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Charlotte Mathiessen

night body night voice

night body night voice is a dance and sound performance about the fear of being alone at night in a female-read body. This fear sits deep inside the body, shines through in the eyes and leaves a distinct taste in the cavity of the mouth. It is fueled by cautionary tales and stories that refer to or recount experiences of sexualised violence. What are we (not) taught to be afraid of in those stories? How could we re-write these tales and move toward more accurate narratives?

Together with sound artist Marquis' McGee and scenographer Lilli Unger under the dramaturgical guidance of Jo/Joseph/Josephine Baan, choreographer Charlotte Mathiessen invites the audience into a space in which the fear of the night can be simultaneously savoured, feared and re-imagined. Just as in cautionary tales, everything is simultaneously fictional and real.

Concept, performance Charlotte Mathiessen
Sound, foley*, music Marquis' McGee
Stage and light design Lilli Unger
Dramaturgy Jo, Joseph, Josephine Baan
Produktion Philip Neuberger, Romeo Oliveras
Costume advice Mari Combi
Dramaturgical support Tanzhaus Zürich Jessica Huber
Outside Eye, Critical Friend Kapi Kapinga Grab
Photos Binta Kopp

Coproduction Tanzhaus Zürich, PREMIO Schweiz
Residencies Théatre de L'Usine, Théatre Sévelin 36, ROXY
Supported by Stadt Zürich Kultur, Fachstelle Kultur Kanton Zürich, Migros Kulturprozent, GGKZ, Stiftung Anne-Marie Schindler, t. Theater und Video Fonds


*Foley refers to the art of creating or enhancing sound effects (mostly) for films, TV shows, and other media to make the audiovisual experience more realistic and immersive. Named after the sound effects artist Jack Foley, this technique involves replicating everyday sounds that correspond to the actions or environment depicted in the visual content.


Charlotte Mathiessen

Charlotte is a performer, choreographer and dramaturge. She studied contemporary dance at the Amsterdam University of the Arts and worked as a performer and choreographer for several years after graduating. In 2020, Charlotte moved back to Zürich and completed her master's degree in dramaturgy at the Zürich University of the Arts. Since then she has started working as a dramaturge in the independent scene.

As a dramaturg, choreographer and performer, Charlotte is concerned with interweaving feminist practice, dramaturgical thinking and artistic work. Curiosity, desire and anger are driving forces in her artistic processes.

Charlotte was selected for the newcomer platform Show-Off at Tanzhaus Zürich in 2022, took part in the choreography program ATLAS during Impulstanz in 2023 with a scholarship from Pro Helvetia and was part of PREMIO in 2024. As an accomplice of Tanzhaus, Charlotte is developing her first full-length stage work night body night voice in collaboration with Marquis' Mc Gee, Lilli Unger, Jo/Joseph/Josephine Baan and other collaborators. Since 2024, she has also been co-director of the Zirkusquartier Zürich, a theater dedicated to contemporary circus.

Dates / Booking
Friday, 28.02.2025
Clock 20:00 — 21:00
  • Solidarity: CHF 35
  • Regular: CHF 25
  • Budget: CHF 15

Bühne 1
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich

  • Duration: 1h
  • Englisch
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Content information: The topic of sexualized violence is addressed.
  • Part of the audience sits on floor cushions.
Saturday, 01.03.2025
Clock 20:00 — 21:00
  • Solidarity: CHF 35
  • Regular: CHF 25
  • Budget: CHF 15

Bühne 1
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich

  • Duration: 1h
  • Englisch
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Content information: The topic of sexualized violence is addressed.
  • Part of the audience sits on floor cushions.
Relaxed Performance
Sunday, 02.03.2025
Clock 18:00 — 19:00
  • Solidarity: CHF 35
  • Regular: CHF 25
  • Budget: CHF 15

Bühne 1
Tanzhaus Zürich
Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
8037 Zürich

  • Duration: 1h
  • Englisch
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Relaxed Performance
  • Content information: The topic of sexualized violence is addressed.
  • Part of the audience sits on floor cushions.

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.