ON THE MOON
| Date: | Fr 23.10.2026 |
| Doors: | 19:00 |
| Time: | 20:00 |
| Location: | ZQ-Bühne |
| Price: | CHF 35.– / 25.– / 15.– |
| Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Age: | From 6 years |
| Language: | Not much language:DE |
School Performances:
October 26 – 10:00 a.m.
October 27 – 10:00 a.m.
Other dates:
Shrouded in legend, the moon has so far belonged only to dreamers—and to itself. But what if humans land on the moon again, if it is conquered and permanently inhabited—will humans own the moon in the future?
Three performers and a musician embark on a visually rich journey into space, exploring unusual utopian visions of the future that blur the lines between fact and fantasy. Using the moon as an example, they raise questions about ownership and territorial claims and reflect on how humans interact with their environment.
ON THE MOON is a play by Youkali Company For young audiences: This project combines the performing arts with scientific content. Through an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates aerial acrobatics, dance, physical theater, and live sound, complex questions are explored in a physical, playful, and interactive way.
School performances
School matinees of *ON THE MOON* will take place on October 26 and 27 at 10:00 a.m. Reservations for the school matinees can be made directly through Schule+Kultur. and school culture.
Trailer: Ideation Phase 2025
Company
Cie. Youkali (Switzerland)
Youkali Company is based in Wetzikon, Zurich, and works across disciplines, combining circus, dance, theater, and music. A core team has been formed for ON THE MOON, consisting of performers Valea Völcker and Simon Thöni, musician Marquis’ McGee, and choreographer Diane Gemsch. Together, they are developing the piece from concept to premiere. Patrice Bussy is serving as the final director for the production; for the scientific content, they are collaborating with three researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Bern.
Credits
| Function | Name |
| Performance, Artistic Direction | Valea Völcker |
| Performance, Artistic Collaboration | Simon Thöni |
| Performance, Sound | Marquis McGee |
| Choreography | Diane Gemsch |
| Final direction | Patrice Bussy |
| Costumes | Jope Schneider |
| Set design | Jope Schneider, Annatina Huwiler |
| Scientific support | Prof. Audrey Vorburger (University of Bern), Dr. Anna Mittelholz (ETH Zurich), Prof. Dr. Henner Busemann (ETH Zurich) |
| Aerial Acrobatics Coaching | Rebekka Gather |
| Rigging Consultation | Duncan Cown |
| Production Mentoring | Andrea Boll |
Audience information
Accessibility
The Zirkusquartier is wheelchair accessible. You can find more information here.
Awareness
To ensure that everyone feels comfortable in the Zirkusquartier, we want you to be conscious and mindful. The Zirkusquartier opposes all forms of discrimination. You can find more information about awareness here.
Tickets
We offer flexible ticket prices: You can choose between the Solidarity Price (35.00 CHF), the Standard Price (25.00 CHF), and the Budget Price (15.00 CHF).
Ticket corner
The box office opens 1 hour before the performance begins. Payment in cash or twint.
Free Entry
Children under the age of 5, persons accompanying visitors with disabilities, persons with residence permits S, N, F and others do not pay admission.
Free choice of seats
Please be there 10 minutes in advance. There is free seating for all three ticket prices.
Age
Please note the age information.
Bar service
The bar is open one hour before and after the show.
Parking
There are no parking spaces available on the premises.
This production is supported by:
