Eugénie Rebetez (*1984) grew up in the Swiss Jura. She has been working as a freelance stage artist for over 15 years. She has created four solo pieces to date: Gina (2010), Encore (2013), Bienvenue (2017) and Ha ha ha (2021), a play for young audiences, which was interpreted by Tarek Halaby. For La Fête des Vignerons in Vevey, she created Le défilé droit direct du Jura (2019), a rebellious parade. Other works include Nous trois (2019), an infernal trio, and Rendez-vous (2022), a piece with several guests. Carmen Jaquier made a film version of Rendez-vous for French-speaking Swiss television RTS. Parallel to her stage works, Eugénie Rebetez creates performances at art venues, including One night only (Kunst Halle St. Gallen, 2014), Unfertig (Hauser & Wirth Zurich, 2015) as well as Flesh, Heart and Soul and Geduld (for the exhibitions by Pipilotti Rist at Kunst Halle Krems 2015 and Kunsthaus Zurich 2016). For almost a decade, she has worked annually with students on the Bachelor of Dance programme at La Manufacture (Haute Ecole des Arts de la Scène) in Lausanne. From 2024 to 2027, Eugénie Rebetez will be continuously supported within the framework of concept funding, the new funding model of the City of Zurich Culture, and has also been a Tanzhaus accomplice since then. Her solo piece Comeback is planned for spring 2025.
Show
Eugénie Rebetez
Comeback
Comeback marks the return of Eugénie Rebetez to the stage as a soloist, showcasing the native Jurassian more mature and daring than ever.
In her new solo piece, the extraordinary dancer and versatile comedian skillfully oscillates between poetry and comedy, sensitivity and rock 'n' roll. On one hand, she creates a character brimming with exuberance, while on the other, she continually returns to herself.
What unfolds is a play of ambivalence: she wants everything but cannot bear the abundance; she clings to her values only to suddenly abandon them; she longs for the carefree spirit of her youth but takes on increasing responsibility. It is a game of forward momentum, full of searching and experimentation.
For this new piece, Eugénie Rebetez has composed a score of sung and danced stories drawn from her own life. Comeback is a spectacular one-woman show that strikes both subtle and bold notes, approaching hope — the hope embedded in every return — with sharp, witty insight.
A piece by and with Eugénie Rebetez
Artistic and choreographic collaboration Mathilde Gilhet
Dramaturgy Lidija Burčak
Costumes Susanne Boner
Lighting Design and Technical Direction Léa Beloin
Sound Design Andy Neresheimer
Set Construction Stéphane Le Nédic
Physical Coaches Seraina Abt, Elias Grillo
Vocal Coach François Renou
Outside Eye N.N.
Production Lara Anderegg, Verein Eugénie Rebetez
Photography Andrea Zahler, Anne Morgenstern
Co-production Théâtre Boulimie Lausanne, Tanzhaus Zürich, Casino Théâtre de Rolle, Le Poche Genève
Supported by City of Zurich Culture, Pro Helvetia - Swiss Arts Council, Loterie Romande
Premiere: March 4, 2025 at Théâtre Boulimie Lausanne
Verein Eugénie Rebetez receives conceptual funding from the City of Zurich for the period 2024–2027.
Dates / Booking
20:00 — 21:00
- Solidarity: CHF 35
- Regular: CHF 25
- Budget: CHF 15
Bühne 1
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich
- Duration: 1h
- French, English, Swiss German
- Wheelchair accessible
20:00 — 21:00
- Solidarity: CHF 35
- Regular: CHF 25
- Budget: CHF 15
Bühne 1
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich
- Duration: 1h
- French, English, Swiss German
- Wheelchair accessible
18:00 — 19:00
- Solidarity: CHF 35
- Regular: CHF 25
- Budget: CHF 15
Bühne 1
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich
- Duration: 1h
- Französisch, Englisch, Schweizerdeutsch
- Wheelchair accessible
- Relaxed Performance
This event is a "Relaxed Performance".
- The auditorium is not fully occupied, so you can maintain distance.
- The stage area is never completely dark.
- You can leave and re-enter at any time.
- Noises and movements in the audience are okay.
- There are comfortable seating options.
- Our quiet area is a sofa in the foyer. There is a caregiver present. There are sensory aids and water available.
- At 5 PM, there is a Touch Tour where you can experience the stage area and surroundings. The Touch Tour is supervised and free of charge.
- If you have special needs, please contact Christina Gabriela Galli. Our team will be on site one hour before the performance starts.
20:00 — 21:00
- Solidarity: CHF 35
- Regular: CHF 25
- Budget: CHF 15
Bühne 1
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich
- Duration: 1h
- French, English, Swiss German
- Wheelchair accessible
20:00 — 21:00
- Solidarity: CHF 35
- Regular: CHF 25
- Budget: CHF 15
Bühne 1
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich
- Duration: 1h
- French, English, Swiss German
- Wheelchair accessible
20:00 — 21:00
- Solidarity: CHF 35
- Regular: CHF 25
- Budget: CHF 15
Bühne 1
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich
- Duration: 1h
- French, English, Swiss German
- Wheelchair accessible
20:00 — 21:00
- Solidarity: CHF 35
- Regular: CHF 25
- Budget: CHF 15
Bühne 1
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich
- Duration: 1h
- French, English, Swiss German
- Wheelchair accessible
18:00 — 19:00
- Solidarity: CHF 35
- Regular: CHF 25
- Budget: CHF 15
Bühne 1
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich
- Duration: 1h
- French, English, Swiss German
- Wheelchair accessible
- Relaxed Performance
This event is a "Relaxed Performance".
- The auditorium is not fully occupied, so you can maintain distance.
- The stage area is never completely dark.
- You can leave and re-enter at any time.
- Noises and movements in the audience are okay.
- There are comfortable seating options.
- Our quiet area is a sofa in the foyer. There is a caregiver present. There are sensory aids and water available.
- At 5 PM, there is a Touch Tour where you can experience the stage area and surroundings. The Touch Tour is supervised and free of charge.
- If you have special needs, please contact Christina Gabriela Galli. Our team will be on site one hour before the performance starts.
