Theatre performances from December 18-20, 2026

Maud lives in a simple trailer park in California. On a whim, she buys an unassuming painting at a flea market—to cheer up her neighbor. But soon, suspicion arises: Could it be an original by... Jackson Pollock act?

To resolve the matter, art expert Lyonel Percy travels from New York. What follows is an intense clash between two worlds: gut feeling versus expertise, hope versus judgment, existence versus evaluation.

Percy remains convinced that the painting is a forgery. But the longer the conflict lasts, the more the question shifts: not only the painting is at stake, but also the credibility and dignity of the two people themselves.

In the end, Percy sticks to his verdict: „"The picture is not real."“
And adds: „"But it is you."“

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A chamber play about truth and value

Stephen Sachs' play explores how reality is constructed – in the art market as well as in society's perception of people. In times of fake news and deepfakes, the question arises anew: What is real, and who decides?

An intense, pointed two-person play that blends suspense, humor, and existential depth.

Game data

Friday, December 18, 2026: 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 19, 2026: 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 20, 2026: 5:00 PM

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production

Directed by Andrea Zogg
Cast: Sabina Deutsch, Peter Niklaus Steiner
Stage design: Christine Fueter | Costumes: Nathalie Péclard
Assistant Director: Christian Menzi | Technical Director: Michel Baumgartner

Tickets & Info

www.theateraffix.ch