Do you hear that too? A chirping, a scraping, and tooting... Rare and strange creatures inhabit this small mysterious place: there is much to discover and plenty of adventures to face as the two actors in the play transform into different animals. With lots of humor and theatrical magic, they take the young audience into a world full of miraculous and quirky beings. How does the Hole Octopus converse with a Flying Fish, and who has actually seen the Djungarian Dwarf Hamster? The dancer, choreographer, and dance educator Felix Berner is developing an exploration journey for young and old at the Rheinische Landestheater Neuss! The choreographic elements make his work very special stage experiences that enrich the imagination. Berner is known for his wide range of work with diverse target groups and has been the head of the dance department at the Academy for Cultural Education of the Federal and State Governments of North Rhine-Westphalia in Remscheid since 2023.

Admission shortly before the start

10 years of keyboard cabaret: A good reason to summarize the great moments from four solo programs in one evening.
As an experienced family man and world traveler, Axel Pätz is on the trail of the small and large absurdities of everyday life. He hunts them down, analyzes them, and creates quirky stories and artistic songs from them.
He pays musical tribute to both the ride-on lawnmower and the walker. He informs about the risks and side effects of birth trauma. He explains in a sharp analysis why drawers are so important for world order (which temporarily turns into a dadaistic wild ride). He reveals how to successfully counter the grueling attacks of pubescent teenagers, free according to the motto: "Just chill!" He unveils, in the best tradition of dark humor, how to have a hell of a time with your ex-partners while gardening and finally builds up to the "note release," a hilarious, grandiosely absurd lesson in musical later education.

Best of keyboard cabaret – an evening not to be missed.

Doors open: 7:15 PM

10:50 AM

KRAKAUER KRIPPEN

Fascinating Christmas tradition in the windows

of the German Ceramic Museum – Hetjens

and the Polish Institute Düsseldorf

27.11.2024 – 31.1.2025

Colorful Krakow nativity scenes prepare the Düsseldorf audience for Christmas. They tell of the more than 200-year-old tradition of this fascinating craft, which was officially included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2018.

The tradition of Krakow Christmas nativity scenes began in the early 19th century in the historic capital of Poland, which, with its numerous monuments, is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for nativity builders. Each nativity scene is a miniature version of the historic architecture of Krakow, depicting, among others, St. Mary's Church, Wawel Castle, and the Cloth Hall. For the construction of the nativity scenes, wood, cardboard, and colorful, gilded paper are used. A modest stable with the baby Jesus in a manger is almost nonexistent in Krakow nativity scenes. The Krakow Christmas nativity scenes are colorful, gold-adorned structures that can rival any fairy tale castle.

The fascinating handicrafts come from the collection of the Museum of the City of Krakow.

Hetjens – State Capital Düsseldorf (duesseldorf.de)

www.instytutpolski.pl/duesseldorf 

https://muzeumkrakowa.pl/en

Admission: 7:00 PM

If the songs are honest and the lyrics are authentic, then the emotions of the fans align with those of the artists, and everyone celebrates on an equal footing.

LaFee...this name is familiar to everyone.
The German-Greek singer and songwriter is not only a trendsetter but has now become an icon, inspiration, and role model for many newcomers in today's pop scene.

At the age of 15, LaFee released her debut album "LaFee" in 2006, which was awarded three Golden Awards in Germany.
Her debut also reached the top of the charts in Austria and was rewarded with platinum.
Her second album, 'Jetzt erst recht', released in 2007, reached number one in both countries' charts and this time was also awarded platinum in Germany.
Sold-out arena tours were the reward for the then very young LaFee.
"During the concerts, it's about the shining eyes, the laughter, the tears, the emotional moments that we share and celebrate together," LaFee said then and now, "I fight for every single second, every single heart during these 2 hours, so that this time we share together will be unforgettable for us all."

With this mindset as a musician, LaFee has been honored and celebrated by her fans three times with the ECHO Pop, twice with Bravo Otto, and once with the Nick Kids' Choice Award.

In the following 10 years, LaFee also succeeded in establishing herself very successfully across genres as an actress ("Alles was zählt"), a jury member (talent show "Dein Song"), and a musical performer ("Vom Geist der Weihnacht"). Despite time-consuming film shoots, she remains true to music and releases several singles, including "Zeig Dich" in 2012, the title song for the film "Hanni und Nanni," or the single "Was bleibt" in 2015.

Her latest album, "Zurück in die Zukunft," was released in mid-2021 and once again reached the top 10 in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

LaFee has released a total of 5 albums to date. Over 1 million copies of physical albums and singles sold speak for themselves.

In 2023 and 2024, her family happiness and the writing of new songs are at the forefront. Clear concept for the upcoming album: LaFee at her best, lyrically honest and sincere, she deals with the challenges of our time. Musically, it will be powerful and beat-heavy once again. Powerful pop bangers, beautiful ballads, rich guitar sounds, and lyrics that speak from Christina's heart.

In December 2024, as part of her "Kriegerin" tour, LaFee will rock the halls with new songs and a best-of fireworks display...

The name of the tour is by no means chosen at random, as it is not only the title of a brand-new song that LaFee will present for the first time at her concerts; LaFee is also exactly that: a warrior who fights for every second and every single heart in her concerts.
LaFee is a powerhouse who stands up against outdated clichés and roles, voices her opinion, and refuses to be patronized.
And once again, the emotions will meet on equal terms, and the music will be celebrated...

Doors open: 7:00 PM

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The original production by Sasson/Sautter with Deborah Sasson and Uwe Kröger

The grand touring production is back with a top-class star cast and in a completely new musical adaptation.

A true musical highlight!

After the outstanding success of the 2019/20 tour and at the request of their fans, world star Deborah Sasson has once again been persuaded to step on stage in the role of Christine in the 2022/23 season. The collaboration of the singer with Germany's number 1 musical star, Uwe Kröger, who continues to play the role of the Phantom, was celebrated by audiences and the press everywhere.

Since 2010, "The Phantom of the Opera" by the author team Deborah Sasson and Jochen Sautter has captivated audiences on the stages of Europe. The forced pause of the Corona pandemic was creatively used to completely rework the production musically. For this, the British musician Ryan Martin, who composed and arranged music for Cirque de Soleil, America's Got Talent, Netflix, BBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox USA, among others, was brought on board.

The spectacular stage design, brought to life by the elaborate three-dimensional video projections of the internationally acclaimed multimedia artist Daniel Stryjecki, as well as the grand stage elements built by Michael Scott of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, has been revised with new elements. The dramatic fall of the chandelier, the mysterious rendezvous on the roof of the opera, the underground boat ride, the eerie encounter in the graveyard, and the terrifying underworld of the opera are now portrayed even more vividly.

This musical reimagining, which was originally created for the 100th anniversary of Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel "Le Fantôme de l'Opéra," is one of the most successful touring musicals in Europe. The production stands out from all previous musical interpretations of the literary material by staying closer to the original novel and incorporating famous opera quotes composed by Sasson in parts of the music.

The role of Christine is interpreted by the globally celebrated Boston soprano and Echo Klassik award winner Deborah Sasson. Her versatile and powerful voice is perfect for this blend of opera and musical. The Phantom is played by Uwe Kröger, who captured the hearts of the audience since his breakthrough in the role of Death in the world premiere of Elisabeth. He has played leading roles in the premieres of Rebecca, Mozart, The Visit of the Old Lady, Heidi, as well as the German-language premieres of Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, Doctor Dolittle, The Addams Family, and Napoleon on London's West End. Now, he steps into the role of the world-famous and internally tormented Phantom for this production.

Jochen Sautter appears as the wealthy, attractive Count Raoul de Chagny.

Furthermore, a large ensemble of selected singers, dancers, and actors from the German-speaking region is involved.

The VIP ticket includes the following services:
- Best seats in row 1 or 2
- Autographed Phantom poster
- Meet & Greet with a reception during the intermission

Important Note:
You will receive a VIP wristband at the box office. It opens 1 hour before the show starts.

Admittance begins 1 hour before the start.

The temperatures feel like they are in the double-digit plus range, elderly ladies slurp their ice cream in T-shirts, and snow seems to be an event far in the future - it's November again in the constantly warming climate and time to look back on the past year. Who could make this more fun than the original bird of the satirical year in review, Urban Priol?

With relish, he dissects the socio-political events of the past year, creates outrageous connections, and uncovers surprising backgrounds. The maneuvers of the mighty and the rich are exposed, and various instances of double-tongued hypocrisy are revealed. Whether he ponders on domestic or foreign policy, passionately supports his football club, or shakes his head in disbelief at the excesses of capitalism - hardly any relevant topic of the past year remains untouched. His rapid and powerful speeches are emphasized by his pronounced acting and parodic skills, as Urban Priol has indulged in the joy of theater play since his university days (although the carefully arranged folder with the working title "Master's Thesis" remained empty except for one tab throughout his life). The demands on the audience for this program are not insignificant: even though he allows himself a pun or two ("I don't play for the feuilleton!"), it doesn't hurt to be politically informed to not miss the often subtle references of the jester.

But the cabaret artist himself is faced with a tremendous task, as the agile whirlwind is in a constant race against time. Despite brimming with brilliant ideas and punchlines and always having something to say on current topics, one evening seems quite tight for him to fit it all in. A year in one evening, well, darn it!

Door opens: 7:00 PM

The ZauberWerk
is a magical mixed show that takes place on every 3rd Thursday of the month at the Theater im Walzwerk Pulheim (near Cologne).

Starting at 8:00 PM, the hosts Phil Schmitz and Marcel Wunder welcome the audience and the artists of the evening: Every month new guests from various fields of magic as well as special acts from comedy, variety, or other performing arts. This makes each evening entertaining, colorful, and different.

Entrance to the foyer is from 7 PM.

Admission: 7:00 PM

The event is sold out!

Monster beauty: In its musical highlight "Beauty and the Beast," the Theater Liberi impressively tells the touching story of true love. Emotional original compositions and lots of poetry, together with wit and emotion, take the audience into the world of this enchanting fairy tale - a live experience for the whole family!

Romantic musical show in a fairytale setting
The Theater Liberi, known for its imaginative musicals, presents the French folk tale in a contemporary and entertaining version. A well-trained ensemble captivates the audience with diverse choreographies set to romantic ballads and catchy songs with hit potential. A fairytale setting is created on stage: the versatile stage design alternates between Belle's home and the enchanted castle, which sparkles in competition with the dreamy costumes.

When love defeats the curse
For centuries, people have been telling the tale of Beauty and the Beast and the power of their love, which is so strong that it can even break a curse. A curse that has transformed the prince into a terrifying beast. When one day a poor merchant wanders into the castle garden and picks a rose, the Beast demands a high price for it. From then on, the youngest daughter Belle must live in the enchanted castle. Belle's initial fear quickly gives way to curiosity when she discovers that behind the Beast's tough exterior lies a soft core, and that she can even laugh and dance with him. Yet Belle is torn because she has many questions: What is the deal with the mysterious prince in the mirror? And why are these enchanted beings in the castle? Belle embarks on a search for answers...

Age: from 4 years
Duration: 2 hours including a 20-minute intermission

The internationally renowned clarinetist and peace ambassador Maestro Giora Feidman appeals on his current tour "Revolution of Love" for peaceful coexistence as well as for more love and harmony. The audience experiences a fireworks display of traditional Klezmer as well as masterpieces of tango music and selected compositions from the current CDs, composed by Majid Montazer, in the approximately two-hour concert program. In this unforgettable concert, the musicians accompany the audience on a journey into the world of sacred and secular music. This program continues Giora Feidman's artistic work and goes far beyond the musical dimension. With "Revolution of Love," Feidman aims to spread not only notes but also the transformative message of love. This revolution is meant to emotionally touch the listeners and initiate a journey full of hope and connection. Giora Feidman and his various ensembles, which will accompany him during the tour, look forward to these unique concerts and are firmly convinced that music is a powerful force that unites people and can bring about change – a true "Revolution of Love" through music. Giora Feidman, the winner of several classical Echo awards, uses his clarinet to communicate through music and share his message. His sound is versatile, passionate, and emotional, yet also sensuous and grounded. The "King of Klezmer" and interpreter of the Oscar-winning film music from Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" offers his listeners an extraordinary experience at his concerts. He was also heard in the German films "Jenseits der Stille" by Caroline Link and "Comedian Harmonists" (1997) by Joseph Vilsmaier. For his commitment to peace and his contributions to reconciliation between peoples, Feidman has already been honored. He received the International Bridge Prize for his contribution to international understanding in Europe and the Great Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his efforts towards reconciliation between Jews and Germans.

Entry: 7:00 PM

The Who and the What
Play by Ayad Akhtar. Translated into German by Barbara Christ
Concert Agency Landgraf. Director: Felix Prader. Set design: Anja Furthmann.
With Hansa Czypionka, Adrienne von Mangoldt, Noëlle Haeseling, Sven Scheele

A highly emotional father-daughter conflict: A "rift in time" runs through the heart and family of the family patriarch Afzal, who, like the author's parents, immigrated from Pakistan to the USA, as his now adult daughters want to pursue their own life plans. One daughter writes a novel that critically questions the Prophet Muhammad, while the other daughter finally wants to marry her Catholic boyfriend...
"Absolutely excellent (...) cast, but the sensational center of the action was Hansa Czypionka as Afzal, who despite his religious rigor always showed himself as a loving father, to whom one could finally see that he too could make peace..." praised the Main-Post in January 2023 the play by Pulitzer Prize winner Akhtar.
Photo: Loredana La Rocca

KRAKAUER KRIPPEN

Fascinating Christmas tradition in the windows

of the German Ceramic Museum – Hetjens

and the Polish Institute Düsseldorf

27.11.2024 – 31.1.2025

Colorful Krakow nativity scenes prepare the Düsseldorf audience for Christmas. They tell of the more than 200-year-old tradition of this fascinating craft, which was officially included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2018.

The tradition of Krakow Christmas nativity scenes began in the early 19th century in the historic capital of Poland, which, with its numerous monuments, is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for nativity builders. Each nativity scene is a miniature version of the historic architecture of Krakow, depicting, among others, St. Mary's Church, Wawel Castle, and the Cloth Hall. For the construction of the nativity scenes, wood, cardboard, and colorful, gilded paper are used. A modest stable with the baby Jesus in a manger is almost nonexistent in Krakow nativity scenes. The Krakow Christmas nativity scenes are colorful, gold-adorned structures that can rival any fairy tale castle.

The fascinating handicrafts come from the collection of the Museum of the City of Krakow.

Hetjens – State Capital Düsseldorf (duesseldorf.de)

www.instytutpolski.pl/duesseldorf 

https://muzeumkrakowa.pl/en

Admission: 18:30

Admission: 6:00 PM

Konstantin Reinfeld, harmonica
Benyamin Nuss, piano

From Bach to Bandolim
Works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Béla Bartók, Benyamin Nuss, Konstantin Reinfeld, Chick Corea, Jacob do Bandolim, and others

“Seriously? A duo with harmonica and piano? Benyamin Nuss and Konstantin Reinfeld demonstrate how wonderfully these two instruments complement each other.” (WDR 3)

Sailor romance, Wild West, campfire – associations that are linked to the instrument harmonica. While many have held or tried a harmonica at some point and recall its prominent role in the Wild West soundtracks of Ennio Morricone, its sound is rather rarely experienced in a classical concert setting. These two musicians want to change that!

As one of the best harmonica artists in the world, Konstantin Reinfeld brings fresh air into the classical genre alongside the versatile pianist and composer Benyamin Nuss. The joint concerts of these two rising stars are virtuosic highlights. In their work, they move freely between musical styles, combining virtuosity, knowledge, and seemingly inexhaustible creativity. Their wide musical horizon spans from classical to jazz, as well as film and world music, creating a vibrantly intense listening experience. For their CD “Debut” featuring transcriptions from Bach to Chick Corea, the two musicians were awarded the Opus Klassik in the category "Newcomer Instrumental" in 2019.

Box office from 6:30 PM, doors open at 7:00 PM

Remaining tickets available upon request at: 02161 9854306

Welcome to the world of musicals!
Enjoy the highlights from Dance of the Vampires, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and many other musicals!

During the Musical Dinner, you will be served the absolute highlights of the most popular musicals alongside an exquisite multi-course menu.

While you savor this musical dinner, the musical stars in authentic costumes will provide that special touch.

Musical has never been so close!

Admission from 6:30 PM