About Zohar

Zohar The Nootzel is a contortionist and physical theatre performer whose work lives at the intersection of extreme flexibility, clown, and character‑driven storytelling. Trained in physical theatre, acting, and clown, she uses her body as a narrative tool: sometimes absurd, sometimes poetic, but always human.
Her signature Nootzel character blends humour, vulnerability, and precise physical control, creating strong audience connection through crowd interaction and expressive movement.
Whether performing solo or as part of an ensemble, her work adapts seamlessly to cabaret, contemporary circus, theatre, and high‑end events.

Photo by Dario ATELIER229 Casting Agentur

Selected Festivals & Productions (2025)

1st International Mainz Burlesque Festival — Germany (April 5–6)
Tease Me Please! Burlesque Variety Show — Switzerland (May 17–18)
Zurich Improv Comedy Festival — Switzerland (June 28–29)
13th International Berlin Burlesque Festival — Germany (Oct 23–25)
Frankenstein by Nick Dear, ZEST — Switzerland (Nov 5–15)
Brigade Brut × Fintatainment X-Mas Special — Switzerland (Dec 5–6)

Training & Artistic Development

Zohar’s performance work is grounded in continuous training across physical theatre, clown, and contortion.

Clown Intensive — Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London
Mongolian Contortion Intensive — Circus Center San Francisco
101 Burlesque — BodyMagick Temple, Portland (OR)
Musical Theatre & Acting Training — Closed Encounters Theatre School, Zurich

My work sits at the intersection of contortion, clown, and physical theatre. I create character-driven performances rooted in storytelling, emotional clarity, and live audience connection.
Whether working solo or within an ensemble, I adapt my work to the tone of each production balancing precision, play, and presence.