KiKuKa
For children and families
Every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, children are invited to spend the afternoon creatively at the Zürcher Theater Spektakel. In the workshops of the «Kinder Kultur Kalenders» (KiKuKa), you can craft, paint, dance, or explore. All activities are hosted by workshop leaders from various partner institutions, with support from a KiKuKa supervisor. Just drop in at the top of the hour – no registration needed, totally spontaneous!
Saturday, 16.8., 2.00 – 6.00 p.m., Landiwiese near Röhrlibar
Film Workshop
Duration 30–40 minutes. For children aged 7 to 12, 6 participants. Starts again every hour on the hour. Drop by spontaneously!
Equipped with a camera and a microphone, we collect impressions of the theatre spectacle. We conduct short interviews with exciting artists and edit the scenes on site. This results in mini films that can be viewed shortly afterwards on Instagram and on the Kikuka website.
Sunday, 17.8., 2.00 – 6.00 p.m., Landiwiese near Röhrlibar
Zirkusquartier – Acrobatics Workshop
Duration: 45–60 minutes. For children aged 4 to 12, 12 participants. Starts every hour on the hour. Drop by spontaneously!
Introduction to acrobatics and clowning. Cartwheels, somersaults, handstands, headstands and maybe even some pyramids. Fun exercises and games for clowning around, falling over, stumbling and much more.
Attention! Cancelled due to bad weather conditions!
Wednesday, 20.8., 2.00 – 6.00 p.m., Landiwiese near Röhrlibar
Helmhaus – Diary
Duration approx. 30 minutes. For children aged 5 to 12, 8 participants. We start again every hour on the hour. Drop by spontaneously!
Do you experience so much every day too? Together we will create a diary, logbook or anthology for all your stories. For the cover, we will take inspiration from the artworks in the current exhibition, «Art Scholarships of the City of Zurich» at the Helmhaus.
Saturday, 23.8., 2.00 – 6.00 p.m., Landiwiese near Röhrlibar
Tanzhaus – Dance Workshop
Duration: flexible. For children of all ages. Unlimited participants. Starts again every hour on the hour. Come by spontaneously!
We translate movement onto paper and vice versa. We draw how people move, we dance paintings, we sketch gestures. You can drop by spontaneously and pick up a pen and paper or dance. What will our archive of movements look like?
Sunday, 24.8., 2.00 – 6.00 p.m., Landiwiese near Röhrlibar
Dance – Contakids for Children
Duration 30–40 minutes. For children aged 2 to 5, 8 participants. Starts again every hour on the hour. Drop by spontaneously!
Contakids is a movement method based on the fundamental idea of using physical contact to develop deeper communication that is enjoyable for both sides. Through fun games and partner exercises, a deep bond develops with the child that is enjoyable for both sides.
Note: Bring comfortable clothing, possibly trainers/sports shoes.
Wednesday, 27.8., 2.00 – 6.00 p.m., Landiwiese near Röhrlibar
Ritterhaus Bubikon – Lanterns
Dauer 30 Minuten, für Kinder ab 4 bis 12 Jahren. Die Kinder können zu jeder Zeit am Nachmittag zur Gruppe hinzustossen.
Inspiriert vom duftenden Kräutergarten des Ritterhauses, gestalten Kinder farbenfrohe Windlichter mit Acrylfarben. Lasst eurer Fantasie freien Lauf und bringt Licht mit in den Sommer: Die selbstgemachten Windlichter lassen den eigenen Garten oder Balkon in ganz neuem Glanz erstrahlen.
Saturday, 30.8., 2.00 – 6.00 p.m., Landiwiese near Röhrlibar
Atelier ein&alles – Ecoprint
Duration approx. 30 minutes. For children aged 8 and above, max. 12 participants per session. We start again every 40 minutes. There is a registration list on site.
Which leaves and flowers can we use to make an impression with iron and steam? Find out and create your own plant picture on paper or fabric!
Sunday, 31.8., 2.00 – 6.00 p.m., Landiwiese near Röhrlibar
Kunsthalle Zürich Workshop – We're ready to go. And the world is big
Duration approx. 45-60 minutes. For children aged 6 to 12. We start again every hour on the hour. Come along spontaneously!
«We're ready to go. And the world is big» brings the wishes of children and young people for tomorrow's world to the Zurich Theatre Spectacle. Children can think big: What do you wish for your universe?’ With scraps of fabric, cardboard, bright colours, glitter and neon, we turn your wishes into bold statements. Afterwards, you can distribute your works around the festival grounds or in the city to make your demands visible.
Dates and Tickets
shows from today- Sa 16.08. 14:00 - 18:00 Admission free
- Su 17.08. 14:00 - 18:00 Admission free
- Sa 23.08. 14:00 - 18:00 Admission free
- Su 24.08. 14:00 - 18:00 Admission free
- We 27.08. 14:00 - 18:00 Admission free
- Sa 30.08. 14:00 - 18:00 Admission free
- Su 31.08. 14:00 - 18:00 Admission free