During the GDR era, Claudia Wenzel had numerous opportunities to "cross over" to the West during guest performances in the Federal Republic of Germany – and yet she always returned to her East German homeland. Why? She tells of this in her current autobiography. A book against forgetting and for remembering a time that has profoundly shaped the entire country.

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It is probably the role of his life that Roland Jankowsky has been playing for 25 years in the popular ZDF crime series Wilsberg - that of the slightly quirky Commissioner Overbeck, who has no first name but boldly steps from one faux pas to another. His role has now reached cult status. Four years ago, television viewers voted him the "Coolest TV Commissioner in Germany 2018."

Roland Jankowsky, the actor behind Overbeck, has been very successful on tour with his crime readings for over ten years in addition to filming. Here, rather than faux pas, it is primarily corpses that line his path.

In now six programs, Jankowsky always reads short stories by various authors, characterized by surprising twists, wordplay, and grotesque situations that end unexpectedly. Jankowsky is an excellent reader.

Entrance: 6:30 PM

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Kein Verstand in Sicht

A politically-satirical cabaret program
with Marion Bach and Heike Ronniger
as well as Christoph Deckbar* / Oliver Vogt* (*alternating)

DIRECTOR: Frank Voigtmann

Marion Bach and Heike Ronniger are back from their satirical cruise "Full Throttle into the Abyss" with their on-board band Oliver Vogt and Christoph Deckbar, and they are once again on solid ground, the ground of facts.
While looking into the eyes of those facts, they realize that these facts are more of an eyesore. Because: Everything is going wrong. Just a moment ago, Germany was the great role model in the world - everyone wanted to live like us, learn like us, work like us, laugh like us. Stop! German humor may not have been exactly fit for the global market until now. But that changed overnight with a traffic light. Meanwhile, we can at least be laughed at. The right wants to go left and the left wants to go right. But everyone claims to be in the middle. The traffic light is red and simultaneously green, and the yellow, but not the one from the egg, is the debt brake for them. Nevertheless, it spends billions with "double-bang."
But the Constitutional Court has seen through Olaf's magic trick and calls out: "He can't even do magic." But he says: "I don't care, maybe even double-don't care, then I'll spend the billions without the debt brake." Preferably for our soldiers, so they can be operational. Our students need the money more urgently because they are NO LONGER ABLE to do ANY SETTING. PISA proves that German students can hardly calculate and read anymore. If Generation Z lacks natural intelligence, we just take the artificial one.
Speaking of shortages! The shortage of skilled workers is not only in the government but also in elder care, in the trades... For reasons of space, we will stop here. In the past, we used to say: "How we work today is how we will live tomorrow." Nowadays it applies: "How we live today is how we will not work tomorrow." Although we do not say it this way, we simply call it "work-life balance." And since we're on the topic, what is Fridays for Future actually doing? They are now climate sticklers. To that, the saying goes: The school skippers of yesterday are the repeaters of today.
The country is out of joint, and we are missing the tilers. And also outside!
And the worst part is: "No sense in sight!"

Program duration approx. 135 minutes with a break

Doors open: 2:00 PM

Brothers, how time flies. You spin around once and - bam - 20 years have passed. Wasn't it just 2003? Gerhard Schröder is Chancellor, Greta Thunberg is born, and "Finding Nemo" hits the cinemas. It feels like it was just yesterday? Well, when you consider calmly what has happened in these 20 years, the sum of events is enough for 20 decades. Politically, economically, and of course, personally. And it is precisely these events that the Hengstmann brothers reflect upon, both professionally and personally, or is there no difference? Sebastian and Tobias Hengstmann stood together for the first time on November 8, 2003, with their own cabaret program. And true to the motto "We'll keep playing as long as the relatives are willing to pay!", there were several follow-up dates that actually extend to this day. Experience in the 19th program "Not Bad Parents" what the Cabaret brothers have experienced, had to experience, and were allowed to experience. Since the abundance of events seems too great for a new program, they thought that one program would not be enough. With this anniversary, the Hengstmann brothers join the ranks of those who believe that a book would be the best medium here. But do not worry, they have written everything themselves and this jubilee cabaret program will not be a reading or a "Best Of" program, it will be a mix of both. But above all funny, spontaneous, and musical. Just like the last 20 years.

Admittance from 6:00 PM

Brothers, how time flies. You spin around once and - bam - 20 years have passed. Wasn't it just 2003? Gerhard Schröder is Chancellor, Greta Thunberg is born, and "Finding Nemo" hits the cinemas. It feels like it was just yesterday? Well, when you consider calmly what has happened in these 20 years, the sum of events is enough for 20 decades. Politically, economically, and of course, personally. And it is precisely these events that the Hengstmann brothers reflect upon, both professionally and personally, or is there no difference? Sebastian and Tobias Hengstmann stood together for the first time on November 8, 2003, with their own cabaret program. And true to the motto "We'll keep playing as long as the relatives are willing to pay!", there were several follow-up dates that actually extend to this day. Experience in the 19th program "Not Bad Parents" what the Cabaret brothers have experienced, had to experience, and were allowed to experience. Since the abundance of events seems too great for a new program, they thought that one program would not be enough. With this anniversary, the Hengstmann brothers join the ranks of those who believe that a book would be the best medium here. But do not worry, they have written everything themselves and this jubilee cabaret program will not be a reading or a "Best Of" program, it will be a mix of both. But above all funny, spontaneous, and musical. Just like the last 20 years.

Admittance from 6:00 PM

The press can write about Okan:
Okan Seese is deaf, gay, and half Turkish. And he is Germany's only deaf comedian who also performs for hearing audiences. In his solo show "Lieber taub als gar kein Vogel" (Forgive the pun: Better deaf than not a bird at all), expectations are turned upside down: An interpreter, who is paid not per hour but per laugh, translates the signs for the audience. And Okan only pays for laughs that he can hear. Do you wonder if deaf people can relate to music? How they hear their alarm clock? Or if they are even allowed to drive a car? How do deaf people make phone calls?! Can they dial emergency services? And does moaning turn them on during sex?

With great self-irony and from an - for the hearing - unusual perspective, Okan speaks... I mean, tells about his everyday life. He skillfully plays with stereotypes, only to break them in the next moment. His humor is surprising and honest, and his facial expressions are lovable. Okan takes us into a fascinating world with a strong community, a rich culture, and its own expressive language.

This is what Okan says about himself:
"Hello, my name is Okan Seese, and I am deaf. For that, my neighbors love me because I have never called the police for noise disturbance. When we play Activity together, the mood can quickly change, especially after my tenth consecutive win. But what can I do, I grew up in a deaf family, everyone around me was constantly signing.

As a deaf, gay, Turkish person, my view on things rarely corresponds to the so-called norm. Diversity is part of my existence, and art in its diversity is a vital form of expression for me. I am an actor, music translator, sign language poet, moderator, and comedian. My work has already earned me several awards at sign language festivals, so I am known in the deaf community... I mean, they know my name there.

But the world is not enough, that's why I want to finally share my love for stand-up comedy with the small group of hearing people. To ensure that this is not just fun for me, I have brought comedian Archie Clapp on board, who simultaneously translates my jokes into his language for the hearing audience. Sounds crazy? It is! And that's exactly why the whole thing is very, very funny!

With each show, the conviction grows that humor is a universal language that succeeds in building a bridge between deaf and hearing people. So convince yourselves and be my guests at 'Lieber taub als gar kein Vogel.'

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Nilz Bokelberg invites us into the kiosk of his life: for 30 years, he has been in the business. Only: In which one exactly? He is a presenter, podcaster, author, and DJ, but over the years has also worked as a musician, speaker, director, actor, comedian, critic, and in the wildest moments as a comic artist. This is not a mere mix of skills anymore; it's absolute chaos. A man like the A-Team, but all in one person. And they are all Murdock.

How to keep track of it all and navigate through such a jungle of tasks, as well as opportunities, he tells us during his big solo evening. He invites us to his kiosk window, tells us about the wild early days at VIVA, plays songs for us on the ukulele, explains our favorite album covers, and live-paints a comic with his self-invented odd favorite hero. An evening as weird, exciting, beautiful, nostalgic, lovable, and unpredictable as a really good, mixed bag from the kiosk (but without licorice!).

Doors open: 7:00 PM

No Intelligence in Sight

A politically satirical cabaret program
with Marion Bach and Heike Ronniger
and Christoph Deckbar* / Oliver Vogt* (*alternating)

DIRECTOR: Frank Voigtmann

Marion Bach and Heike Ronniger are back on solid ground with their board band Oliver Vogt and Christoph Deckbar from their satirical cruise "Full Steam Ahead Towards the Abyss," and are now facing reality head on.
As they confront the facts, they realize that things are going downhill. Just recently, Germany was still a great role model in the world - everyone wanted to live like us, learn like us, work like us, laugh like us. Stop! German humor might not have been marketable globally before, but that changed overnight with a traffic light. Nowadays, at least we can be laughed at. Right wants to go left and left wants to go right. But everyone claims to be in the middle. The traffic light is on red and green at the same time, and yellow, but not the egg yolk, is seen as the debt brake. Nevertheless, they spend billions with a "double bang."
However, the Constitutional Court has seen through Olaf's magic trick and calls out, "He can't really perform magic." But he says, "I don't care, maybe even a double bang, I'll just spend the billions without the debt brake." Preferably for our soldiers, so they can be READY for action. Our students need the money more urgently, because they are no longer capable of constructing a SINGLE sentence. PISA proves that German students can hardly do math and read anymore. If Generation Z lacks natural intelligence, we'll just use artificial intelligence instead.
Speaking of shortages! There is a shortage of skilled workers not only in the government, but also in elderly care, in craftsmanship ... We'll stop here due to space constraints. We used to say, "The way we work today, we'll live tomorrow." Nowadays it applies: "The way we live today, we won't work tomorrow." While we don't say it, we just call it "Work-Life-Balance." And since we're on the topic, what about Fridays for Future? They are now climate stickers. As the saying goes: Yesterday's truants are today's repeaters.
The country is falling apart and we lack tile layers. Both inside and out!
And the worst part is: "No Intelligence in Sight!"

Approximate program duration: 135 minutes with an intermission

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Forbidden feelings, unspoken words, and secrets - the new gripping New Adult series by Anna Savas that will break your heart in the best way possible. Meet the author of romantic love stories and fall in love with her new book set in the publishing world. An old love, sizzling feelings - and a moment that changes everything...

Doors open 30 minutes before the start.

"Love torments" is not a whining heartache program. "Love torments" is also not a list and certainly not a settling of scores with past dates or copulation partners. There is no pro-gendering or anti-etching here. It's about being trapped in between. Not being able to decide between arriving or running forward, between loudly representing a position or cleverly remaining silent, between loving Vienna but living in Magdeburg, between an aging ex-pop star and a casually motivated daughter-dad. Absurd, truly observed stories and bewildering, wild ideas are turned into punchlines that are sent straight into the synaptic Play-Doh ball salad. Ideally, at the end there might be a laugh stuck between inspiration, agreement, or even rejection. Stephan Michme, 52, Magdeburg kid with a kid, musician, media chameleon, and traveler, is experimenting. An evening that shows that life and love can sometimes torment, but also surprise and inspire. A new form of expression, an exciting experiment, and certainly a wild journey. Go, have fun, done!
In the end, he even answers the question, "What actually happens to the radio?" !

Entrance starting at 6:00 PM

Kein Verstand in Sicht

A politically-satirical cabaret program
with Marion Bach and Heike Ronniger
as well as Christoph Deckbar* / Oliver Vogt* (*alternating)

DIRECTED BY: Frank Voigtmann

Marion Bach and Heike Ronniger have returned from their satirical cruise “Full Steam Ahead into the Abyss” with their house band Oliver Vogt and Christoph Deckbar, and are back on solid ground, namely the ground of reality.
As they look reality in the eye, they realize that it’s more likely to look them in the eye. Because: Everything is going wrong. Just a moment ago, Germany was the great role model in the world - everyone wanted to live like us, learn like us, work like us, laugh like us. Stop! German humor might not have been globally competitive so far. But that changed overnight with a traffic light. Nowadays, at least we can be laughed at well. The right wants to go left and the left wants to go right. But everyone claims to be in the middle. The traffic light is red and at the same time green, and the yellow, but not the one from the egg, is the debt brake for them. Nevertheless, it spends billions with “double whammy.”
But the Constitutional Court has seen through Olaf's magic trick and says: “He can't even do magic.” But he says: “I don't care, maybe even double I don't care, then I'll just spend the billions without the debt brake.” Preferably for our soldiers, so they can become ready for deployment. Our students need the money more urgently, as they are no longer capable of any formation. PISA proves that German students can hardly count and read anymore. If Generation Z lacks natural intelligence, we’ll just take artificial intelligence.
Speaking of shortages! There is not only a shortage of skilled workers in the government, but also in elderly care, in the trades... For reasons of space, we will stop here. In the past, we used to say: “The way we work today, we will live tomorrow.” Nowadays, it holds true: “The way we live today, we will not work tomorrow.” Although we don’t say that, we simply call it “work-life balance.” And since we're on the topic, what is Fridays for Future actually doing? They are now climate gluing. As the saying goes: The school truants of yesterday are the repeaters of today.
The country is out of joint and we are missing the tile layers. And also outside!
And the worst part is: “No sense in sight!”

Program duration approx. 135 minutes with an intermission

Doors open: 6:30 PM

Please inquire about tickets on-site: Tel 0391 541 4426

Standing concert - SuperHits, Evergreens & Cuddle Songs

Exciting, atmospheric, and exuberant – that is “Das Magdeburger SuperHitSingen” at the Theater in the Green Citadel, the big sing-along party for you and all your friends. Again this year on Valentine's Day - whether alone in search of Mrs. Right, with the love of your life, or with the "Single Ladies," singing connects.

Our little theater invites you to a big karaoke concert, where the whole hall will sing along. In the Valentine's Day edition, we present a varied mix of sing-along classics, one-hit wonders, evergreens, party music, and cuddly classics as well as the most beautiful love songs – “Das Magdeburger SuperHitSingen” has everything you can hear in rock, pop, schlager, and of course also on the radio.

“Singing, singing, singing and hit after hit – that is also our motto on Valentine's Day 2025,” says singer & entertainer Enrico Scheffler, who, together with his pianist Mario Urbach, will create a lively atmosphere and perform the super hits for singing along. The song lyrics will be projected onto screens and everyone will be immersed in the action, as the entire hall will join you in singing the songs of the evening.

Whether alone, with your loved ones, among friends, or as a Valentine's Day gift - let's sing together!

Doors open: 7:00 PM

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You know the situation, you lie on the ground and suddenly someone starts counting, that is - counting out, and that is you. And by 10, everything is over. Now one might think that they have lost, but actually, they are just at the beginning of something new. It seems to be similar with elections. When counting is finally finished, the whole country lies on the ground and is incapacitated. Or is the horizontal state of the population a kind of coverage? A flight behavior from what has been collectively elected? Cause and effect. Diagnosis and symptoms. Complex states that lead the people to choose the easy way out in protest. But what are the consequences of all this? Franziska Hengstmann, Heiko Herfurth, and Tobias Hengstmann will try in their second joint program, in a mix of play scene, conference, and music, to get to the bottom of the matter. The author team Frank, Sebastian, and Tobias Hengstmann, as well as Heiko Herfurth, certainly had some thoughts while writing, but the text leaves enough room for improvisation. Working with the audience will also be a facet of the unrestrained playfulness of the three actors.
Look forward to an evening that will be over faster than you think... 8, 9, 10 OUT!

Doors open at 18:00

Remaining tickets are available at the entrance counter - if available.

For all country and line dance fans, this dance evening is a must-attend event! We are looking forward to an evening full of country music in the beautiful atmosphere of the Green Citadel.

Country music, line dancing, and lots of good vibes. This is how you enjoy your Saturday night!

18:30 - Doors open
19:00 - Start of the line dance fun
20:00 - Beginners' course
22:30 - Workshop for advanced dancers
23:55 - Last dance of the evening

Doors open at 18:30.

The ZWICKMÜHLE presents:

"Träumt weiter!"
The new cabaret program by Frank Lüdecke

Do you need supervised thinking? Wonderful! Frank Lüdecke has thought long and hard about this world, and you can simply adopt his opinion with ease. That's convenient, especially in this confusing, complex time. When many are insecure: Is it still okay to talk to people who have a different opinion? And why is the right opinion so rarely found among others? Politics doesn't make it easy for us either. When the government has almost 30 different special funds – are we even still in debt? Why are we relying on the military again, while at the same time wanting to abolish the federal youth games?
And then there's AI: Who will win the race between artificial intelligence and natural stupidity? It's still uncertain. But there are early signs: Authorities are unreachable because citizens no longer own fax machines. Students struggle to decipher letters, even though teachers regularly write protocols for learning target control discussions. What is going wrong there?
Frank Lüdecke explores our chaotic life landscape with his usual timeliness and surprise. The holder of various small arts awards (German Small Arts Award, German Cabaret Award, Bavarian Cabaret Award, Cabaret Awards from NRW and Lower Saxony, and many more) as well as director of the cabaret theater DIE STACHELSCHWEINE in Berlin is not afraid to cleverly intertwine politics, philosophy, and humor for two entertaining hours. There will also be music, as always.
At the end of his analysis, he has a good and a bad piece of news for you.
The bad: He doesn't quite know it himself. The good: He remains optimistic despite all adversities. And advises: "Keep dreaming!".

Admission: 6:30 PM

Please inquire about tickets directly on site: Tel 0391 541 4426

The Night of Musicals 2025

2 hours of exhilarating, vibrant stage power! Pure emotion!

In a show lasting over two hours, highlights from the most well-known musicals are impressively and vibrantly presented. Stars from the original productions showcase selected solo, duet, and ensemble numbers on a journey through the world of international musicals. World-famous hits from the current Broadway musical "Moulin Rouge" will excite the audience just as much as the sensational musicals "The Greatest Showman" and "Frozen" from the Ice Queen. Let yourself be swept away at "Die Nacht der Musicals" by a fireworks display of lively dance acrobatics and world-renowned hits and be there live as the star soloists perform the most beautiful melodies of the catchiest songs!

A top-class music cocktail: International successful musicals, current hits, and well-known classics!

In addition to classics like "Tanz der Vampire," "Mamma Mia," or "We Will Rock You," the successful musical featuring the songs of Queen, all-time favorites like "The Phantom of the Opera," "Cats," "The Rocky Horror Show," "Elisabeth," "Grease," and "West Side Story" must not be missing! For the first time, the hits from the Netflix series "Haus des Geldes" will also delight the audience! Experience live how "The Phantom of the Opera" confesses his love to Christine or how the velvet paws from "Cats" once again prove their absolute cult character with "Memory." Let yourself be enchanted by a top-class music cocktail at "Die Nacht der Musicals"! Subject to change!

Diverse, varied, unique!

As diverse as the various musicals, so varied is "Die Nacht der Musicals." A sophisticated light and sound concept, as well as elaborate costumes and lovingly designed stage sets, make this event the most popular musical gala with the atmosphere of New York's Broadway and London's West End! More than 2 million visitors have already left "Die Nacht der Musicals" with a smile on their lips and kept it in unforgettable memory! Thus, this unique musical sensation will also more than excite the audience and completely captivate them during its 20th anniversary tour!

Admission: 7:00 PM

Brothers, how time flies. You turn around once and - boom - 20 years have passed. Wasn't it just 2003? Gerhard Schröder is chancellor, Greta Thunberg is born, and "Finding Nemo" hits the theaters. It feels like it was just yesterday, doesn't it? Well, if you calmly consider all that has happened in these 20 years, the sum of events is enough for 20 decades. Politically, economically, and of course, privately. And it's these events that the Hengstmann brothers reflect on, professionally, as well as personally, or is there no difference?
Sebastian and Tobias Hengstmann stood together for the first time on November 8, 2003, with their own cabaret program. And following the motto "We will perform as long as the relatives are generous!" there were several follow-up dates, which indeed continue to this day. Join them in the 19th program "Nicht von schlechten Eltern" to experience what the Cabaret Brothers have experienced, had to experience, and were privileged to experience. Since the abundance of events seems too vast for a new program, they thought one program wasn't enough. With this anniversary, the Hengstmann brothers join the ranks of those who believe a book would be the best solution. But don't worry, they wrote it all themselves, and this anniversary cabaret program will not be a reading or a "Best Of program," it will be a mixture of both. But above all, funny, spontaneous, and musical. Just like the last 20 years.

Admission from 2:00 PM

SURELY YOU OFTEN WISH: "To be crazy just once and escape all constraints!" (I have never been to New York) Just leave everyday life behind and go on a grand journey. Far, far away - to where nobody knows us, where nobody sees us, where we are free... Nothing easier than that! Come with me on this journey! Musically. We have famous melodies in our luggage that will take us to Greece, Paris, and New York, to an honorable house, the pastry shop at the corner, or simply towards the sun.

Look forward to the most famous hits of Udo Jürgens: "17 Years, Blonde Hair," "Greek Wine," "At 66 Years," "I have never been to New York," "But Please with Cream," "Thank You for the Flowers," and many more. Guaranteed to sing along, clap along, and have fun. Charming, atmospheric, and stylish - simply "Udo-like"...

Admission: 2:00 PM

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The ZWICKMÜHLE presents: Carmen-Maja and Jennipher Antoni

Mother and daughter with amusing stories about getting older – two actresses of the highest class reflect on life ... The two actresses Carmen-Maja Antoni and daughter Jennipher, known from theater, film, and television, are strong, versatile personalities. These can be experienced as they present their quirky stories, anecdotes, fairy tales, and poems by Ilse Gräfin v. Bredow, Loriot, Tolstoi, Busch, and others. Under the title "Alt und Jung" there is amusing content about getting older – for laughter and reflection and sometimes also for crying …

Admission 16:00

Please inquire about tickets directly on site: Tel.: 0391-5414426