Claudia is angry. The air has gone out of her marriage with Matthias, her friends have vanished, and even the dog is avoiding her. To make matters worse, her husband has also embezzled 20,000 euros from her. So she lures him into the basement of their row house and locks him in. Let him stew there until he gives her the money back. Too bad that Claudia, by a mishap, locks herself in the same basement with Matthias. The house is empty, the cell phones are too, and the dog can't turn the key. After the initial fury about their predicament subsides, they start to open the old boxes in the basement. And with each box, relics from their past come to light, a time when everything was still harmonious and in order. Will the two of them manage to get back on track?

Es rappelt im Karton – A game about love, happiness, and understanding. With lots of music.

Starring Carolin Ruthig and Bernhard Westenberger

Book and direction: Hans-Jürgen Mock

Basic course for beginners & newcomers
“Just try it out, it could turn out well.”

An improvisational theater workshop for those who want to throw away their good intentions to test entirely new approaches on stage.

Free adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale.

Greatly to the delight of their stepmother, Hänsel and Gretel get lost in the woods. Hunger drives them to the witch's house. The witch captures them. She wants to fatten and roast Hänsel, while Gretel has to work hard. Things look bad for the two, but then Gretel comes up with a trick.

Admission from 3:30 PM

„Improvisation is the button that prevents our collar from bursting.“

A workshop for repeat offenders who can’t help but experiment on stage through improvisation.

Booking at improlabor@kuenstlerhaus43.de or Tel. 0611-1724596

„Improvisation is the button that prevents our collar from bursting.“

A workshop for repeat offenders who can’t help but experiment on stage through improvisation.

Booking at improlabor@kuenstlerhaus43.de or Tel. 0611-1724596

for children aged 6 - 12 years

Meeting at 9:50

Meet at 2:45 PM

Experience Ewald Arenz live at our booth 3.0 B20 at the Frankfurt Book Fair for the signing session with the book "Fünf, sechs, sieben, acht". There will be plenty of books available on site.

Depending on the number of visitors, we reserve the right to close the signing slot before the scheduled time is up.
Last-minute changes are reserved. Please check your information on the day of the event for updates.
The ticket for the signing session is not an admission ticket for the Frankfurt Book Fair.

City centers in transition, retail under pressure: What contribution does the book trade make – and how does it remain strong? What role do partnership models play in this? A panel discussion with voices from practice and industry. An event by the Thalia partnership model.

Short-term changes are reserved. Please check your information on the day of the event for its accuracy. The ticket is not an entrance ticket for the Frankfurt Book Fair.

AI is changing the way companies work, make decisions, and grow. In this panel discussion, experts from business, academia, and the field of specialized information will discuss the opportunities, challenges, and concrete application examples of artificial intelligence in everyday business life. Look forward to practical insights, different perspectives, and an exciting exchange about the future of AI usage. The event also provides space for discussion and networking. An event by Lehmanns Media.

Short-term changes are reserved. Please check your information on the day of the event for its accuracy.
The ticket is not an admission ticket for the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Experience Ewald Arenz at our booth 3.0 B20 at the Frankfurt Book Fair with moderator Marie-Christine Knop for the Book Talk. You can expect exciting background information about the book "Five, Six, Seven, Eight".
Afterwards, you can have your copy signed. There will be enough books available on site.

Please arrive for ticket control 5 minutes before the event starts. Unclaimed seats may be assigned to others.
Short-term changes are reserved. Please check your information on the day of the event for its accuracy.
The ticket for the Book Talk & signing session is not an admission ticket for the Frankfurt Book Fair.

„Improvisation is the button that prevents our collar from bursting.“

A workshop for repeat offenders who can’t help but experiment on stage through improvisation.

Booking at improlabor@kuenstlerhaus43.de or Tel. 0611-1724596

„Improvisation is the button that prevents our collar from bursting.“

A workshop for repeat offenders who can’t help but experiment on stage through improvisation.

Booking at improlabor@kuenstlerhaus43.de or Tel. 0611-1724596

„Improvisation is the button that prevents our collar from bursting.“

A workshop for repeat offenders who can’t help but experiment on stage through improvisation.

Booking at improlabor@kuenstlerhaus43.de or Tel. 0611-1724596

Experience Ildikó von Kürthy live at our stand 3.0 B20 at the Frankfurt Book Fair for a signing session featuring her book "Alt genug". There will be plenty of books available on site.

Depending on visitor numbers, we reserve the right to close the signing session before the scheduled end time.
Changes at short notice are possible. Please check that your information is up to date on the day of the event.
The ticket for the signing session is not an admission ticket to the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Unfortunately, the event has been cancelled.

Sabine Uehlein | Managing Director of Stiftung Lesen, Sven Lehmann, Member of the Bundestag | Chair of the Committee on Culture & Media, and Ingo Kretzschmar | Chairman of the Management Board of Thalia will discuss how reading promotion can be successfully advanced as a shared responsibility of education, politics and business.

Changes at short notice are possible. Please check that your information is up to date on the day of the event.
This ticket is not an admission ticket to the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Due to Ildikó von Kürthy being unable to attend for health reasons, we are pleased to welcome Volker Klüpfel and Michael Kobr, with moderator Marie-Christine Knop, to our stand 3.0 B20 at the Frankfurt Book Fair at short notice! You can look forward to fascinating background information about the book "Blendwerk".
Afterwards, you can have your copy signed. We’ll make sure there are plenty of books available on site.

Please arrive 5 minutes before the event begins for ticket checks. Any unclaimed seats may be allocated to others.
Last-minute changes are possible. Please check that your information is up to date on the day of the event.
The ticket for Book Talk & Signierstunde is not an admission ticket for the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Why reading literacy is more than learning to read—and how it opens the way for children to education, critical thinking and participation in society.
In conversation: education influencer Gina Waibel and Laura Trost from Stiftung Lesen.

Changes at short notice are possible. Please check that your information is up to date on the day of the event.
The ticket is not an admission ticket to the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Are you longing for a short vacation from the madness of the world? Then come for a two-hour comedy evening at Allegro Süd. Don’t know where that is? Neither does Martin. But the 33-year-old comedian has everything in tow that the name “Allegro Süd” promises: authentic jokes, captivating pace, enjoyable music, and an incomparable Bavarian charm.
While elsewhere the big windbags are crowding into the front rows and driving the world mad with hate tirades, in Allegro Süd, the down-to-earth second fiddle is appreciated.
In his fifth solo program, Martin Frank speaks from the heart about everything that currently moves him in his unmistakable style. Never heard of this comedian? Then you should quickly ask your grandma! Or you can be surprised and trust what 123jackydaniel789 writes on YouTube: “Super funny but the singing is annoying!” So book your tickets, see for yourself, and send “Greetings from Allegro Süd” out into the world as well.

Doors open: 7:00 PM | Start: 8:00 PM