For all fans of sarcasm and black humor, and for those who like to look beyond their own plate: FALK is going on tour with his new concert program "Live & Unheard." During an evening with the singer-songwriter and music cabaret artist, the audience is expected to do nothing more than laugh at themselves.

Because FALK tackles the spirit of the times and doesn't spare anyone or anything - including himself. A statement against the madness of constantly feeling the need to take sides, offering tongue-in-cheek entertainment instead of dead serious education. And all of this without regard for the consequences.

FALK has already been honored with numerous cabaret and cultural awards for his work. He also brings along his brand-new album "Unheard": A potpourri of absurd, thought-provoking, malicious, and lovingly provocative compositions from life.

Door opens at 8:00 PM.

With his fifth piano cabaret program, Bodo Wartke testifies that it is possible to remain true to his stage art and at the same time be open to new encounters and influences. The language juggler, who can look back on a 20-year career, sets out pondering and singing - with plenty of questions in tow - and invites the audience to shift perspectives. "Was, wenn doch?" offers rousing piano cabaret in rhyme culture as well as astonishing thought-provoking stimuli with a witty look at our everyday interactions. Bodo Wartke does not hesitate to ask existential questions: What drives us? Why do we find it difficult to accept change as an opportunity? Why do we act out of fear instead of love? "Was, wenn doch?" is a poetic game with possibilities, thought-provoking and entertaining at the same time. The piano cabaret artist sheds light on exceptional and in-between states. What does the clown do when he's sad? Why do we have such a fondness for pushing buttons? And still, it is love, whether unfulfilled or threefold, that drives the fabulating poet and leaves him pondering: Found the right woman? Or bet on the wrong horse? What to do with conflicting feelings? A provisional answer is: act passionately, wait, and make tea! What is crystal clear, however, is where love stops: with insects. An unrestrained Bodo burns for what he does, and sings new, urgent songs.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Admission: 12:30 PM

Rock concert in the foyer of the Detmold Summer Theater

Standing room

The operetta has the reputation of being the inferior little sister of opera. Kitsch, slapstick, and cheap entertainment. However, connoisseurs agree that operetta is the secret royal discipline of music theater, as it serves as a socio-political mirror of the society of its time.
After Offenbach's operetta successes, who became the father of this genre with his colorful and imaginative works, a true flood of operettas poured over Europe. The operetta loudly dreamed of freedom and equality, wrapped in captivating music, garnished with wordplay and dance. During the NS dictatorship, the works of Jewish librettists and composers were banned from the stage as "degenerate." From the witty, frivolous, and international art form, it became a dusty farce. However, the operetta has managed to find its way back to shine and glamour, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. It's high time to dedicate this operetta revue to operetta and its creators.

In her composition “Ave Maria – Meryem Ana”, the German-Azerbaijani composer Khadija Zeynalova dedicates herself to the figure of Mary, who plays a connecting role between the three monotheistic religions. The work, written for three vocal parts, organ, and ensemble, addresses the Jewish woman, the Christian Mother of God, and the Muslim Chosen One. Zeynalova examines the significance of Mary in the scriptures of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism and emphasizes her role as an outstanding female figure who holds great importance for the believers of these religions. The profound impact of the Quran and the Bible on the literary and cultural world offers an additional incentive to understand Mary both intellectually and emotionally.

Together with the ensemble Bridge of Sound, which was awarded “Artist of the Year” by the Klosterlandschaft OWL, Khadija Zeynalova makes a strong statement for international understanding. The participants are convinced that the universal language and power of music can create a lasting sign for friendly coexistence of different cultures, regardless of nationality, creed, or origin, thus enabling peaceful coexistence across all borders.

Copyright: Bridge of Sound

Admission: 7:00 PM

Free admission!

TATORT 110 – ZWEI KRIMISERIEN AUF DER SPUR
In 1970, the "Tatort" crosshair flickered across the screen for the first time. Only a year later, "Polizeiruf 110" in the then GDR kept its audience on the edge of their seats. Today, the developments of the two cult crime series are hardly imaginable without each other. Already the first "Tatort" sent a Hamburg commissioner to Leipzig, and on the occasion of the German reunification, the investigative teams of both series worked together, and later even "Tatort" personnel were transferred to the "Polizeiruf" territory! We unleash our inner detectives, take a closer look at the two cornerstones of German crime history, and wonder how it comes that they still secure a place in the hearts of their viewers today.

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Olaf der Flipper

He stands for German music history. With his band "Die Flippers," he filled the halls and arenas of the country for almost five decades. Over 250,000 people alone attended the farewell tour of the three exceptional artists. In this unparalleled career, 64 studio albums have been awarded gold and platinum, and among other honors, they received 13 Golden Tuning Forks and two Echo Awards - just to name a few figures. Statistically speaking, every resident of Germany owns at least one Flippers CD. Since 2012, Olaf, the Flipper has been enchanting his fans as a solo artist. With his hits "Lotus Flower," "Mona Lisa," "The Red Sun of Barbados," "A Thousand Red Roses," and many more, the entertainer knows how to get his audience on their feet. His live DVD dethroned Rammstein from the top spot on the DVD charts, his last studio album landed at number 4 on the international charts and number 1 on the Schlager charts. However, 2022 surpassed everything: With "We Say Thank You," a song from 2009, Olaf the Flipper once again captured the hearts of his fans and succeeded in connecting generations. He thrilled the masses even at Europe's largest electronic festival "Parookaville" or at "Rock am Ring."
At 77 years old, there is still no end in sight for him.

Pia Malo
Her father is Olaf, former singer of the Flippers, the most successful Schlager band of all time and, for several years now, a celebrated solo artist. "I am super proud of my father. He has made music history. You can gladly call me THE DAUGHTER :)
In 2012, Pia released her first solo album "Leben-Lieben," which immediately entered the international German charts. In 2017, "You Do Me Good" followed. In March 2019, the prelude to the new album was already released. With "So Close to Heaven," Pia laid the foundation for her new CD. On May 31, 2019, her third album "Großstadthelden" was released, which managed to enter at number 15 on the German Schlager charts. In 2022, Pia Malo celebrated three anniversaries: 30 years on stage, 10 of them as a soloist - and her 40th birthday. This was of course celebrated during the big Germany tour together with her father Olaf the Flipper.

Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening with Olaf the Flipper and guest star Pia Malo.

Entry: 19:00

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Suli Puschban is not only THE Berlin children's songwriter and feminist advocate for diversity, but has been delighting her audience for years with hits like "I've Had Enough of Pink" - a cheeky and charming rejection of Princess Lillifee - and "Supergirl" - a funky anthem for strong girls. As a poet and artist who was awarded the GEMA Music Author's Prize in 2019, she unconditionally supports children in an incomparable way. In every city, in every town, there are people who speak different languages and who, in their cultural diversity, create a colorful picture that shapes our lives. The title song of Suli Puschban's new album "Our City Speaks all Languages" picks up on this idea, expands it further, dresses it in music, and takes the children by the hand to celebrate the diversity of life with them. Suli Puschban and the Kapelle der guten Hoffnung perform new songs and popular hits, singing, dancing, and celebrating under the motto: "Sing along. Join. Think along!"

Doors open at 2:30 pm.

In her composition "Ave Maria – Meryem Ana," the German-Azerbaijani composer Khadija Zeynalova dedicates herself to the figure of Mary, who plays a connecting role among the three monotheistic religions. The work, written for three vocal parts, organ, and ensemble, addresses the Jewish woman, the Christian Mother of God, and the Muslim Chosen One. Zeynalova examines the significance of Mary in the writings of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, highlighting her role as an outstanding female figure who is of great importance to the believers of these religions. The profound impact of the Quran and the Bible on the literary and cultural world provides an additional incentive to capture Mary both intellectually and emotionally.

Together with the ensemble Bridge of Sound, which was awarded the title "Artist of the Year" by the monastery landscape OWL, Khadija Zeynalova makes a strong statement for understanding between peoples. The participants are convinced that the universal language and power of music can create a lasting symbol for friendly coexistence of different cultures, regardless of nationality, denomination, or origin, thus enabling peaceful coexistence across all borders.

Copyright: Bridge of Sound

Entrance: 5:30 PM

Admission free!

Program change!!!!

(1756-1791)
W.A. Mozart: 12 Variations in C-major on “Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman” K.265

(1854-1928)
Leoš Janáček: Piano Sonata 1.X.1905 in E-flat minor
The Foreboding
Death

(1810-1849)
Fryderyk Chopin: Berceuse

(1873-1943)
S. Rachmaninoff: Variations on a Theme by Chopin op. 22
Theme. Largo

Images of an exhibition by Mussorgsky and works by Shostakovich, Gershwin, and Bernstein in arrangements for brass ensemble and percussion instruments

Five people of advanced age start a shared living community. Claude, the perpetual lover, Annie and Jean, she is conventionally adjusted, he still a political activist, Jeanne and Albert, the feminist and the bon vivant. They want to be there for each other and thus prevent anyone from ending up in a nursing home or falling into state care. To support them, they hire the young ethnology student Dirk. The protagonists have been close friends for decades and know each other very well. Nevertheless, tensions do not take long to arise. Not only because physical ailments and the advancing dementia of one of the housemates complicate living together. Dirk's presence also acts as a catalyst; closely guarded secrets and hidden desires come to light...

Admission: 7:30 PM

Experience the hits of the incomparable Swedish cult band ABBA,
with around 400 million records sold, one of the most successful bands of all time!

Accompanied by an exquisite multi-course menu, we will take you back to the
era of bell-bottoms and platform shoes.

In authentic costumes, our artists bring back the disco era with hits like "Dancing Queen"
and "Mamma Mia" and many more.

Become part of an unforgettable evening, up close with Anni-Frid, Björn, Benny, and Agnetha
and embark on a journey into the musical world of ABBA.

Doors open: 6:30 PM

Contemporary play by Lutz Hübner and Sarah Nemitz
It was an accident. Tragic. It wasn't his fault. The boy was under the influence of drugs when he ran into the street. But it's election time. Ministerial Director Heiko Braubach wants to become mayor. This tragedy could jeopardize everything.
In the face of the tragic consequences, Braubach is honestly shaken. The boy was so badly injured that he will spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. So he goes to visit the victim's mother, a geriatric nurse, to see how he can help. As grateful as she is, her nephew Jerome reacts with rejection to the offered support. He senses the opportunity to blackmail the power-hungry politician from his perspective. An exchange of blows. An escalation. Here, the seasoned, experienced politician who is increasingly cornered, there, the driven by frustration, disappointment, and hatred of the establishment, who can no longer be restrained.

The grandiose comedy revue with well-known travesty stars from renowned cabarets and television

Want something more? With Germany's travesty show "Festival der Travestie - Maria Crohn and Friends," we offer you a theater revue that meets even the highest standards. Experience travesty at its best and purest form with "Festival der Travestie." Let yourself be carried away by Maria Crohn and her ensemble into the world of perfect entertainment. Only top-class artists, known from renowned cabarets and television, have been put together for this magnificent show. A wonderful revue with humor, singing, elaborate costumes, star parodies, perfect illusions, and stand-up comedy. Here, one attraction follows the next, leaving the audience breathless. All of this presented in a show styled at a fast pace that will completely transport you from everyday life into a completely foreign but absolutely fascinating world. "Festival der Travestie" is a bouquet of well-known catchy tunes in new garb, roaringly funny comedy, entertaining fun, and an absolute feast for the eyes. In one sentence: pure entertainment. Let yourself be taken away... ...into the world of revue!

Doors open at 6:30 PM

The new solo program of improvisation expert Sascha Korf!

Following the motto "Crisis as an opportunity," Sascha Korf also takes something lasting with him from the pandemic time. "This can be seen not least in my little belly," as Germany's most interactive cabaret artist admits. Sascha also had a lot of time to come up with new stories and pranks. And so, his latest solo program "VENI, VIDI, WITZIG" is typically fast, funny, interactive, and current: In the past, one would drive two hours to the supermarket, now one can have three tomatoes delivered home in 10 minutes. Previously, 12 people would be satisfied with a pot of chili. Today, we cook for 12 in seven different pots: Vegan, Regional, Paleo, Low Carb, sustainable, and gluten-free. This is also where Sascha's first book of poems "Meine Pfanne und ich" fits in, which also finds its place on the stage alongside his novel "Sofa, so Good."

Last but not least, celebrities and politicians of the day get their share. The evening is crowned with Sascha's traditional hit pantomime a la "Turbo" Korf! But Sascha Korf wouldn't be himself if he didn't also interact chronically with the audience. The friendly and quick-witted Cologne native engages in verbal contact with his guests. Touching, delightful, and funny dialogues arise at eye level. As the saying goes: With Korf, you come as a stranger and leave as a friend.

"With Sascha, the viewers become participants." (Kölner Stadtanzeiger)

"VENI, VIDI, WITZIG" is Sascha Korf's sixth stage program. The audience can expect an exquisite mixture of stand-up, cabaret, and interaction: A lucky bag that leads to different evenings and holds some surprises. Let yourself be enchanted, entertained, and amused. Because with Sascha, you are always in the front row.

"With stand-up comedy and improvisation, Sascha Korf had everyone on the edge of their seats at the end." (Kieler Nachrichten)

Doors open at 7:00 PM

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Admittance: 4:00 pm

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