“A body holds so much beyond the visible.” Doireann Ní Ghríofa
Pain is often invisible from the outside and difficult to put into words.
In her solo piece Schmerzstück (Pain Piece), Cosima Grand explores the emotional, physical, and temporal dimensions of pain. With her body and voice, she makes its intensity and emotionality palpable—as well as its cyclical recurrence and the sudden interruptions that mark pain in time.
The choreography moves between expressive and symbolically charged gestures and subtle moments.
“A body holds so much beyond the visible.” Doireann Ní Ghríofa
Pain is often invisible from the outside and difficult to put into words.
In her solo piece Schmerzstück (Pain Piece), Cosima Grand explores the emotional, physical, and temporal dimensions of pain. With her body and voice, she makes its intensity and emotionality palpable—as well as its cyclical recurrence and the sudden interruptions that mark pain in time.
The choreography moves between expressive and symbolically charged gestures and subtle moments.
Pain is often invisible from the outside and difficult to put into words.
In her solo piece Schmerzstück (Pain Piece), Cosima Grand explores the emotional, physical, and temporal dimensions of pain. With her body and voice, she makes its intensity and emotionality palpable—as well as its cyclical recurrence and the sudden interruptions that mark pain in time.
The choreography moves between expressive and symbolically charged gestures and subtle moments.
MDATES
9 Dez 25 Premiere, Tanzhaus Zürich
Conzept, Choreography & Performance: Cosima Grand Music & Lightdesign: Demi Jakob Dramaturgiy Mona De Weerdt Costumes: Anne-Sophie Raemy Scenography: Nagi Gianni Choreographic Assistence: Alice Gratet Outside eye: Natascha Moschini, Stephan Stock Production: Antje Czudaj Administration: Karin Erdmann Dramaturgical support Tanzhaus Zürich: Jessica Huber Critical friend: Nina Mühlemann
Coproduktion: Tanzhaus Zürich, Théâtre du Crochetan Monthey Supported by: City of Zurich, Canton of Wallis, Canton of Zurich, Landis & Gyr Stiftung, SSA - Société Suisse des Auteurs, Migros Kulturprozent Residency: Südpol Luzern
Fotos:Anne-Sophie Raemy
SPECIALS
FLINTA* LAMENTING CHOIR
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On five full moon evenings from July to November 2025, there will be collective lamenting and joyful singing.
The Klagechor (Lament Choir), led by Sibylle Aeberli, is open to FLINTA* individuals — no prior experience is necessary.
The choir is part of the supporting program for the dance piece Schmerzstück, in which Cosima Grand explores physical, emotional, and vocal aspects of pain. The piece will premiere on December 9, 2025, at Tanzhaus Zürich.
Registration is requested. Participation is also possible on individual dates only.
9 Dez 25 Premiere, Tanzhaus Zürich
11–14 Dez 25 Tanzhaus Zürich
14–16 January 26 Théâtre du Crochetan Monthey
Conzept, Choreography & Performance: Cosima Grand Music & Lightdesign: Demi Jakob Dramaturgiy Mona De Weerdt Costumes: Anne-Sophie Raemy Scenography: Nagi Gianni Choreographic Assistence: Alice Gratet Outside eye: Natascha Moschini, Stephan Stock Production: Antje Czudaj Administration: Karin Erdmann Dramaturgical support Tanzhaus Zürich: Jessica Huber Critical friend: Nina Mühlemann
Coproduktion: Tanzhaus Zürich, Théâtre du Crochetan Monthey Supported by: City of Zurich, Canton of Wallis, Canton of Zurich, Landis & Gyr Stiftung, SSA - Société Suisse des Auteurs, Migros Kulturprozent Residency: Südpol Luzern
Fotos:Anne-Sophie Raemy
SPECIALS
FLINTA* LAMENTING CHOIR
On five full moon evenings from July to November 2025, there will be collective lamenting and joyful singing.
The Klagechor (Lament Choir), led by Sibylle Aeberli, is open to FLINTA* individuals — no prior experience is necessary.
The choir is part of the supporting program for the dance piece Schmerzstück, in which Cosima Grand explores physical, emotional, and vocal aspects of pain. The piece will premiere on December 9, 2025, at Tanzhaus Zürich.
Registration is requested. Participation is also possible on individual dates only.