Horu Fröiä

by Playades Theatre Company

A theatrical piece about Victorian women mountain climbers

Horu Fröiä production flyer

Mountain climbing in Victorian petticoats: In 1871 Meta Brevoort and Lucy Walker are ambitiously making their way to the top. Because among Alpine pioneers, men and women alike, the "Horu" (Matterhorn) is considered the most desirable trophy. Which of the two ladies will be The First?

(This event is in German and Swiss German.)

Production Information

  • Performance Language: German and Swiss German
  • Theme: Victorian women mountaineers competing for Matterhorn first female ascent

Performance History

This production has been performed at BergBuchBrig, Binner Kulturabende, and Club Vernissage Zermatt.