The Game
In their latest production, the Ticino-based group Trickster-p continues their research into games as an artistic medium. In groups of four, the audience tries to get to the bottom of the game system and make the best of the situation - but what is the best? A life according to one's own values or success? And what is success if we can't even know what tomorrow will bring? «The game» is a brilliant metaphor for the decisions we (have to) make for ourselves and others in everyday life.
In this participatory theatre-game, everyone decides for themselves how much they want to get involved. Some in the groups of four will be more reserved, others will be gripped by ambition from the very first second. Just like in real life.
Trickster-p arises out of the encounter of Cristina Galbiati and Ilija Luginbühl and is intended as an artistic research project which pushes at the boundaries of different art forms. Initially their research focused specifically on the centrality and physicality of the performer; as time went on, their focus has shifted from a more narrow definition of theatre to include expressions that transgress genre boundaries, both conceptually and formally resulting from the mixture of extremely heterogeneous artistic media.
Easy Read
In «The game», the audience plays a large board game in groups of four. Each group has to make decisions and try to make the best of the rules.
Sign Language Interpretation
The performance on May 16th at 17:30 will be translated into Swiss German Sign Language (DSGS). The Access Friend will allocate audience members who need the Sign Language translation to their seats.
Interpreters: Tamara Bangerter, Nina Eveline Hutter
For people with visual disabilities
We'll be offering a tactile introduction / touch tour on May 14th at 19.00. Afterwards, the performance is accessible without visual barriers. Please book the touch tour at checkin@auawirleben.ch
If you are attending the performance with an assistance dog, you can of course bring it into the auditorium. It is also possible to have it wait in an adjoining room during the performance. If you would like this, please contact us in advance atcheckin@auawirleben.ch
For people with mobility disabilities
The SHT-Proberaum is located on the 4th floor of the Brückenpfeiler. It can be reached via a long flight of stairs. A lift is available. The Access Friend will assist you in operating the lift. The STH-Proberaum has a barrier-free toilet.
Content Notes
This performance is a participatory experience, however the degree of participation is left to the participants' free choice.
This production explores complex themes of power, control, and systemic inequality.
This production contains perceived animal harm.
Sensory Triggers
Voices, including overlapping dialogue
Special Check-In
We offer a special check-in oprion. If you require an escort or a specific seat for any reason, require assistance due to a mobility impairment, or would like to be picked up at the bus stop, please contact us in advance. A member of our team will accompany you according to your needs. Register: checkin@auawirleben.ch
Access Friend
At the Brückenpfeiler Access Friends welcome audiences and are available before, during, and after performances. These people are identified and wear purple vests. Questions about accessibility can be directed to the Access Friends.
- Concept, Realization
- Cristina Galbiati & Ilija Luginbühl
- Artistic Collaboration
- Maria Da Silva, Yves Regenass
- Associated Game Design
- Pietro Polsinelli
- Sound, Space
- Zeno Gabaglio
- External Eye
- Martina Mutzner
- Graphic Sesign, Video and Design Consultants
- Studio CCRZ
- Photos, Trailer
- Giulia Lenzi
Production: Trickster-p / LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Co-production: Theater Chur / Theater Casino Zug / Theater Stadelhofen Zürich / ROXY Birsfelden / TAK Theater Liechtenstein / Triennale Milano Teatro
In collaboration with: Casa degli Artisti Milano