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«MULTIVERSE – neurodiversity in the performing arts»
compagnie O. | Marie Alexis & Mona De Weerdt

LabCovid Safe Space

With their Lab #1, compagnie O. invites participants to engage in an exchance focused on networking from a neurodivergent perspective.

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  • Sat 12/09 10:00 – 16:30

    Arrival and Covid test from 10.00, Lab starts at 10.30

    Nordflügel

    Participation by invitation / applications accepted until 26 August

The first lab of the exchange format «Hosting the MULTIVERSE» by compagnie O. focuses on networking.
  • Relaxed Setting

‘Hosting the Multiverse’ is an exchange format within the project ‘MULTIVERSE – neurodiversity in the arts’. Through various facilitated formats – in writing and orally, individually, in small groups and in plenary – participants identify barriers that make sustained, equal participation in the cultural field difficult or impossible for neurodivergent people, and outline concrete measures to improve accessibility. Across different editions, compagnie O. focuses on different core themes.

The first 2026 edition of Hosting the Multiverse focuses on the theme of networking. In this Lab format, a smaller group (max. 15 participants) is invited to share their personal experiences: neurodivergent cultural practitioners, cultural practitioners leading neurodiverse teams and representatives from cultural institutions with genuine interest and willingness to act – venues, funders, networks, training institutions and more. Participation is by application and invitation, and is paid.

The Lab is facilitated by Marie Alexis and Mona De Weerdt (compagnie O.).

Open Call

Applications for the first ‘MULTIVERSE – neurodiversity in the performing arts’ lab will be accepted until 26 August 2026. The lab is aimed at neurodivergent artists, artists in leadership roles and representatives of cultural institutions, and participants will receive remuneration. Full details of the open call and the application process can be found here.

Accessibility and practical information

  • Step-free access

  • Language: in German and/or English spoken language, arranged with the participants

  • Group size: max. 15 people

  • Retreat space available

  • Regular breaks are built in, lunch break 45 minutes

  • Range of seating options available (Chairs and beanbags)

  • Quiet and written participation are welcome throughout the Lab

  • Covid-Safer Space: The event takes place as a Covid-safer event. Testing is mandatory. Tests and masks will be available on-site.

  • Facilitated by:
    Marie Alexis und Mona De Weerdt (compagnie O.)
    In cooperation with:
    Gessnerallee, Kulturhaus Helferei, TanzPlan Ost, AVDC - Association Vaudoise de Danse Contemporaine, Zürcher Theaterspektakel

  • The compagnie O. is a neurodiverse Zurich-based dance company founded in 2017 under neurodivergent leadership. In their long-term project ‘MULTIVERSE | atypical perspectives’ (concept grant from the City of Zurich, 2024 – 2027), they focus intensively on neurodiversity and accessibility as thematic and aesthetic foundations, as well as on accessible and sustainable working methods. With the independent project ‘MULTIVERSE – neurodiversity in the performing arts’, they are also launching a knowledge platform on neurodiversity in the performing arts.

  • Migros Kulturprozent m2act, Stadt Zürich Kultur, Cassinelli-Vogel-Stiftung

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