With “Leviticus”, the Free Opera Zurich deals with instructions, values, rules and laws and thus places a mechanism at the center of an opera that can be observed in many areas of our society. Because rules, although seemingly objective and applicable regardless of context, are subject to constant negotiation and reorganization. So it’s time to take a closer look at the original text of all codes of conduct!
Composition/musical direction: Dominique Girod.
Production: Corsin Gaudenz.
Soprano: Lena Kiepenheuer.
Vocals/guitar: Philipp Saner.
Choreography/Dance: Eman Hussein, Hannah Juliane Steenbeck, Jamuna Mirjam Zweifel.
Live music: Mondrian Ensemble (Ivana Pristašová – violin, Petra Ackermann – viola, Martin Jaggi – violoncello), Raphael Loher (piano), Nicolas Stocker (percussion).
Set design: Sophie Krayer.
Lighting/technology: Marek Lamprecht.
Artistic advice: Julia Reichert.
Graphic: Maya Sumbadze.
Photos: Sarah Ley.
Production management: Esther Friederich.
Co-production: Fabriktheater Rote Fabrik Zurich.
Premiere: November 14, 2025 | Rote Fabrik| Zurich
further performances: Rote Fabrik Zurich, Tojo Theater Bern
