Theater
Ljudi odozgo
Cesc Gay's hit comedy — for the first time in Zurich
Ljudi odozgo is an internationally acclaimed comedy that has captivated audiences around the world and is now presented in our language for the first time in Zurich. Funny, honest, and emotionally sharp, the play explores love, relationships, loneliness, and the modern search for happiness through one unforgettable dinner between neighbors.
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 08:00 PM – 09:30 PM
- Volkshaus Theatersaal, Zürich
About the show
„Ljudi odozgo“, a play by Cesc Gay, is something of a phenomenon of Spanish theatre. The arrival of the neighbours — those people upstairs — for a shared dinner, and their unusual proposal to their hosts, opens up a whole series of witty situations, (un)comfortable truths and great questions of life. How to find humour in those uncomfortable truths, how to use humour to hide loneliness, fears and insecurities, while at the same time focusing on the important themes of our time — the emotional distance between partners, the midlife crisis, routine — is probably the key with which this play has opened its way to different audiences, with a good measure of the auteur and the commercial, the witty and the sincere, the entertaining and the engaged. Performed by two superb duos — Sergej Trifunović and Aleksandra Tomić, Aleksej Bjelogrlić and Iva Ilinčić — the play sets two worldviews against each other, two logics of life and partnership. Come and let us weigh together how to find our way through it all, and perhaps be a little happier.
About the venue
Volkshaus Theatersaal
Stauffacherstrasse 60 · 8004 Zürich
Volkshaus Zürich is a historic cultural centre in Zürich District 4, near Stauffacherplatz. The venue hosts concerts, theatre and conferences — its Theatersaal is a well-known stage for visiting productions.
- Stauffacher tram stop is steps from the entrance.
- A 10-minute walk from Zürich Hauptbahnhof.
- Bar and cloakroom open in the foyer before the performance.
Ticket prices
Choose a category and secure your seat before the premiere. HELSE Club members enjoy priority booking 48 hours in advance.
- Saal
- 45 CHF
- Galerie
- 45 CHF
- Studierende / AHV
- 35 CHF
- Saal 1. Kategorie
- 50 CHF
- Rollstuhl- & Begleiterplätze
- 50 CHF
- Galerie 1. Kategorie
- 50 CHF
- Performed in Serbian.
- Late entry is not permitted.
- Photography and recording during the performance are not permitted.
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.