Behind the scenes
What makes a good play — from the organiser's side
When the audience comes to a play, they see a full hall. I, on the other hand, see the whole long process of organising it that came before.
A good play is not just a good script or famous actors — it is a combination of a story that holds your attention, acting that is honest, a rhythm that never drops, and energy that carries over to the audience.
But there is one more crucial factor: does the audience leave with the feeling that they have lived through something?
Over the years I have turned down many projects that were good, but did not have that something.
Today the audience chooses, and they only come if they are motivated and sure of the value of what is being offered to them.
That is why selection is the most important part of my job.
— Evica
Our stories
The night when all of Zurich becomes a museum
Evica Marković3 September 2026There are places we walk past for years, always thinking: I will go in some other time. Zurich has many of them…
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The first day of school between two languages
Evica Marković27 August 2026At the end of August, a familiar moment happens in Zurich. The city's summer rhythm has not quite faded, the days are still long, the terraces full — and then, one Monday, new school bags appear at the tram stops, slightly too big for small backs, parents trying to look more relaxed than they feel, and children setting out for the first time on a path that will become completely ordinary to them in the years ahead…
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Why I come back to Theater Spektakel every summer
Evica Marković20 August 2026A few hours after the performance Multitud, I caught myself thinking only about the people I had met on my way to the theatre — about the families sitting on the grass by the lake, the children running between the food stalls, and the elderly couple who, holding hands, waited patiently for some other performance to begin. Maybe that is exactly why I come to Theater Spektakel every year…
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
HELSE is a Swiss cultural association that fosters exchange between Switzerland and Serbia. Through theatre, film, music, stand-up and children's workshops we build cultural bridges — alive, inspiring and open to everyone.
Our programme is diverse: theatre performances, film screenings, stand-up comedy, concerts, readings, seminars and children's workshops.
Events run year-round — the current schedule lives in the Events section.
Tickets are sold online via each event's page and, for some programmes, at the door before the show. HELSE members receive discounts on selected events.
Membership is open to anyone who wants to support the association. The annual fee is CHF 70, with reduced rates for students and pensioners.
Sign up via the Membership page — for any additional questions, write to info@helse.ch.