characters. You may have already spotted them on our posters, website, or in the leporello. Some of them are now waiting to travel further – with you, as a print on fabric. Choose a character and select a print template. Bring your own T-shirt, bag, or whatever else you'd like to print on, or buy something to print on at the venue. Further information Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Price: Small character CHF 5.– Large character CHF 10.– Anna Kuriger und TeamThe mobile workshop of the GZ Buchegg

Are You Spinning?! ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival"Are You Spinning?!" invites young and old to let their imagination run wild. It's all about spinning – in the literal and the figurative sense: connecting, linking, and rethinking. From small wooden pallets, a walk-through construction is built and shaped further with colourful strings and wool threads. In the process, nets, patterns, pathways, and small objects come together step by step into a living artwork that shows how new things emerge from shared ideas – playful, creative, and accessible to everyone. Further information: Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. After the concert by La Nefera on Sunday, 7 June at approx. 5:00 pm, the artwork will be dismantled together – pallets can be taken home. If you have one, please bring your own cordless drill. Credits Hochhinaus:Tobi Hobi, Andi Peter, Stefan Schmidhofer and team Kollektiv Hochhinaus (CH)Creative Workshop

Blickfelder Busy Picture ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalCome to the photo studio, choose your scene, and strike a pose to become part of the picture. Click by click, the busy picture grows. Soon you'll appear in it yourself – among other figures, gestures, and moments. Find yourself in the Blickfelder bustle! From many individual moments, a dense web of little stories gradually takes shape – a woven-together snapshot of the Blickfelder Festival 2026. Information A photo consent form must be signed to participate. Children and young people under 12 require the consent of a parent or guardian. The form can be signed on site. Posters of the finished busy picture can be purchased and collected on Sunday, 7 June. Credits Concept and realisation:Vera Kluser, Marco Schmid, Anna Reinhold Stadtgewimmel (CH)Click and you're right in the middle of it

Sfumato ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalHave you ever wondered what it would be like to be a pigeon, a fish, or a tree? We live surrounded by people and other living beings. Why do we show consideration for some and not for others?Sfumato is a poetic journey through the relationships we form with other species. An experience that blurs boundaries and cultivates compassion, care, and solidarity.A visual and touching experience for all generations that changes the way we see the world around us. Meeting point:Square in front of the GZ BucheggInformation for schools:2nd – 5th primary school We offer an introduction to Sfumato for your class. A theater educator will contact you to arrange an appointment. The theater educator will visit your class for a lesson and prepare the students for the theater walk in a playful way. Credits Written and directed by: Anna Claramonte und Marc Guillén Performance:Anna Claramonte, Marc Guillén, Mauricio Sierra, Francesco Sinopoli Tech: Ximena Canas Costumes, puppets, and masks:Llum de Fideu Painting pigeon mask: Marti Doy Artistic consultation:Sergi Estebanell (deShakers) und Nuria Legarda Distribution:Ana Sala (IKEBANAH ARTES ESCENICAS) With the support of:Festival Escena Poblenou, Roca Umbert, Teatre Nu, Can Felipa, Institut de Cultura de Barcelona, Barcelona Crea, Nau Ivanow In partnership with:Institut Ramon Llull Llum de Fideu (ES)A stroll among trees, fish, and pigeons —discover new perspectives

Being there ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWho belongs, who doesn't – and who decides? In the project "Being there", students explored the eponymous photo series by artists Omar Victor Diop and Lee Shulman. The work makes injustice visible, while at the same time showing the courage to resist, and turns the gaze back on us as viewers. Where is my place?In their own artistic works, the students engage with visibility, exclusion, and their place in society. Using photographic collages and poetic texts, they distilled the collective process into an artistic audio-visual walk, which they present as a scenic tour through the exhibition.Exhibition teaserat the festival centre, continuously accessibleGuided tour dates at Museum Rietberg Sa. 30.5. 14-15 Uhr Tickets Thu. 4.6. 18-19 Uhr  Tickets Sa. 6.6. 14-15 Uhr Tickets Exhibition at Museum Rietberg«Being there» is part of the exhibition "A Kind of Paradise". Colonial-era Photography in Contemporary Art. Admission requires a regular exhibition ticket. Credits Pupils 5th grade, Milchbuck Primary School:Ajan, Alin, Alma, Anika, Arun, Aurelio, Emil, Fritz, Idil, Ilaria, Jonas, Kilian, Konrad, Lena, Lenny, Leonardo, Linda, Lino, Lua, Luisa, Malenka, Matilda, Max, Mengia, Mia, Mias, Milo, Nina, Nuray, Otis, Pauline, Pia, Roman, Yara Year 8 students, Liguster Secondary School:Arlinda, Azad, Dorian, Fausto, Francesca, Francis, Hamza, Inaya, Isabel, Loreen, Luka, Osman, Remas, Saranda, Yemlihan Concept and mediation:Brigit Rufer, Museum Rietberg Audio design, text and sound design:Daniel Hobi Scenography:Tobias Maurer, Museum Rietberg Set design, dramaturgy:Fjolla Rizvanolli Teachers:Seraina Bodmer, Maren Fischer, Jonas Frey Project coordination:Silvia Hildebrand Museum Rietberg, Kantonsschule Wiedikon, Sekundarschule Milchbuck, Sekundarschule Liguster, Zürich (CH) A scenic tour about belonging

FOBO – Fear Of Better Options ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalMaking a decision is brutal. You have to commit. In doing so, you say goodbye to many other possibilities. Was that a good decision? When is a decision a bad one? Gut feeling? Listening to your heart? Deciding with your head?The students set off on a search through the labyrinth of decisions. They developed tools and games to support festival visitors in their decision-making.Whether it's choosing a drink at the bar, your plans to emigrate, or your choice of career – the decision professionals are there for you. Are you ready to bear the consequences of your decision? Credits Concept and realisation:Noha Badir (Theater Hora), Robin Gilly (Theater Hora), Florian LampertYear 9 students:Ari, Arthur, Basile, Florine, Irem, Jesko, Juri, Konrad, Lara, Luna, Matteo, Melissza, Miguel, Moritz, Shemanto, Simon, Urosch, YounesTeacher:Lea KofmelProject coordinator:Sabina Reich Noha Badir, Robin Gilly, Florian Lampert, Schulhaus Aemtler B, Zürich (CH) Bureau for decision-making

Band Together ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWhat does my ideal space look like – and what do I want to experience in it? Students collaborate with ZHdK students to create a meeting place at the festival centre. A place that is open to everyone: for DJ sets, communal lunches, tournaments, or moments of quiet. The space and the activities that take place within it continue to develop throughout the festival in exchange with the audience. Credits Students ZHdK: Salomé Baumann, Jana Hipp, Julia Fanconi, Fadri Holstein, Julia Franconi, Linda Knoll, Christoph Mehr, Mimi Peneva, Emilie Van Kleef, Aurelio Cardenas Vera, Vera Vitali pupils 9th grade:Alissa, Bianca, Bilal, Bruna, Diona, Dionard, Elias, Elmir, Erijon, Fabian, Gion, Immanuel, Jan, Lindyana, Mykyta, Nadia, Nataliia, Nelly, Romeo, Serina, TréciaTeacher:Thomas SchenkerConcept/mentoring:Florian Bachmann & Seraina Dür & Stephanie MüllerProject coordinator:Noémie Blumenthal Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Schulhaus Breite, Hinwil (CH)Space for encounters

Discover the Forest – Awakening Stories ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalPupils venture into real and imaginary forests, experience nature with all their senses, and develop characters and stories. Through the creative process, individual ideas grow together into a shared work – like trees forming a forest.At the Blickfelder Festival, these ideas come together in a «walk-in picture book»: an interactive art installation that transports visitors of all ages into imaginative forest worlds. Visitors are invited to draw their own fantasy creatures and become part of the ever-growing story forest. Credits Artist:Regi WidmerYear 1 Primary pupils:Zhina, Andri, Zeyneb, Asja, Yehor, Ameer, Clara, Emilia, Umut, Evin, Tuana, Finn, Suhaila, Lazar, Sibel, Maid, Ruben, Mila, Rohat, Miracle, Nino, Öykü, NoahTeachers:Nadine Egeler and Nadine KohlerProject coordinator:Renate Kämpf Regi Widmer, Schulhaus Guggenbühl, Oberwinterthur (CH) A Walk-Through Picture Book Full of Fantasy

Traces of Dance ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalKindergarten children discover their body as a creative tool: using paint and drawing materials, their movements leave colourful traces in the space, on paper, fabric, or the floor. Through play with dance, movement, and rhythmic exercises, they experience coordination, spatial awareness, and body perception. Step by step, they experiment with movement approaches, materials, and colour. In the end, a large painted fabric canvas is created, which is exhibited at Blickfelder together with a short documentary film of the process. Credits Dance educator:Nicole KoblerPupils:Achille, Aloïs, Elena, Elian, Elodie, Ilea, Liliana, Lua, Marlon, Maymouna, Melissa, Riccardo, Riad, Selma, Vojin, YolaTeachers:Claudia Lüscher Caprez, Barbara Gübeli, Mona Oechslin, Ali GamzaevProject coordinator:Nico Grüninger Nicole Kobler, Kindergarten Probstei Zürich (CH) movement becomes image

Inventing Games through Play ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWhat actually makes a game a game – and how do you invent one that doesn't exist yet? Under the guidance of professional game designers, pupils did exactly that: testing rules, discarding them, rethinking them, inventing stories, and bringing game pieces to life. Along the way, familiar game conventions were boldly questioned – does a memory pair really have to consist of two cards?At the Blickfelder Festival, the pupils will present their self-developed games to an audience for the first time. They explain the rules, guide people through the gameplay, and invite everyone to join in. Credits Pupils 5th grade: Andrea, Aylin, Charlotte, Clara, Donart, Eric, Isabelle, Joaquin, Kevon, Kuzey, Lean, Mael, Mara, Samuel, Stella, Stephanie, Viktor, Yafet, Zoe Game developers:Gebrüder Frei: Die Spielemacher, Lukas & Ueli Frei Teacher:Simone Sagi Kiss Project coordinator:Tanja Stauffer Gebrüder Frei: Die Spielemacher, Primarschule Sihlweid, Zürich (CH) Invented by children. Played by you.

WORTSTATT ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival"Can we, as a class, agree on a topic, write a rap about it, compose a chorus, and perform the song at the Blickfelder Festival at the end?" The students of WORTSTATT found out: "We can do even more than that!" They designed posters and flyers, chose costumes, worked out a choreography, took photos, and planned their trip to Zurich for the festival. They became graphic designers, organisers, PR managers, technicians, and – not least – singers and rappers who will perform their own song on stage for the very first time. A process that takes courage. That demands teamwork. And that shows: when many voices come together, something more than music is created – a performance that brings people together. Credits Pupils 5th grade:Aira, Andy, Anna, Aurélie, Charlotte, Conrad, Daja, Dionysios, Enesa, Gustav, Jael, Julian, Leano, Leonardo, Louis, Lukas, Maria, Maximilian, Michaël, Nina, Selina, Tenzin, Tim, ZoéMusicians:Carmen Oswald and Camron MhinaTeacher:Christina MontiProject coordination:Theresa Künz Carmen Oswald,  Camron Mhina, Primarschule Erlenbach (CH)Concert

Fritt fram ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalFloating, tilting, balancing – trying again and again! In Fritt fram, three artists play with balance: one loses her footing, one suddenly finds herself upside down, and one balances on her hands. Mari, Mikael, and Natalie try out rules, break them, or invent new ones. Between joy, courage, and vulnerability, their trust in each other grows. A circus piece about playing as a serious matter – and about how much a body can carry, alone and together. At the end, the audience is invited onto the stage to try it out for themselves, balance along with the performers, and discover the world from new perspectives.Information for schools: Kindergarten – 1st primary class Credits With:Mikael Kristiansen, Natalie Oleinik, Mari StoknesMusic: Jonathan KroghFrom: KompaniTO and Mikael Kristiansen KompaniTO (NO)Balance between courage, play, and adventure

Preparing for a miracle ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalPreparing for a Miracle is a one-man show in which catastrophe and magic come together. Trapped on a large, empty stage, the character is constantly subjected to new trials that defy all rules of common sense. Through magic tricks and impressive circus acts, this seemingly simple play transforms into a poetic and funny universe where the world no longer functions as it should. Information for schools:4th primary class – 3rd secondary level Credits Concept, direction, and performance:Marc OosterhoffArtistic collaboration, assistant director:Latifeh Hadji Collaboration on dramaturgy:Eric VautrinExternal view – Magic:Arthur ChavaudretResearch, concept and sound design:Maxime SteinerSound research and sound design:Olivia PedroliStage design:Léo PiccirelliTechnical Director and light design:Leo GarciaAssistant Technical Director:Laurie GerberLight, sound, and spatiality of sound:Filipe Pascoal, Armand Pochon (im Wechsel)Stage technology: Marius Barthaux, Orso Meyer, Marco Bataille-Testu, David Melendy (im Wechsel) Stage construction:Werkstätten des Théâtre Vidy-LausanneProps:Carole Allemand, Cédric Oosterhoff, Mathieu DorsazCostumes:Marie JeanrenaudMask:Nathalie MonodProduction (Creation):Mariana NunesAdministration:Valérie NiederoestBooking & Tour Management:Isabelle Campiche Cie Moost - Marc Oosterhoff (CH)When everything goes wrong, the miracle begins

Fritt fram ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalFloating, tilting, balancing – trying again and again! In Fritt fram, three artists play with balance: one loses her footing, one suddenly finds herself upside down, and one balances on her hands. Mari, Mikael, and Natalie try out rules, break them, or invent new ones. Between joy, courage, and vulnerability, their trust in each other grows. A circus piece about playing as a serious matter – and about how much a body can carry, alone and together. At the end, the audience is invited onto the stage to try it out for themselves, balance along with the performers, and discover the world from new perspectives.Information for schools: Kindergarten – 1st primary class Credits With:Mikael Kristiansen, Natalie Oleinik, Mari StoknesMusic: Jonathan KroghFrom: KompaniTO and Mikael Kristiansen KompaniTO (NO)Balance between courage, play, and adventure

Preparing for a miracle ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalPreparing for a Miracle is a one-man show in which catastrophe and magic come together. Trapped on a large, empty stage, the character is constantly subjected to new trials that defy all rules of common sense. Through magic tricks and impressive circus acts, this seemingly simple play transforms into a poetic and funny universe where the world no longer functions as it should. Information for schools:4th primary class – 3rd secondary level Credits Concept, direction, and performance:Marc OosterhoffArtistic collaboration, assistant director:Latifeh Hadji Collaboration on dramaturgy:Eric VautrinExternal view – Magic:Arthur ChavaudretResearch, concept and sound design:Maxime SteinerSound research and sound design:Olivia PedroliStage design:Léo PiccirelliTechnical Director and light design:Leo GarciaAssistant Technical Director:Laurie GerberLight, sound, and spatiality of sound:Filipe Pascoal, Armand Pochon (im Wechsel)Stage technology: Marius Barthaux, Orso Meyer, Marco Bataille-Testu, David Melendy (im Wechsel) Stage construction:Werkstätten des Théâtre Vidy-LausanneProps:Carole Allemand, Cédric Oosterhoff, Mathieu DorsazCostumes:Marie JeanrenaudMask:Nathalie MonodProduction (Creation):Mariana NunesAdministration:Valérie NiederoestBooking & Tour Management:Isabelle Campiche Cie Moost - Marc Oosterhoff (CH)When everything goes wrong, the miracle begins

Message to future me ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalImagine sending a message to your future self. What would you say to the person you'll be? What dreams do you have today? What matters to you? What do you absolutely want to remember later? Write a letter, make a collage, draw something, or leave a secret message. In five years, a surprise will be waiting for you: a letter from your past self! Credits Concept:BlickfelderRealisation:Sibylle Grüter, Christine Glauser Sibylle Grüter, Christine Glauser (CH)Letters to the Future

Blickfelder Busy Picture ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalCome to the photo studio, choose your scene, and strike a pose to become part of the picture. Click by click, the busy picture grows. Soon you'll appear in it yourself – among other figures, gestures, and moments. Find yourself in the Blickfelder bustle! From many individual moments, a dense web of little stories gradually takes shape – a woven-together snapshot of the Blickfelder Festival 2026. Information A photo consent form must be signed to participate. Children and young people under 12 require the consent of a parent or guardian. The form can be signed on site. Posters of the finished busy picture can be purchased and collected on Sunday, 7 June. Credits Concept and realisation:Vera Kluser, Marco Schmid, Anna Reinhold Stadtgewimmel (CH)Click and you're right in the middle of it

Being there ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWho belongs, who doesn't – and who decides? In the project "Being there", students explored the eponymous photo series by artists Omar Victor Diop and Lee Shulman. The work makes injustice visible, while at the same time showing the courage to resist, and turns the gaze back on us as viewers. Where is my place?In their own artistic works, the students engage with visibility, exclusion, and their place in society. Using photographic collages and poetic texts, they distilled the collective process into an artistic audio-visual walk, which they present as a scenic tour through the exhibition.Exhibition teaserat the festival centre, continuously accessibleGuided tour dates at Museum Rietberg Sa. 30.5. 14-15 Uhr Tickets Thu. 4.6. 18-19 Uhr  Tickets Sa. 6.6. 14-15 Uhr Tickets Exhibition at Museum Rietberg«Being there» is part of the exhibition "A Kind of Paradise". Colonial-era Photography in Contemporary Art. Admission requires a regular exhibition ticket. Credits Pupils 5th grade, Milchbuck Primary School:Ajan, Alin, Alma, Anika, Arun, Aurelio, Emil, Fritz, Idil, Ilaria, Jonas, Kilian, Konrad, Lena, Lenny, Leonardo, Linda, Lino, Lua, Luisa, Malenka, Matilda, Max, Mengia, Mia, Mias, Milo, Nina, Nuray, Otis, Pauline, Pia, Roman, Yara Year 8 students, Liguster Secondary School:Arlinda, Azad, Dorian, Fausto, Francesca, Francis, Hamza, Inaya, Isabel, Loreen, Luka, Osman, Remas, Saranda, Yemlihan Concept and mediation:Brigit Rufer, Museum Rietberg Audio design, text and sound design:Daniel Hobi Scenography:Tobias Maurer, Museum Rietberg Set design, dramaturgy:Fjolla Rizvanolli Teachers:Seraina Bodmer, Maren Fischer, Jonas Frey Project coordination:Silvia Hildebrand Museum Rietberg, Kantonsschule Wiedikon, Sekundarschule Milchbuck, Sekundarschule Liguster, Zürich (CH) A scenic tour about belonging

Band Together ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWhat does my ideal space look like – and what do I want to experience in it? Students collaborate with ZHdK students to create a meeting place at the festival centre. A place that is open to everyone: for DJ sets, communal lunches, tournaments, or moments of quiet. The space and the activities that take place within it continue to develop throughout the festival in exchange with the audience. Credits Students ZHdK: Salomé Baumann, Jana Hipp, Julia Fanconi, Fadri Holstein, Julia Franconi, Linda Knoll, Christoph Mehr, Mimi Peneva, Emilie Van Kleef, Aurelio Cardenas Vera, Vera Vitali pupils 9th grade:Alissa, Bianca, Bilal, Bruna, Diona, Dionard, Elias, Elmir, Erijon, Fabian, Gion, Immanuel, Jan, Lindyana, Mykyta, Nadia, Nataliia, Nelly, Romeo, Serina, TréciaTeacher:Thomas SchenkerConcept/mentoring:Florian Bachmann & Seraina Dür & Stephanie MüllerProject coordinator:Noémie Blumenthal Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Schulhaus Breite, Hinwil (CH)Space for encounters

Discover the Forest – Awakening Stories ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalPupils venture into real and imaginary forests, experience nature with all their senses, and develop characters and stories. Through the creative process, individual ideas grow together into a shared work – like trees forming a forest.At the Blickfelder Festival, these ideas come together in a «walk-in picture book»: an interactive art installation that transports visitors of all ages into imaginative forest worlds. Visitors are invited to draw their own fantasy creatures and become part of the ever-growing story forest. Credits Artist:Regi WidmerYear 1 Primary pupils:Zhina, Andri, Zeyneb, Asja, Yehor, Ameer, Clara, Emilia, Umut, Evin, Tuana, Finn, Suhaila, Lazar, Sibel, Maid, Ruben, Mila, Rohat, Miracle, Nino, Öykü, NoahTeachers:Nadine Egeler and Nadine KohlerProject coordinator:Renate Kämpf Regi Widmer, Schulhaus Guggenbühl, Oberwinterthur (CH) A Walk-Through Picture Book Full of Fantasy

Traces of Dance ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalKindergarten children discover their body as a creative tool: using paint and drawing materials, their movements leave colourful traces in the space, on paper, fabric, or the floor. Through play with dance, movement, and rhythmic exercises, they experience coordination, spatial awareness, and body perception. Step by step, they experiment with movement approaches, materials, and colour. In the end, a large painted fabric canvas is created, which is exhibited at Blickfelder together with a short documentary film of the process. Credits Dance educator:Nicole KoblerPupils:Achille, Aloïs, Elena, Elian, Elodie, Ilea, Liliana, Lua, Marlon, Maymouna, Melissa, Riccardo, Riad, Selma, Vojin, YolaTeachers:Claudia Lüscher Caprez, Barbara Gübeli, Mona Oechslin, Ali GamzaevProject coordinator:Nico Grüninger Nicole Kobler, Kindergarten Probstei Zürich (CH) movement becomes image

Inventing Games through Play ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWhat actually makes a game a game – and how do you invent one that doesn't exist yet? Under the guidance of professional game designers, pupils did exactly that: testing rules, discarding them, rethinking them, inventing stories, and bringing game pieces to life. Along the way, familiar game conventions were boldly questioned – does a memory pair really have to consist of two cards?At the Blickfelder Festival, the pupils will present their self-developed games to an audience for the first time. They explain the rules, guide people through the gameplay, and invite everyone to join in. Credits Pupils 5th grade: Andrea, Aylin, Charlotte, Clara, Donart, Eric, Isabelle, Joaquin, Kevon, Kuzey, Lean, Mael, Mara, Samuel, Stella, Stephanie, Viktor, Yafet, Zoe Game developers:Gebrüder Frei: Die Spielemacher, Lukas & Ueli Frei Teacher:Simone Sagi Kiss Project coordinator:Tanja Stauffer Gebrüder Frei: Die Spielemacher, Primarschule Sihlweid, Zürich (CH) Invented by children. Played by you.

In My Shoes ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalTwo school classes – one with a focus on special needs education – embarked together on a creative journey, discovering common ground and questioning what "normality" means.Inspired by their impressions, they designed artistic shoes – shoes that tell stories, ask questions, and provoke thought. In an extraordinary shoe shop, visitors can borrow a pair and go for a walk with the pupils, sharing thoughts, ideas, and experiences – about what connects us, sets us apart, and moves us. Credits pupils 5th to 7th grade:Lucian, Andrés, Anja, Coline, Eloise, Gustav, Imran, Joséphine, Leon, Lorisa, Mark, Mauro, Mayuri, Melanie, Melina, Milo, Nick, Qiana, Robin, Yara, Arb, Johann, Lea, Mira, Nicolle, Jules, Verona, Eric, Daris, Mira, Nico, LulietaTheatre education:Samira Youssef and Nicole BreitenmoserScenography:Anna NauerTeachers:Vivienne Giessmann, Charlotte Meyer, Len WagnerProject coordination:Andrea Kohler Samira Youssef, Nicole Breitenmoser, Anna Nauer, Primarschule Allenmoos, Heilpädagogische Schule Leutschenbach (CH) A walk through stories and perspectives

Young Creators ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival Want to know who's out and about at the Blickfelder Festival? Do you dare to ask questions, listen carefully, and look closely? Then become a festival reporter! Grab a camera, meet artists, guests, staff members, and other children. In a three-hour workshop, filmkids coaches will teach you how to ask interview questions and record short clips. Afterwards, you'll edit the footage together into a social media video and experience how many short clips come together to create a festival feature. Information: Age 9–12 Registration required Credits Direction:filmkids.chIn cooperation with:Kikuka (Kinder Kultur Kalender) filmkids.ch und KikukaJunior Reporters at the Festival

Are You Spinning?! ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival"Are You Spinning?!" invites young and old to let their imagination run wild. It's all about spinning – in the literal and the figurative sense: connecting, linking, and rethinking. From small wooden pallets, a walk-through construction is built and shaped further with colourful strings and wool threads. In the process, nets, patterns, pathways, and small objects come together step by step into a living artwork that shows how new things emerge from shared ideas – playful, creative, and accessible to everyone. Further information: Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. After the concert by La Nefera on Sunday, 7 June at approx. 5:00 pm, the artwork will be dismantled together – pallets can be taken home. If you have one, please bring your own cordless drill. Credits Hochhinaus:Tobi Hobi, Andi Peter, Stefan Schmidhofer and team Kollektiv Hochhinaus (CH)Creative Workshop

Uf alli Fäll ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival For many years, they have been winning the hearts of young and old alike. Now Silberbüx is putting on a concert for and with you. Steffi, Maurice, and Benno create a wild, funny world full of friendship. They bring along their boundless joy of play, the big hits, and new songs from the successful audio play series "1st to 5th Case"! No ticket is required for the concert. At the end of the show, there will be a collection where you pay what you can and wish. Credits Silberbüx:Stefanie Hess, Benno Muheim, Maurice Berthele Silberbüx (CH)Family Concert

FOBO – Fear Of Better Options ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalMaking a decision is brutal. You have to commit. In doing so, you say goodbye to many other possibilities. Was that a good decision? When is a decision a bad one? Gut feeling? Listening to your heart? Deciding with your head?The students set off on a search through the labyrinth of decisions. They developed tools and games to support festival visitors in their decision-making.Whether it's choosing a drink at the bar, your plans to emigrate, or your choice of career – the decision professionals are there for you. Are you ready to bear the consequences of your decision? Credits Concept and realisation:Noha Badir (Theater Hora), Robin Gilly (Theater Hora), Florian LampertYear 9 students:Ari, Arthur, Basile, Florine, Irem, Jesko, Juri, Konrad, Lara, Luna, Matteo, Melissza, Miguel, Moritz, Shemanto, Simon, Urosch, YounesTeacher:Lea KofmelProject coordinator:Sabina Reich Noha Badir, Robin Gilly, Florian Lampert, Schulhaus Aemtler B, Zürich (CH) Bureau for decision-making

Weather, Warmth, Wonder ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival "Hello. How lovely that you're here. You haven't been around for very long, have you. I mean – on this planet. You are human, aren't you?" The climate has written a love letter to humanity. The allies of the climate guide the audience along the traces of this declaration of love. At various stations around the GZ Buchegg, the messages of the climate become tangible – and at the end, the audience is invited to send a message back to the climate themselves. The dance students of the Musikschule Konservatorium Zürich are between 8 and 14 years old and invite you to physically experience the different conditions of weather, warmth, and wonder, and to become part of an actively engaged community. Information Meeting point: Courtyard of GZ Buchegg The audience moves from station to station – there are no seats. Credits Choreography:Anna HeinimannStudents MKZ:Cedric, Chloé, Lorena, Malia, Laia, Aurelia, Runa, Zoe, Lotta, Yana, Rea, Lena, Lea, Linda, Alissa, Iva, Emma, Clara, Magdalena, Lara, Carla, Yoriko, Greta, Meto, Maila, Joleen, LouisText and Voice:Miriflu Engeler Musikschule Konservatorium Zürich MKZ (CH)Love Letters to the Climate

Preparing for a miracle ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalPreparing for a Miracle is a one-man show in which catastrophe and magic come together. Trapped on a large, empty stage, the character is constantly subjected to new trials that defy all rules of common sense. Through magic tricks and impressive circus acts, this seemingly simple play transforms into a poetic and funny universe where the world no longer functions as it should. Information for schools:4th primary class – 3rd secondary level Credits Concept, direction, and performance:Marc OosterhoffArtistic collaboration, assistant director:Latifeh Hadji Collaboration on dramaturgy:Eric VautrinExternal view – Magic:Arthur ChavaudretResearch, concept and sound design:Maxime SteinerSound research and sound design:Olivia PedroliStage design:Léo PiccirelliTechnical Director and light design:Leo GarciaAssistant Technical Director:Laurie GerberLight, sound, and spatiality of sound:Filipe Pascoal, Armand Pochon (im Wechsel)Stage technology: Marius Barthaux, Orso Meyer, Marco Bataille-Testu, David Melendy (im Wechsel) Stage construction:Werkstätten des Théâtre Vidy-LausanneProps:Carole Allemand, Cédric Oosterhoff, Mathieu DorsazCostumes:Marie JeanrenaudMask:Nathalie MonodProduction (Creation):Mariana NunesAdministration:Valérie NiederoestBooking & Tour Management:Isabelle Campiche Cie Moost - Marc Oosterhoff (CH)When everything goes wrong, the miracle begins

Penguin ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWith humor and care, Hamzeh Al-Hussien takes the audience on his personal journey: to his village in the Syrian mountains, through the Jordanian refugee camp to his new home in England — and into his own imaginative inner world full of music, dance, dreams, and marbles. He tells of displacement by war, discrimination, and being the “penguin” who cannot fly but proudly explores the world at his own pace. An autobiographical story that finds humor, light, and hope in difficult circumstances.Accompanying program:Immediately following the performance, there will be a 15-minute discussion with the actor and the director.Information for schools:1st–3rd secondary level Credits Performance and concept: Hamzeh Al Hussien Direction and concept: Amy Golding Dramaturgy: Lindsay Rodden Movement director: Nadia Iftkhar Lights and creative caption design: Simon Cole Stage management: Andrea Scrimshaw Assistant director: Olivia Furber Translation: Yasmeen Ghawri Sound design: Hamza Arnaout Stage and costume design:Jida AkilCostume management: Lou Duffy Hamzeh Al Hussien & Amy Golding (UK)About the courage to go your own way, even if you can't fly

Penguin ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWith humor and care, Hamzeh Al-Hussien takes the audience on his personal journey: to his village in the Syrian mountains, through the Jordanian refugee camp to his new home in England — and into his own imaginative inner world full of music, dance, dreams, and marbles. He tells of displacement by war, discrimination, and being the “penguin” who cannot fly but proudly explores the world at his own pace. An autobiographical story that finds humor, light, and hope in difficult circumstances.Accompanying program:Immediately following the performance, there will be a 15-minute discussion with the actor and the director.Information for schools:1st–3rd secondary level Credits Performance and concept: Hamzeh Al Hussien Direction and concept: Amy Golding Dramaturgy: Lindsay Rodden Movement director: Nadia Iftkhar Lights and creative caption design: Simon Cole Stage management: Andrea Scrimshaw Assistant director: Olivia Furber Translation: Yasmeen Ghawri Sound design: Hamza Arnaout Stage and costume design:Jida AkilCostume management: Lou Duffy Hamzeh Al Hussien & Amy Golding (UK)About the courage to go your own way, even if you can't fly

Bachibouzouk ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalImagine waking up in the middle of the night – and suddenly everything has changed.The floor sparkles, the walls seem to breathe, and shimmering sheets transform into animals, mountains, and fantastical creatures. Welcome to the world of the Bachibouzouk – wild, fearless, and playful spirits. A boy stumbles into this strange world and meets a mischievous duo – part clown, part spirit, part tinkerer – who delight in placing obstacles in his path. He faces challenges, overcomes trials, and discovers new strengths within himself. Through breathtaking dance, Bachibouzouk tells a story of trials that bring people together and of shared dreams that keep friendships alive.Information for Schools: 1st – 3rd Primary Class Credits InterpretationJérémie Nicolet, Louis Bourel, Jérôme FévrierConceptPhilippe SaireChoreographyPhilippe Saire in Zusammenarbeit mit den PerformendenSounddesignStéphane VecchionePropsJulie ChapallazCostumeIsa BoucharlatScenographyAtelier Antilope SàrlTechnical DirectorCristobal RossierLighting designChristobal Rossier, Philippe SaireAssistantSamuel PerthuisCo-productionPetit Théâtre de Lausanne, La Gare, arts et jeunesse de Monthey, La Grenouille – Centre théâtre jeune public de Biel / Bienne, Théâtre Forum de Meyrin, Residenz Théâtre Sévelin 36 in LausannePartnerDie Compagnie hat eine Vereinbarung mit der Stadt Lausanne und dem Kanton WaadtSupported byLoterie Romande, Pro Helvetia, der Stiftung Philanthropische Familie Sandoz, der Fondation Françoise Champoud, der Fondation Ernst Goehner und der Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung, dem F.A.I.P. des Teintureries und der Fondation Pittet Cie Philippe Saire (CH)Where imagination comes to live

House of Changing Times ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWe're building a house for time! After a playful introduction with the world-inventors from Theater PurPur, it's time to build, think, and invent. From a wide variety of materials, a walk-through house of transformation takes shape – with rooms full of old secrets, new futures, and surprising ideas. Together we create an artwork that keeps on changing: a grand installation made of imagination, curiosity, and collaboration. Information: Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. On Sunday, 7 June at 3:00 pm, the House of Transformation becomes a museum. From 5:00 pm onwards, you can collect the objects you built and take them home. Credits Concept and play:Silvana Peterelli, Olivia Stauffer, Melissa Melvin and Claudia Seeberger Team Theater Purpur (CH)Workshop

Message to future me ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalImagine sending a message to your future self. What would you say to the person you'll be? What dreams do you have today? What matters to you? What do you absolutely want to remember later? Write a letter, make a collage, draw something, or leave a secret message. In five years, a surprise will be waiting for you: a letter from your past self! Credits Concept:BlickfelderRealisation:Sibylle Grüter, Christine Glauser Sibylle Grüter, Christine Glauser (CH)Letters to the Future

Screen Printing ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival Design your own Blickfelder T-shirt or festival cotton tote bag. In autumn 2025, many people embroidered online for Blickfelder – creating all kinds of wild, funny, and colourful characters. You may have already spotted them on our posters, website, or in the leporello. Some of them are now waiting to travel further – with you, as a print on fabric. Choose a character and select a print template. Bring your own T-shirt, bag, or whatever else you'd like to print on, or buy something to print on at the venue. Further information Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Price: Small character CHF 5.– Large character CHF 10.– Anna Kuriger und TeamThe mobile workshop of the GZ Buchegg

Are You Spinning?! ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival"Are You Spinning?!" invites young and old to let their imagination run wild. It's all about spinning – in the literal and the figurative sense: connecting, linking, and rethinking. From small wooden pallets, a walk-through construction is built and shaped further with colourful strings and wool threads. In the process, nets, patterns, pathways, and small objects come together step by step into a living artwork that shows how new things emerge from shared ideas – playful, creative, and accessible to everyone. Further information: Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. After the concert by La Nefera on Sunday, 7 June at approx. 5:00 pm, the artwork will be dismantled together – pallets can be taken home. If you have one, please bring your own cordless drill. Credits Hochhinaus:Tobi Hobi, Andi Peter, Stefan Schmidhofer and team Kollektiv Hochhinaus (CH)Creative Workshop

Blickfelder Busy Picture ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalCome to the photo studio, choose your scene, and strike a pose to become part of the picture. Click by click, the busy picture grows. Soon you'll appear in it yourself – among other figures, gestures, and moments. Find yourself in the Blickfelder bustle! From many individual moments, a dense web of little stories gradually takes shape – a woven-together snapshot of the Blickfelder Festival 2026. Information A photo consent form must be signed to participate. Children and young people under 12 require the consent of a parent or guardian. The form can be signed on site. Posters of the finished busy picture can be purchased and collected on Sunday, 7 June. Credits Concept and realisation:Vera Kluser, Marco Schmid, Anna Reinhold Stadtgewimmel (CH)Click and you're right in the middle of it

Being there ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWho belongs, who doesn't – and who decides? In the project "Being there", students explored the eponymous photo series by artists Omar Victor Diop and Lee Shulman. The work makes injustice visible, while at the same time showing the courage to resist, and turns the gaze back on us as viewers. Where is my place?In their own artistic works, the students engage with visibility, exclusion, and their place in society. Using photographic collages and poetic texts, they distilled the collective process into an artistic audio-visual walk, which they present as a scenic tour through the exhibition.Exhibition teaserat the festival centre, continuously accessibleGuided tour dates at Museum Rietberg Sa. 30.5. 14-15 Uhr Tickets Thu. 4.6. 18-19 Uhr  Tickets Sa. 6.6. 14-15 Uhr Tickets Exhibition at Museum Rietberg«Being there» is part of the exhibition "A Kind of Paradise". Colonial-era Photography in Contemporary Art. Admission requires a regular exhibition ticket. Credits Pupils 5th grade, Milchbuck Primary School:Ajan, Alin, Alma, Anika, Arun, Aurelio, Emil, Fritz, Idil, Ilaria, Jonas, Kilian, Konrad, Lena, Lenny, Leonardo, Linda, Lino, Lua, Luisa, Malenka, Matilda, Max, Mengia, Mia, Mias, Milo, Nina, Nuray, Otis, Pauline, Pia, Roman, Yara Year 8 students, Liguster Secondary School:Arlinda, Azad, Dorian, Fausto, Francesca, Francis, Hamza, Inaya, Isabel, Loreen, Luka, Osman, Remas, Saranda, Yemlihan Concept and mediation:Brigit Rufer, Museum Rietberg Audio design, text and sound design:Daniel Hobi Scenography:Tobias Maurer, Museum Rietberg Set design, dramaturgy:Fjolla Rizvanolli Teachers:Seraina Bodmer, Maren Fischer, Jonas Frey Project coordination:Silvia Hildebrand Museum Rietberg, Kantonsschule Wiedikon, Sekundarschule Milchbuck, Sekundarschule Liguster, Zürich (CH) A scenic tour about belonging

Band Together ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWhat does my ideal space look like – and what do I want to experience in it? Students collaborate with ZHdK students to create a meeting place at the festival centre. A place that is open to everyone: for DJ sets, communal lunches, tournaments, or moments of quiet. The space and the activities that take place within it continue to develop throughout the festival in exchange with the audience. Credits Students ZHdK: Salomé Baumann, Jana Hipp, Julia Fanconi, Fadri Holstein, Julia Franconi, Linda Knoll, Christoph Mehr, Mimi Peneva, Emilie Van Kleef, Aurelio Cardenas Vera, Vera Vitali pupils 9th grade:Alissa, Bianca, Bilal, Bruna, Diona, Dionard, Elias, Elmir, Erijon, Fabian, Gion, Immanuel, Jan, Lindyana, Mykyta, Nadia, Nataliia, Nelly, Romeo, Serina, TréciaTeacher:Thomas SchenkerConcept/mentoring:Florian Bachmann & Seraina Dür & Stephanie MüllerProject coordinator:Noémie Blumenthal Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Schulhaus Breite, Hinwil (CH)Space for encounters

Discover the Forest – Awakening Stories ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalPupils venture into real and imaginary forests, experience nature with all their senses, and develop characters and stories. Through the creative process, individual ideas grow together into a shared work – like trees forming a forest.At the Blickfelder Festival, these ideas come together in a «walk-in picture book»: an interactive art installation that transports visitors of all ages into imaginative forest worlds. Visitors are invited to draw their own fantasy creatures and become part of the ever-growing story forest. Credits Artist:Regi WidmerYear 1 Primary pupils:Zhina, Andri, Zeyneb, Asja, Yehor, Ameer, Clara, Emilia, Umut, Evin, Tuana, Finn, Suhaila, Lazar, Sibel, Maid, Ruben, Mila, Rohat, Miracle, Nino, Öykü, NoahTeachers:Nadine Egeler and Nadine KohlerProject coordinator:Renate Kämpf Regi Widmer, Schulhaus Guggenbühl, Oberwinterthur (CH) A Walk-Through Picture Book Full of Fantasy

Traces of Dance ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalKindergarten children discover their body as a creative tool: using paint and drawing materials, their movements leave colourful traces in the space, on paper, fabric, or the floor. Through play with dance, movement, and rhythmic exercises, they experience coordination, spatial awareness, and body perception. Step by step, they experiment with movement approaches, materials, and colour. In the end, a large painted fabric canvas is created, which is exhibited at Blickfelder together with a short documentary film of the process. Credits Dance educator:Nicole KoblerPupils:Achille, Aloïs, Elena, Elian, Elodie, Ilea, Liliana, Lua, Marlon, Maymouna, Melissa, Riccardo, Riad, Selma, Vojin, YolaTeachers:Claudia Lüscher Caprez, Barbara Gübeli, Mona Oechslin, Ali GamzaevProject coordinator:Nico Grüninger Nicole Kobler, Kindergarten Probstei Zürich (CH) movement becomes image

Inventing Games through Play ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWhat actually makes a game a game – and how do you invent one that doesn't exist yet? Under the guidance of professional game designers, pupils did exactly that: testing rules, discarding them, rethinking them, inventing stories, and bringing game pieces to life. Along the way, familiar game conventions were boldly questioned – does a memory pair really have to consist of two cards?At the Blickfelder Festival, the pupils will present their self-developed games to an audience for the first time. They explain the rules, guide people through the gameplay, and invite everyone to join in. Credits Pupils 5th grade: Andrea, Aylin, Charlotte, Clara, Donart, Eric, Isabelle, Joaquin, Kevon, Kuzey, Lean, Mael, Mara, Samuel, Stella, Stephanie, Viktor, Yafet, Zoe Game developers:Gebrüder Frei: Die Spielemacher, Lukas & Ueli Frei Teacher:Simone Sagi Kiss Project coordinator:Tanja Stauffer Gebrüder Frei: Die Spielemacher, Primarschule Sihlweid, Zürich (CH) Invented by children. Played by you.

I am Bigger Than You ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWho can hold their breath the longest? Who is taller? Who looks away first? Who jumps higher, further, or runs faster? We all know these little competitions. They're fun, they challenge us, and they help us get to know ourselves and others better. With plenty of humour, playful energy, and physical commitment, six students from the acting class throw themselves into these questions. The young audience is invited to laugh along and reflect – on comparisons, on themselves, and on the little contests of everyday life. Credits Direction:Lukas Schmocker, Matthias WalterActing:Florian Gamillscheg, Luise Frommann, Theresa Kaplick, Coelestin Meier, Louis Rüegger, Zoé Spycher ZHdK Studierende Theater A Short Piece on the Theme of Comparison

In My Shoes ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalTwo school classes – one with a focus on special needs education – embarked together on a creative journey, discovering common ground and questioning what "normality" means.Inspired by their impressions, they designed artistic shoes – shoes that tell stories, ask questions, and provoke thought. In an extraordinary shoe shop, visitors can borrow a pair and go for a walk with the pupils, sharing thoughts, ideas, and experiences – about what connects us, sets us apart, and moves us. Credits pupils 5th to 7th grade:Lucian, Andrés, Anja, Coline, Eloise, Gustav, Imran, Joséphine, Leon, Lorisa, Mark, Mauro, Mayuri, Melanie, Melina, Milo, Nick, Qiana, Robin, Yara, Arb, Johann, Lea, Mira, Nicolle, Jules, Verona, Eric, Daris, Mira, Nico, LulietaTheatre education:Samira Youssef and Nicole BreitenmoserScenography:Anna NauerTeachers:Vivienne Giessmann, Charlotte Meyer, Len WagnerProject coordination:Andrea Kohler Samira Youssef, Nicole Breitenmoser, Anna Nauer, Primarschule Allenmoos, Heilpädagogische Schule Leutschenbach (CH) A walk through stories and perspectives

Weather, Warmth, Wonder ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival "Hello. How lovely that you're here. You haven't been around for very long, have you. I mean – on this planet. You are human, aren't you?" The climate has written a love letter to humanity. The allies of the climate guide the audience along the traces of this declaration of love. At various stations around the GZ Buchegg, the messages of the climate become tangible – and at the end, the audience is invited to send a message back to the climate themselves. The dance students of the Musikschule Konservatorium Zürich are between 8 and 14 years old and invite you to physically experience the different conditions of weather, warmth, and wonder, and to become part of an actively engaged community. Information Meeting point: Courtyard of GZ Buchegg The audience moves from station to station – there are no seats. Credits Choreography:Anna HeinimannStudents MKZ:Cedric, Chloé, Lorena, Malia, Laia, Aurelia, Runa, Zoe, Lotta, Yana, Rea, Lena, Lea, Linda, Alissa, Iva, Emma, Clara, Magdalena, Lara, Carla, Yoriko, Greta, Meto, Maila, Joleen, LouisText and Voice:Miriflu Engeler Musikschule Konservatorium Zürich MKZ (CH)Love Letters to the Climate

The School Dances! ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalSince 2021, the Sekundarschule Im Birch in Zurich Oerlikon and the Zurich Opera House have been working closely together as part of the project "Die Schule tanzt!" ("The School Dances!"). Over five years, dance workshops, project weeks, and rehearsal visits have become a regular part of school life for all secondary school pupils. "Die Schule tanzt!" connects education and the arts, creating space for creativity, teamwork, and the pupils' own artistic expression. The 3rd grade secondary pupils work together with professional choreographers to develop several dance pieces, which are performed publicly in the assembly hall of the Sekundarschule Im Birch. Tickets  Ticket reservation for public performances  Registration for school performances by email. Credits In cooperation with:Zurich Opera House, Sekundarschule Im Birch Zurich, and the Centre for School Development at the University of Teacher Education Zurich (PHZH)Choreographers:Mirjam Barakar, Myriam Gurini, Anna Heinimann, Luvyen Mederos Gutiérrez, Björn Buz Meier, Audrey WagnerAssistants:Hannah Aerni, Ella Bauer, Franka Feder, Reut Nahum, Robin Waldburger, Ladina WhiteheadDancers:all 104 Year 9 studentsProduction director:Bettina HolzhausenTeachers:Rosita Engeler, Bahar Heesen, Priska Sigrist, Florian Frey, Simone Lonzi, Fabienne Goller and Daniela Ackerl Opernhaus Zürich, Schule in Birch, Zürich (CH) 2026 Final Pieces by 3rd-Year Secondary Students

An-ki ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalAn-ki means universe and is the imaginary world created by a girl named Adja. In this world, giants threaten to destroy her dreams and the forest around her. Adja and her family search for the roots of their past and hope for the future in order to protect a world that is falling apart. An-ki is a theatrical experience that opens all the senses: here, you can see, hear, move, and touch. Every corner holds a secret, every movement tells a story — An-Ki is not only the world on stage, but also the world within us.Accessibility:The play takes place in a tent that is not accessible for wheelchairs and other mobility aids. You have to bend down at the entrance, and the paths inside the tent are narrow.Information for schools:2nd – 4th primary class Credits Artistic direction and authors: Íngrid Codina und Guillem Geronès Performance:Clara Centenera, Ingrid Codina und Guillem GeronèsMusic:Mika LecuyerLights:Andreu Fàbregas, Albert MossollStage design:Rui Macedo und Guillem GeronèsProduction management:Ana Sala – Ikebanah Artes Escénicas Cia. Ortiga (ES)Where courage takes root and dreams save the forest

Regiert euch! ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalDemocracy isn't just about elections, parliaments, and governments; it's also in your feed, in discussions with friends, and at protests. It affects us all.In the interactive performance “Regiert euch!” (Govern yourselves!), we move together through various arenas of democracy and ask: Can demonstrations make a difference? How do social media shape your opinion? And what do we do when anti-democratic tendencies become louder?The stage becomes a playing field: you help decide who comes to power, what is strengthened, what is pushed back, and which issues need new attention. This creates a polyphonic space that belongs to all of us. “Regiert euch!” shows that it is worth defending democracy — it thrives on your voices and your actions. Information for schools:6th primary class - 3rd secondary school Credits Director: Turbo Pascal Stage design and costumes: Janina Janke Music: Friedrich Greiling Video: Daniela del Pomar Video assistance: Paul Holdsworth Dramaturgy:Leila Etheridge Artistic mediation: Irina-Simona Bârcă, İlayda Schattner With (alternating): Friedrich Greiling, Anna Lepskaya, Mira Tscherne Eva Plischke, Angela Löer, Frank Oberhäußer Turbo Pascal (De)Interactive performance on the topic of democracy

Hopeful Monsters ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalImagine hands turning into fins, roots, or wings — in Hopeful Monsters, the most unusual creatures come to life! Full of fun, they hop, swim, and flutter through the world: from the first little wriggles in the water to the wild, colorful forms of life that surround us today. In vivid images, Hopeful Monsters tells the exciting story of evolution: how plants and animals have transformed and grown over millions of years. A story of amazement at the crazy diversity of life – and a reminder that we humans are also animals in some way.Information for schools:Kindergarten – 2nd primary class Credits Performance:Bori Mező, Ella Mackay and Alex YoungConcept:Hopeful MonsterMusic: Micheal Hyland Lights:Topher Dagg and Sarah Wright (Curious School of Puppetry) Developed with the support of:Creative Scotland, Moving Parts Scratch Space, Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse, Curious School of Puppetry and Outside Eyes at Tron Theatre Glasgow Hopeful Monster (UK) A fantastic journey through water, earth, and air

Bachibouzouk ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalImagine waking up in the middle of the night – and suddenly everything has changed.The floor sparkles, the walls seem to breathe, and shimmering sheets transform into animals, mountains, and fantastical creatures. Welcome to the world of the Bachibouzouk – wild, fearless, and playful spirits. A boy stumbles into this strange world and meets a mischievous duo – part clown, part spirit, part tinkerer – who delight in placing obstacles in his path. He faces challenges, overcomes trials, and discovers new strengths within himself. Through breathtaking dance, Bachibouzouk tells a story of trials that bring people together and of shared dreams that keep friendships alive.Information for Schools: 1st – 3rd Primary Class Credits InterpretationJérémie Nicolet, Louis Bourel, Jérôme FévrierConceptPhilippe SaireChoreographyPhilippe Saire in Zusammenarbeit mit den PerformendenSounddesignStéphane VecchionePropsJulie ChapallazCostumeIsa BoucharlatScenographyAtelier Antilope SàrlTechnical DirectorCristobal RossierLighting designChristobal Rossier, Philippe SaireAssistantSamuel PerthuisCo-productionPetit Théâtre de Lausanne, La Gare, arts et jeunesse de Monthey, La Grenouille – Centre théâtre jeune public de Biel / Bienne, Théâtre Forum de Meyrin, Residenz Théâtre Sévelin 36 in LausannePartnerDie Compagnie hat eine Vereinbarung mit der Stadt Lausanne und dem Kanton WaadtSupported byLoterie Romande, Pro Helvetia, der Stiftung Philanthropische Familie Sandoz, der Fondation Françoise Champoud, der Fondation Ernst Goehner und der Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung, dem F.A.I.P. des Teintureries und der Fondation Pittet Cie Philippe Saire (CH)Where imagination comes to live

Hopeful Monsters ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalImagine hands turning into fins, roots, or wings — in Hopeful Monsters, the most unusual creatures come to life! Full of fun, they hop, swim, and flutter through the world: from the first little wriggles in the water to the wild, colorful forms of life that surround us today. In vivid images, Hopeful Monsters tells the exciting story of evolution: how plants and animals have transformed and grown over millions of years. A story of amazement at the crazy diversity of life – and a reminder that we humans are also animals in some way.Information for schools:Kindergarten – 2nd primary class Credits Performance:Bori Mező, Ella Mackay and Alex YoungConcept:Hopeful MonsterMusic: Micheal Hyland Lights:Topher Dagg and Sarah Wright (Curious School of Puppetry) Developed with the support of:Creative Scotland, Moving Parts Scratch Space, Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse, Curious School of Puppetry and Outside Eyes at Tron Theatre Glasgow Hopeful Monster (UK) A fantastic journey through water, earth, and air

The School Dances! ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalSince 2021, the Sekundarschule Im Birch in Zurich Oerlikon and the Zurich Opera House have been working closely together as part of the project "Die Schule tanzt!" ("The School Dances!"). Over five years, dance workshops, project weeks, and rehearsal visits have become a regular part of school life for all secondary school pupils. "Die Schule tanzt!" connects education and the arts, creating space for creativity, teamwork, and the pupils' own artistic expression. The 3rd grade secondary pupils work together with professional choreographers to develop several dance pieces, which are performed publicly in the assembly hall of the Sekundarschule Im Birch. Tickets  Ticket reservation for public performances  Registration for school performances by email. Credits In cooperation with:Zurich Opera House, Sekundarschule Im Birch Zurich, and the Centre for School Development at the University of Teacher Education Zurich (PHZH)Choreographers:Mirjam Barakar, Myriam Gurini, Anna Heinimann, Luvyen Mederos Gutiérrez, Björn Buz Meier, Audrey WagnerAssistants:Hannah Aerni, Ella Bauer, Franka Feder, Reut Nahum, Robin Waldburger, Ladina WhiteheadDancers:all 104 Year 9 studentsProduction director:Bettina HolzhausenTeachers:Rosita Engeler, Bahar Heesen, Priska Sigrist, Florian Frey, Simone Lonzi, Fabienne Goller and Daniela Ackerl Opernhaus Zürich, Schule in Birch, Zürich (CH) 2026 Final Pieces by 3rd-Year Secondary Students

An-ki ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalAn-ki means universe and is the imaginary world created by a girl named Adja. In this world, giants threaten to destroy her dreams and the forest around her. Adja and her family search for the roots of their past and hope for the future in order to protect a world that is falling apart. An-ki is a theatrical experience that opens all the senses: here, you can see, hear, move, and touch. Every corner holds a secret, every movement tells a story — An-Ki is not only the world on stage, but also the world within us.Accessibility:The play takes place in a tent that is not accessible for wheelchairs and other mobility aids. You have to bend down at the entrance, and the paths inside the tent are narrow.Information for schools:2nd – 4th primary class Credits Artistic direction and authors: Íngrid Codina und Guillem Geronès Performance:Clara Centenera, Ingrid Codina und Guillem GeronèsMusic:Mika LecuyerLights:Andreu Fàbregas, Albert MossollStage design:Rui Macedo und Guillem GeronèsProduction management:Ana Sala – Ikebanah Artes Escénicas Cia. Ortiga (ES)Where courage takes root and dreams save the forest

KID. ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival What makes someone an adult? Am I grown up when I’m tall? When I can afford a house?When I feel sad more often than happy? KID. is two in one: two performances happening at the same time in the same space. The stage is divided by a wall. On one side, the adults make sure everything runs smoothly. On the other side, children watch a show about adults. Layer by layer, the image of «the adult»  is peeled back — before the children’s eyes and within the adults’ hearing. Confrontational, honest, intimate, gripping, and hilariously funny. After the performance, the conversation continues in the foyer. After all, your child has seen the same show as you … haven’t they? Information & Accompanying Programme Children and adults are seated separately. The children’s side is supervised by two adult facilitators. Immediately after the performance, a 15-minute playful post-show session takes place for both children and adults. Information for Schools: 2nd – 4th Primary Class This performance is explicitly created for both children and adults. Please invite the students’ adult caregivers — such as parents, grandparents, teachers, care staff, etc. — to attend the performance. Kindly inform us by email how many adults will accompany your class. Tickets for accompanying adults are free of charge. Credits By:Sanne Vanderbruggen, Benjamin Moen, Judith de Joode, Lisa VerbelenWith: Simon Van Buyten, Romy Vreden und Hanneke van der Paardt Directed (Final Version) by: Jetse BatelaanStage design: Decoratelier Jozef WoutersCostume: Johanna TrudzinskiDramaturgy: Roos EuweAudience Management: Tim VerbeekTranslation:Christine KoopmannCo-Production:BOG., Theater Artemis und hetpaleisSupported by:BankGiro Loterij Fonds, Flämische Regierung und Fonds PodiumkunstenThanks to:Het Zuidelijk Toneel und Lisa Verbelen hetpaleis, Theater Artemis & BOG (NL, BE)Caution: Children are watching

Regiert euch! ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalDemocracy isn't just about elections, parliaments, and governments; it's also in your feed, in discussions with friends, and at protests. It affects us all.In the interactive performance “Regiert euch!” (Govern yourselves!), we move together through various arenas of democracy and ask: Can demonstrations make a difference? How do social media shape your opinion? And what do we do when anti-democratic tendencies become louder?The stage becomes a playing field: you help decide who comes to power, what is strengthened, what is pushed back, and which issues need new attention. This creates a polyphonic space that belongs to all of us. “Regiert euch!” shows that it is worth defending democracy — it thrives on your voices and your actions. Information for schools:6th primary class - 3rd secondary school Credits Director: Turbo Pascal Stage design and costumes: Janina Janke Music: Friedrich Greiling Video: Daniela del Pomar Video assistance: Paul Holdsworth Dramaturgy:Leila Etheridge Artistic mediation: Irina-Simona Bârcă, İlayda Schattner With (alternating): Friedrich Greiling, Anna Lepskaya, Mira Tscherne Eva Plischke, Angela Löer, Frank Oberhäußer Turbo Pascal (De)Interactive performance on the topic of democracy

An-ki ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalAn-ki means universe and is the imaginary world created by a girl named Adja. In this world, giants threaten to destroy her dreams and the forest around her. Adja and her family search for the roots of their past and hope for the future in order to protect a world that is falling apart. An-ki is a theatrical experience that opens all the senses: here, you can see, hear, move, and touch. Every corner holds a secret, every movement tells a story — An-Ki is not only the world on stage, but also the world within us.Accessibility:The play takes place in a tent that is not accessible for wheelchairs and other mobility aids. You have to bend down at the entrance, and the paths inside the tent are narrow.Information for schools:2nd – 4th primary class Credits Artistic direction and authors: Íngrid Codina und Guillem Geronès Performance:Clara Centenera, Ingrid Codina und Guillem GeronèsMusic:Mika LecuyerLights:Andreu Fàbregas, Albert MossollStage design:Rui Macedo und Guillem GeronèsProduction management:Ana Sala – Ikebanah Artes Escénicas Cia. Ortiga (ES)Where courage takes root and dreams save the forest

House of Changing Times ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWe're building a house for time! After a playful introduction with the world-inventors from Theater PurPur, it's time to build, think, and invent. From a wide variety of materials, a walk-through house of transformation takes shape – with rooms full of old secrets, new futures, and surprising ideas. Together we create an artwork that keeps on changing: a grand installation made of imagination, curiosity, and collaboration. Information: Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. On Sunday, 7 June at 3:00 pm, the House of Transformation becomes a museum. From 5:00 pm onwards, you can collect the objects you built and take them home. Credits Concept and play:Silvana Peterelli, Olivia Stauffer, Melissa Melvin and Claudia Seeberger Team Theater Purpur (CH)Workshop

Message to future me ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalImagine sending a message to your future self. What would you say to the person you'll be? What dreams do you have today? What matters to you? What do you absolutely want to remember later? Write a letter, make a collage, draw something, or leave a secret message. In five years, a surprise will be waiting for you: a letter from your past self! Credits Concept:BlickfelderRealisation:Sibylle Grüter, Christine Glauser Sibylle Grüter, Christine Glauser (CH)Letters to the Future

Are You Spinning?! ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival"Are You Spinning?!" invites young and old to let their imagination run wild. It's all about spinning – in the literal and the figurative sense: connecting, linking, and rethinking. From small wooden pallets, a walk-through construction is built and shaped further with colourful strings and wool threads. In the process, nets, patterns, pathways, and small objects come together step by step into a living artwork that shows how new things emerge from shared ideas – playful, creative, and accessible to everyone. Further information: Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. After the concert by La Nefera on Sunday, 7 June at approx. 5:00 pm, the artwork will be dismantled together – pallets can be taken home. If you have one, please bring your own cordless drill. Credits Hochhinaus:Tobi Hobi, Andi Peter, Stefan Schmidhofer and team Kollektiv Hochhinaus (CH)Creative Workshop

Being there ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWho belongs, who doesn't – and who decides? In the project "Being there", students explored the eponymous photo series by artists Omar Victor Diop and Lee Shulman. The work makes injustice visible, while at the same time showing the courage to resist, and turns the gaze back on us as viewers. Where is my place?In their own artistic works, the students engage with visibility, exclusion, and their place in society. Using photographic collages and poetic texts, they distilled the collective process into an artistic audio-visual walk, which they present as a scenic tour through the exhibition.Exhibition teaserat the festival centre, continuously accessibleGuided tour dates at Museum Rietberg Sa. 30.5. 14-15 Uhr Tickets Thu. 4.6. 18-19 Uhr  Tickets Sa. 6.6. 14-15 Uhr Tickets Exhibition at Museum Rietberg«Being there» is part of the exhibition "A Kind of Paradise". Colonial-era Photography in Contemporary Art. Admission requires a regular exhibition ticket. Credits Pupils 5th grade, Milchbuck Primary School:Ajan, Alin, Alma, Anika, Arun, Aurelio, Emil, Fritz, Idil, Ilaria, Jonas, Kilian, Konrad, Lena, Lenny, Leonardo, Linda, Lino, Lua, Luisa, Malenka, Matilda, Max, Mengia, Mia, Mias, Milo, Nina, Nuray, Otis, Pauline, Pia, Roman, Yara Year 8 students, Liguster Secondary School:Arlinda, Azad, Dorian, Fausto, Francesca, Francis, Hamza, Inaya, Isabel, Loreen, Luka, Osman, Remas, Saranda, Yemlihan Concept and mediation:Brigit Rufer, Museum Rietberg Audio design, text and sound design:Daniel Hobi Scenography:Tobias Maurer, Museum Rietberg Set design, dramaturgy:Fjolla Rizvanolli Teachers:Seraina Bodmer, Maren Fischer, Jonas Frey Project coordination:Silvia Hildebrand Museum Rietberg, Kantonsschule Wiedikon, Sekundarschule Milchbuck, Sekundarschule Liguster, Zürich (CH) A scenic tour about belonging

Inventing Games through Play ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWhat actually makes a game a game – and how do you invent one that doesn't exist yet? Under the guidance of professional game designers, pupils did exactly that: testing rules, discarding them, rethinking them, inventing stories, and bringing game pieces to life. Along the way, familiar game conventions were boldly questioned – does a memory pair really have to consist of two cards?At the Blickfelder Festival, the pupils will present their self-developed games to an audience for the first time. They explain the rules, guide people through the gameplay, and invite everyone to join in. Credits Pupils 5th grade: Andrea, Aylin, Charlotte, Clara, Donart, Eric, Isabelle, Joaquin, Kevon, Kuzey, Lean, Mael, Mara, Samuel, Stella, Stephanie, Viktor, Yafet, Zoe Game developers:Gebrüder Frei: Die Spielemacher, Lukas & Ueli Frei Teacher:Simone Sagi Kiss Project coordinator:Tanja Stauffer Gebrüder Frei: Die Spielemacher, Primarschule Sihlweid, Zürich (CH) Invented by children. Played by you.

Band Together ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWhat does my ideal space look like – and what do I want to experience in it? Students collaborate with ZHdK students to create a meeting place at the festival centre. A place that is open to everyone: for DJ sets, communal lunches, tournaments, or moments of quiet. The space and the activities that take place within it continue to develop throughout the festival in exchange with the audience. Credits Students ZHdK: Salomé Baumann, Jana Hipp, Julia Fanconi, Fadri Holstein, Julia Franconi, Linda Knoll, Christoph Mehr, Mimi Peneva, Emilie Van Kleef, Aurelio Cardenas Vera, Vera Vitali pupils 9th grade:Alissa, Bianca, Bilal, Bruna, Diona, Dionard, Elias, Elmir, Erijon, Fabian, Gion, Immanuel, Jan, Lindyana, Mykyta, Nadia, Nataliia, Nelly, Romeo, Serina, TréciaTeacher:Thomas SchenkerConcept/mentoring:Florian Bachmann & Seraina Dür & Stephanie MüllerProject coordinator:Noémie Blumenthal Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Schulhaus Breite, Hinwil (CH)Space for encounters

Discover the Forest – Awakening Stories ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalPupils venture into real and imaginary forests, experience nature with all their senses, and develop characters and stories. Through the creative process, individual ideas grow together into a shared work – like trees forming a forest.At the Blickfelder Festival, these ideas come together in a «walk-in picture book»: an interactive art installation that transports visitors of all ages into imaginative forest worlds. Visitors are invited to draw their own fantasy creatures and become part of the ever-growing story forest. Credits Artist:Regi WidmerYear 1 Primary pupils:Zhina, Andri, Zeyneb, Asja, Yehor, Ameer, Clara, Emilia, Umut, Evin, Tuana, Finn, Suhaila, Lazar, Sibel, Maid, Ruben, Mila, Rohat, Miracle, Nino, Öykü, NoahTeachers:Nadine Egeler and Nadine KohlerProject coordinator:Renate Kämpf Regi Widmer, Schulhaus Guggenbühl, Oberwinterthur (CH) A Walk-Through Picture Book Full of Fantasy

Traces of Dance ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalKindergarten children discover their body as a creative tool: using paint and drawing materials, their movements leave colourful traces in the space, on paper, fabric, or the floor. Through play with dance, movement, and rhythmic exercises, they experience coordination, spatial awareness, and body perception. Step by step, they experiment with movement approaches, materials, and colour. In the end, a large painted fabric canvas is created, which is exhibited at Blickfelder together with a short documentary film of the process. Credits Dance educator:Nicole KoblerPupils:Achille, Aloïs, Elena, Elian, Elodie, Ilea, Liliana, Lua, Marlon, Maymouna, Melissa, Riccardo, Riad, Selma, Vojin, YolaTeachers:Claudia Lüscher Caprez, Barbara Gübeli, Mona Oechslin, Ali GamzaevProject coordinator:Nico Grüninger Nicole Kobler, Kindergarten Probstei Zürich (CH) movement becomes image

First Steps – Big Leaps! ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalZHdK students from Art Education, Fine Arts, Acting, and Theatre Education are taking their first steps in theatre for young audiences. Within just a few weeks, three very different projects have been created, exploring with great playful energy the themes of conflict and reconciliation in a penguin-tapir flatshare, an encounter with a genie in a bottle, and what the objects around us have to tell us. At Blickfelder, the projects will be presented to a public audience for the very first time. "Gin and Tapi – a theatrical performance about arguing" "Chocolate – a theatre piece about the explosive nature of wishes" "I hear what you don't hear – a walk among the things that don't speak" Credits Direction:Markus Gerber, Andreas BürgisserCo-direction and coachingGina Durler, Dominique Enz, Mikki Levy-Strasser, Dasniya Sommer, Mark SchröppelRealisation:Gal Abramovich, Svenja Boutellier, Manuel Holzer, Jasmin Hostettler, Jara Kyburz, Rukiye Özkan, Muriel Raymann, Rachel Vogt, Anna Luisa Weiss ZHdK, Studierende Minor Theater für junges Publikum (CH)Students Take Their First Steps into Theatre for Young Audiences

Hopeful Monsters ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalImagine hands turning into fins, roots, or wings — in Hopeful Monsters, the most unusual creatures come to life! Full of fun, they hop, swim, and flutter through the world: from the first little wriggles in the water to the wild, colorful forms of life that surround us today. In vivid images, Hopeful Monsters tells the exciting story of evolution: how plants and animals have transformed and grown over millions of years. A story of amazement at the crazy diversity of life – and a reminder that we humans are also animals in some way.Information for schools:Kindergarten – 2nd primary class Credits Performance:Bori Mező, Ella Mackay and Alex YoungConcept:Hopeful MonsterMusic: Micheal Hyland Lights:Topher Dagg and Sarah Wright (Curious School of Puppetry) Developed with the support of:Creative Scotland, Moving Parts Scratch Space, Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse, Curious School of Puppetry and Outside Eyes at Tron Theatre Glasgow Hopeful Monster (UK) A fantastic journey through water, earth, and air

KID. ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival What makes someone an adult? Am I grown up when I’m tall? When I can afford a house?When I feel sad more often than happy? KID. is two in one: two performances happening at the same time in the same space. The stage is divided by a wall. On one side, the adults make sure everything runs smoothly. On the other side, children watch a show about adults. Layer by layer, the image of «the adult»  is peeled back — before the children’s eyes and within the adults’ hearing. Confrontational, honest, intimate, gripping, and hilariously funny. After the performance, the conversation continues in the foyer. After all, your child has seen the same show as you … haven’t they? Information & Accompanying Programme Children and adults are seated separately. The children’s side is supervised by two adult facilitators. Immediately after the performance, a 15-minute playful post-show session takes place for both children and adults. Information for Schools: 2nd – 4th Primary Class This performance is explicitly created for both children and adults. Please invite the students’ adult caregivers — such as parents, grandparents, teachers, care staff, etc. — to attend the performance. Kindly inform us by email how many adults will accompany your class. Tickets for accompanying adults are free of charge. Credits By:Sanne Vanderbruggen, Benjamin Moen, Judith de Joode, Lisa VerbelenWith: Simon Van Buyten, Romy Vreden und Hanneke van der Paardt Directed (Final Version) by: Jetse BatelaanStage design: Decoratelier Jozef WoutersCostume: Johanna TrudzinskiDramaturgy: Roos EuweAudience Management: Tim VerbeekTranslation:Christine KoopmannCo-Production:BOG., Theater Artemis und hetpaleisSupported by:BankGiro Loterij Fonds, Flämische Regierung und Fonds PodiumkunstenThanks to:Het Zuidelijk Toneel und Lisa Verbelen hetpaleis, Theater Artemis & BOG (NL, BE)Caution: Children are watching

House of Changing Times ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWe're building a house for time! After a playful introduction with the world-inventors from Theater PurPur, it's time to build, think, and invent. From a wide variety of materials, a walk-through house of transformation takes shape – with rooms full of old secrets, new futures, and surprising ideas. Together we create an artwork that keeps on changing: a grand installation made of imagination, curiosity, and collaboration. Information: Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. On Sunday, 7 June at 3:00 pm, the House of Transformation becomes a museum. From 5:00 pm onwards, you can collect the objects you built and take them home. Credits Concept and play:Silvana Peterelli, Olivia Stauffer, Melissa Melvin and Claudia Seeberger Team Theater Purpur (CH)Workshop

Message to future me ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalImagine sending a message to your future self. What would you say to the person you'll be? What dreams do you have today? What matters to you? What do you absolutely want to remember later? Write a letter, make a collage, draw something, or leave a secret message. In five years, a surprise will be waiting for you: a letter from your past self! Credits Concept:BlickfelderRealisation:Sibylle Grüter, Christine Glauser Sibylle Grüter, Christine Glauser (CH)Letters to the Future

Screen Printing ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival Design your own Blickfelder T-shirt or festival cotton tote bag. In autumn 2025, many people embroidered online for Blickfelder – creating all kinds of wild, funny, and colourful characters. You may have already spotted them on our posters, website, or in the leporello. Some of them are now waiting to travel further – with you, as a print on fabric. Choose a character and select a print template. Bring your own T-shirt, bag, or whatever else you'd like to print on, or buy something to print on at the venue. Further information Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Price: Small character CHF 5.– Large character CHF 10.– Anna Kuriger und TeamThe mobile workshop of the GZ Buchegg

Being there ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWho belongs, who doesn't – and who decides? In the project "Being there", students explored the eponymous photo series by artists Omar Victor Diop and Lee Shulman. The work makes injustice visible, while at the same time showing the courage to resist, and turns the gaze back on us as viewers. Where is my place?In their own artistic works, the students engage with visibility, exclusion, and their place in society. Using photographic collages and poetic texts, they distilled the collective process into an artistic audio-visual walk, which they present as a scenic tour through the exhibition.Exhibition teaserat the festival centre, continuously accessibleGuided tour dates at Museum Rietberg Sa. 30.5. 14-15 Uhr Tickets Thu. 4.6. 18-19 Uhr  Tickets Sa. 6.6. 14-15 Uhr Tickets Exhibition at Museum Rietberg«Being there» is part of the exhibition "A Kind of Paradise". Colonial-era Photography in Contemporary Art. Admission requires a regular exhibition ticket. Credits Pupils 5th grade, Milchbuck Primary School:Ajan, Alin, Alma, Anika, Arun, Aurelio, Emil, Fritz, Idil, Ilaria, Jonas, Kilian, Konrad, Lena, Lenny, Leonardo, Linda, Lino, Lua, Luisa, Malenka, Matilda, Max, Mengia, Mia, Mias, Milo, Nina, Nuray, Otis, Pauline, Pia, Roman, Yara Year 8 students, Liguster Secondary School:Arlinda, Azad, Dorian, Fausto, Francesca, Francis, Hamza, Inaya, Isabel, Loreen, Luka, Osman, Remas, Saranda, Yemlihan Concept and mediation:Brigit Rufer, Museum Rietberg Audio design, text and sound design:Daniel Hobi Scenography:Tobias Maurer, Museum Rietberg Set design, dramaturgy:Fjolla Rizvanolli Teachers:Seraina Bodmer, Maren Fischer, Jonas Frey Project coordination:Silvia Hildebrand Museum Rietberg, Kantonsschule Wiedikon, Sekundarschule Milchbuck, Sekundarschule Liguster, Zürich (CH) A scenic tour about belonging

Band Together ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWhat does my ideal space look like – and what do I want to experience in it? Students collaborate with ZHdK students to create a meeting place at the festival centre. A place that is open to everyone: for DJ sets, communal lunches, tournaments, or moments of quiet. The space and the activities that take place within it continue to develop throughout the festival in exchange with the audience. Credits Students ZHdK: Salomé Baumann, Jana Hipp, Julia Fanconi, Fadri Holstein, Julia Franconi, Linda Knoll, Christoph Mehr, Mimi Peneva, Emilie Van Kleef, Aurelio Cardenas Vera, Vera Vitali pupils 9th grade:Alissa, Bianca, Bilal, Bruna, Diona, Dionard, Elias, Elmir, Erijon, Fabian, Gion, Immanuel, Jan, Lindyana, Mykyta, Nadia, Nataliia, Nelly, Romeo, Serina, TréciaTeacher:Thomas SchenkerConcept/mentoring:Florian Bachmann & Seraina Dür & Stephanie MüllerProject coordinator:Noémie Blumenthal Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Schulhaus Breite, Hinwil (CH)Space for encounters

Discover the Forest – Awakening Stories ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalPupils venture into real and imaginary forests, experience nature with all their senses, and develop characters and stories. Through the creative process, individual ideas grow together into a shared work – like trees forming a forest.At the Blickfelder Festival, these ideas come together in a «walk-in picture book»: an interactive art installation that transports visitors of all ages into imaginative forest worlds. Visitors are invited to draw their own fantasy creatures and become part of the ever-growing story forest. Credits Artist:Regi WidmerYear 1 Primary pupils:Zhina, Andri, Zeyneb, Asja, Yehor, Ameer, Clara, Emilia, Umut, Evin, Tuana, Finn, Suhaila, Lazar, Sibel, Maid, Ruben, Mila, Rohat, Miracle, Nino, Öykü, NoahTeachers:Nadine Egeler and Nadine KohlerProject coordinator:Renate Kämpf Regi Widmer, Schulhaus Guggenbühl, Oberwinterthur (CH) A Walk-Through Picture Book Full of Fantasy

Traces of Dance ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalKindergarten children discover their body as a creative tool: using paint and drawing materials, their movements leave colourful traces in the space, on paper, fabric, or the floor. Through play with dance, movement, and rhythmic exercises, they experience coordination, spatial awareness, and body perception. Step by step, they experiment with movement approaches, materials, and colour. In the end, a large painted fabric canvas is created, which is exhibited at Blickfelder together with a short documentary film of the process. Credits Dance educator:Nicole KoblerPupils:Achille, Aloïs, Elena, Elian, Elodie, Ilea, Liliana, Lua, Marlon, Maymouna, Melissa, Riccardo, Riad, Selma, Vojin, YolaTeachers:Claudia Lüscher Caprez, Barbara Gübeli, Mona Oechslin, Ali GamzaevProject coordinator:Nico Grüninger Nicole Kobler, Kindergarten Probstei Zürich (CH) movement becomes image

Inventing Games through Play ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalWhat actually makes a game a game – and how do you invent one that doesn't exist yet? Under the guidance of professional game designers, pupils did exactly that: testing rules, discarding them, rethinking them, inventing stories, and bringing game pieces to life. Along the way, familiar game conventions were boldly questioned – does a memory pair really have to consist of two cards?At the Blickfelder Festival, the pupils will present their self-developed games to an audience for the first time. They explain the rules, guide people through the gameplay, and invite everyone to join in. Credits Pupils 5th grade: Andrea, Aylin, Charlotte, Clara, Donart, Eric, Isabelle, Joaquin, Kevon, Kuzey, Lean, Mael, Mara, Samuel, Stella, Stephanie, Viktor, Yafet, Zoe Game developers:Gebrüder Frei: Die Spielemacher, Lukas & Ueli Frei Teacher:Simone Sagi Kiss Project coordinator:Tanja Stauffer Gebrüder Frei: Die Spielemacher, Primarschule Sihlweid, Zürich (CH) Invented by children. Played by you.

Are You Spinning?! ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival"Are You Spinning?!" invites young and old to let their imagination run wild. It's all about spinning – in the literal and the figurative sense: connecting, linking, and rethinking. From small wooden pallets, a walk-through construction is built and shaped further with colourful strings and wool threads. In the process, nets, patterns, pathways, and small objects come together step by step into a living artwork that shows how new things emerge from shared ideas – playful, creative, and accessible to everyone. Further information: Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. After the concert by La Nefera on Sunday, 7 June at approx. 5:00 pm, the artwork will be dismantled together – pallets can be taken home. If you have one, please bring your own cordless drill. Credits Hochhinaus:Tobi Hobi, Andi Peter, Stefan Schmidhofer and team Kollektiv Hochhinaus (CH)Creative Workshop

Tonlos lautstark ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder FestivalHow can you spell your name using the finger alphabet? How do you ask for help or offer assistance yourself? Do you perhaps need to pay attention to special facial expressions or consider something else? What matters in Swiss German Sign Language (DSGS) and how you can communicate with deaf individuals in DSGS, you will learn in this open workshop.sichtbar GEHÖRLOSE ZÜRICH

KID. ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival What makes someone an adult? Am I grown up when I’m tall? When I can afford a house?When I feel sad more often than happy? KID. is two in one: two performances happening at the same time in the same space. The stage is divided by a wall. On one side, the adults make sure everything runs smoothly. On the other side, children watch a show about adults. Layer by layer, the image of «the adult»  is peeled back — before the children’s eyes and within the adults’ hearing. Confrontational, honest, intimate, gripping, and hilariously funny. After the performance, the conversation continues in the foyer. After all, your child has seen the same show as you … haven’t they? Information & Accompanying Programme Children and adults are seated separately. The children’s side is supervised by two adult facilitators. Immediately after the performance, a 15-minute playful post-show session takes place for both children and adults. Information for Schools: 2nd – 4th Primary Class This performance is explicitly created for both children and adults. Please invite the students’ adult caregivers — such as parents, grandparents, teachers, care staff, etc. — to attend the performance. Kindly inform us by email how many adults will accompany your class. Tickets for accompanying adults are free of charge. Credits By:Sanne Vanderbruggen, Benjamin Moen, Judith de Joode, Lisa VerbelenWith: Simon Van Buyten, Romy Vreden und Hanneke van der Paardt Directed (Final Version) by: Jetse BatelaanStage design: Decoratelier Jozef WoutersCostume: Johanna TrudzinskiDramaturgy: Roos EuweAudience Management: Tim VerbeekTranslation:Christine KoopmannCo-Production:BOG., Theater Artemis und hetpaleisSupported by:BankGiro Loterij Fonds, Flämische Regierung und Fonds PodiumkunstenThanks to:Het Zuidelijk Toneel und Lisa Verbelen hetpaleis, Theater Artemis & BOG (NL, BE)Caution: Children are watching

La Nefera ASSITEJ Schweiz, Schule+Kultur, Geheime Dramaturgische Gesellschaft, Blickfelder Festival «La Nefera» stands for an original line-up, empowering rap, and a distinctive aesthetic. Her artist name, inspired by the Egyptian queen Nefertiti, symbolises power – which she effortlessly unleashes on stage, captivating her audience. She blends Latin American sounds and hip-hop into an electrifying sound. «La Nefera» on stage: a breathtaking, unforgettable experience. No ticket is required for the concert. At the end of the show, there will be a collection where you pay what you can and wish. Credits Vocals:La NeferaPercussion:Sophie HelleDJ:Manuel Tröhler Energy & Flow