Uncompromising 'behind-the-scenes' portrayal of an American presidential campaign

The Zurich English-Speaking Theatre (ZEST) has been performing high-quality English-language plays in Zurich since 1954. Originally known as the Zurich Comedy Club (ZCC), the club has performed two major plays a year, with additional smaller productions at venues such as the Theater STOK and Theater Keller62. They will be performing the contemporary play "Farragut North" at the Millers' theatre at the end of June. 
 

As a result of renovation work at a number of professional theatres in Zurich, the Theater im Seefeld at the Neumunster Community Centre, where ZEST has performed its major productions for many years, has not been available to ZEST this year. The association has now found an alternative location at the Millers’ theatre in Tiefenbrunnen, and will be presenting the American political thriller FARRAGUT NORTH there at the end of June and early July.

Set during a fiercely contested presidential primary, Farragut North follows a young, ambitious campaign press secretary caught in the brutal machinery of American politics. Written by Beau Willimon (House of Cards / Andor), it offers an unflinching look behind the curtains at the strategists, spokespeople, the media, and dealmakers who shape public perception of representative politics while serving their own ambitions. But as loyalties shift and personal motives collide, the play explores how power, even in small doses, distorts values and relationships.

For over 70 years, ZEST has been the home for English-speaking theatre in Zurich. Membership of the club is open to anyone with a working knowledge of the English language, and the community boasts members from over 30 countries and all walks of life, all united by a shared passion for creating and enjoying theatre. The club also offers regular workshops, social events, and collaborative play readings (on Mondays at the St. Andrews Community Centre in Stadelhofen).

In the last few years, the association has also been presenting musicals, such as “Dogfight” in 2024 and “The Bridges of Madison County” in 2022. This will be continued with the musicals “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals” (in September) and “Rent” (in November/December 2026).

More information about the Zurich English-Speaking Theatre can be found on their website:
https://www.thezest.ch/

Performance Details for Farragut North
Dates:
Evening performances:
Thursday 25th, Friday 26th and Saturday 27th June,
Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd, Friday 3^rd and Saturday 4th July
at 7:30 pm(end time approx. 10 pm)

Matinee performances:
Saturday, 27th June and Saturday, 4th July
at 2:00 pm (end time approx. 4:30 pm)
The shows will have a 20-minute intermission

Venue:
The Millers theatre
Kulturareal Mühle Tiefenbrunnen
Seefeldstrasse 225
8008 Zürich

Tickets for Farragut North can be purchased on:
https://www.thezest.ch/fnonline

Parterre: CHF 45.00
Students: CHF 25.00
KulturLegi: CHF 25.00 CHF
Group Bookings: CHF 40.50
Group Booking Student: CHF 22.50