An evening about Westphalian life and death. "PLEM", the latest program by the Bullemänner, is a wildly funny, quirky, and at the same time melancholic journey through the community. Augustin Upmann and Heinz Weißenberg, the two traveling comedians from Westphalia, explore the province: The voluntary fire brigade in voluntary quarantine ("14 men, 14 days on 14 square meters"), thoughts about mother's grave: "Why isn't anything growing there?" and the bridge rest stop Dammer Berge - our Rialto bridge. "PLEM" is cabaret to really sink your teeth into, a hot spot, musically refined with a mix of rock 'n' roll and Rumtata, served by the Ukrainian keyboard specialist Svetlana Svoroba. She has been living in Westphalia for 25 years. Her verdict: "This cabaret is no joke. It's all really like this." "PLEM": We're not crazy yet, but we're on our way there!

Admission: 7:15 PM

The success story continues!
Because the production "Musical Highlights," which has been delighting music enthusiasts right after the turn of the year for many years and is a fixed date for a large part, will once again tour in spring 2025 with a new program and cast.

The reactions of the audience and the media during the 2024 tour were so overwhelming that it simply must continue.

For many visitors, media representatives, and fans, the show has been the number one nationwide for years. It can hardly get any better! This is the impression one gets when reading the reviews from the audience and the media after the tours of the last few years. The Osterholzer Kreisblatt judged: "It is above all the quality of the ensemble that makes the difference compared to similar productions. The production convinced all along – once again." The Verdener Nachrichten wrote: "The Musical Highlights are a guarantee for an carefree evening. With first-class singing, lively choreographies, and opulent costumes. A big Bravo to the production." "A gigantic evening" (Gelnhauser Neue Zeitung), "Everything was right" (Badische Neue Nachrichten), "Highlights every minute" (Die Glocke), "A gala performance of the extra class" (Rheinpfalz), "Perfection in every detail" (Borkener Zeitung), are just some of the headlines from countless positive reviews, highlighting why the unique Musical show "Musical Highlights" has been captivating more and more visitors for many years and clearly stands out positively from many other tour productions.

And this will also be the case during the 2025 tour.
"Musical Highlights" relies on the strengths of the artists and a program selection that will make the evening a true experience for every Musical enthusiast. Only the highlights are offered, for which one would otherwise have to undertake many and also cost-intensive trips to various Musical cities. The Musical comes to the music fans with "Musical Highlights" – alongside the quality of the show, this is what makes the success.

Excellent German-speaking singers, with successes on the big Musical stages, delight in an almost three-hour, spectacular gala with their fascinating journey through the world of Musicals. Information about the show, the performers, and numerous current media reports can be found on the production's website "musical-highlights.com."

The various music styles are responsible for ensuring that each visitor is entertained at a high level in a varied way. Musical highlights every minute with expressive voices and great stage presence. Touching ballads to swoon along, catchy pop numbers to snap along, and dramatic melodies to empathize - all in one evening, in a lively show with real Musical highlights.

Those who enjoy Musicals with their various musical styles are in the right place with "Musical Highlights" and can look forward to an entertaining and lively evening with great voices, well-known Musical songs, and "stars to touch."

Doors open at 7:30 PM.

The most beautiful songs of the cult duo

Dreamy, passionate ballads like "Scarborough Fair" or "Bright Eyes", classics like "Mrs. Robinson", "The Boxer" or "The Sound of Silence" are all part of the extensive repertoire, as well as the catchy tunes of "Cecilia" and "Late in the evening".

Simply replaying them is not enough! To awaken the musical feeling and the many musical subtleties, top-notch musicians are also needed. Frontman, singer and guitarist Michael Frank, keyboardist and bassist Sebastian Fritzlar, drummer Ingo Kaiser and singer Guido Reuter, who also exhibits excellent qualities on flute and violin, succeed in the tightrope walk between accomplished covers and their own interpretation so authentically that the audience is drawn into a veritable vortex between their very rhythmic and heartfelt numbers.
Photo: The Simon and Garfunkel Revival Band

10:50 AM

You want to know what you get for your money here? Of course, gladly. (Reading time: 9 seconds)
Christine Prayon will not do cabaret in the usual sense of the term; she is no longer interested in pure criticism of the existing if not simultaneously talking about alternatives and utopias. She also believes that it is time to save the world, but she cannot do it alone. What she absolutely cannot and even less wants to do is sit at the piano and sing about so-called women's issues. She is completely the wrong person for that. So, if you expect that, you will be bitterly disappointed. So, expect nothing rather, as your viewing habits will be undermined anyway. Oh, and by the way, Birte Schneider is not on stage tonight, by the way, who is she anyway. Now you know what you won't get. That's a lot by today's standards. By the way, have a lot of fun! Christine Prayon, also known as Birte Schneider from the "heute show," has already been awarded multiple times, including with the German Cabaret Prize and the German Kleinkunst Prize.

Admittance: 19:00 hrs.

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

Sold Out!

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

Comedy that brings joy and touches (the tear bags) - Tobias Beitzel from Arfeld near Bad Berleburg kicks off with his second solo program! In „Katy Perry macht Urlaub auf Amrum“, he takes us on a turbulent journey through the absurdities of everyday life and the depths of human stupidity. With his unmistakably refreshing style, Beitzel presents the most peculiar stories that make us shake our heads while simultaneously laughing to the point of tears.

Doors open: 7 PM

The Thermomix among the small artists: He sings, swings, jumps from the soprano aria into hip hop, mimics the rocker, the diva, pulls out the clarinet for a klezmer number, humorously reworks hits like “Mandy” or “Ladies’ Night” and launches a two-hour frontal assault on the laughter muscles! His own songs testify to imagination and grand humor, such as the song about “Schorsch, the single sock,” that loses its partner at 60 degrees. Delightful how the musical star (Grease, Rocky Horror Show, Disney in Concert, etc.) pokes fun at himself, improvising a medley of shouted-out songs together with the audience at the piano, and perfectly parodying Whitney Houston in “I will always love you” – or is it rather a tribute?
“Lars but not least!” – A unique interplay of show, intelligent comedy, and musical cabaret that hardly gives the audience time to breathe! No wonder that Lars Redlich has been showered with various prestigious small arts awards in the shortest possible time. Convince yourself and experience a two-hour frontal assault on your laughter muscles!

© Karim Khawatmi

Admission 30 minutes before the show starts

Tickets may still be available at the Dorsten City Agency at 02362/663066 or at the box office on the night.

Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58

Anton Bruckner
Symphony No. 7 in E major

The pianist Alexander Gadjiev is regarded as a brilliant rising star with a great future and has been appointed the official cultural ambassador of his hometown Gorizia, the European Capital of Culture 2025.
With an improvisational instinct and a fine ear for nuances and tonal colors, Gadjiev approaches Beethoven's Symphony Piano Concerto No. 4 – a work full of lyrical beauty and atmospheric density. Robert Schumann described it as “perhaps Beethoven's greatest piano concerto.” Under the direction of their chief conductor Daniel Huppert, the Bergische Symphoniker regularly delights audiences in Mülheim with varied concerts and outstanding soloists. Inspired by Richard Wagner, Anton Bruckner unfolds romantic grandeur in his Symphony No. 7, which he dedicated to the “Fairy Tale King” Ludwig II. The symphony quickly became a worldwide success.
Program changes reserved.

a break, approx. 20:35

Concert introduction 20 minutes before the concert starts in the hall

Campen mit Paul
...and a touch of tzatziki!

"You need to calm down a bit! What you need is a balance!"
Heike Becker heard this line far too often. But to go alone with a camper from the Ruhr area to Greece? To relax? You must be quite mad. And she is. It’s one of her core competencies. Her profession: Comedian!
With no idea at all, but a big mouth and her little buddy Paul, she dares the evening adventure of camping. In conversation, her typical Ruhr area humor makes this book a reading-laughing pleasure. Heike Becker takes you on a crazy and incredible journey, and also a bit to herself.

In the end, however, it is her most beautiful and touching love declaration to Greece.

Doors open: 6 PM

Mascha Kaléko started writing in the 1920s in Berlin, and from 1929 she published in daily newspapers; the early poems are pointed snippets of everyday life in Berlin dialect. She made a name for herself, mingling with the greats of the Berlin bohemia in the Romanisches Café. In 1933, her first book "Das lyrische Stenogrammheft" was published and found immediate success. Her success as a literate abruptly ended with the Nazis' rise to power. As a Jew, she was no longer allowed to publish. In 1938, she left Berlin, but the city remained her fixed point of reference. In one of her last poems Bleibtreu heisst die Strasse, she writes "40 years ago I lived here [...] Here was my happiness at home. And my distress. Here my child was born. And had to leave. Here my friends visited me and the Gestapo", she concludes with the question "What remains of that? [...] an old wound unhealed"

Entry: 7:00 PM

Welcome to the laboratory of Baron Viktor von Frankenstein! The brilliant scientist invites you to witness his greatest experiment: the creation of an artificial human! You will be there when the equally unbelievable and peculiar creature comes to life. But just as Dr. Frankenstein reaches his goal, everything threatens to go wrong: his haughty fiancée, Elisabeth, unexpectedly arrives and demands the long-promised wedding. Igor, the servant, has swapped the brain. And the housekeeper, Frau Blücher, has her own agenda. Then the creature breaks free and plunges the laboratory into fear and terror. Will this evening end on a good note? Experience an unforgettable evening with the original horror dinner! Enjoy spooky and delightful hours and treat yourself to a theater experience of a special kind. You will be treated to a delicious four-course meal between the scenes. Prepare for an incredibly humorous combination of dinner and theater. Perfectly suitable even for the faint-hearted!

The success story continues!
Because the production "Musical Highlights," which has been delighting music enthusiasts right after the turn of the year for many years and is a fixed date for a large part, will once again tour in spring 2025 with a new program and cast.

The reactions of the audience and the media during the 2024 tour were so overwhelming that it simply must continue.

For many visitors, media representatives, and fans, the show has been the number one nationwide for years. It can hardly get any better! This is the impression one gets when reading the reviews from the audience and the media after the tours of the last few years. The Osterholzer Kreisblatt judged: "It is above all the quality of the ensemble that makes the difference compared to similar productions. The production convinced all along – once again." The Verdener Nachrichten wrote: "The Musical Highlights are a guarantee for an carefree evening. With first-class singing, lively choreographies, and opulent costumes. A big Bravo to the production." "A gigantic evening" (Gelnhauser Neue Zeitung), "Everything was right" (Badische Neue Nachrichten), "Highlights every minute" (Die Glocke), "A gala performance of the extra class" (Rheinpfalz), "Perfection in every detail" (Borkener Zeitung), are just some of the headlines from countless positive reviews, highlighting why the unique Musical show "Musical Highlights" has been captivating more and more visitors for many years and clearly stands out positively from many other tour productions.

And this will also be the case during the 2025 tour.
"Musical Highlights" relies on the strengths of the artists and a program selection that will make the evening a true experience for every Musical enthusiast. Only the highlights are offered, for which one would otherwise have to undertake many and also cost-intensive trips to various Musical cities. The Musical comes to the music fans with "Musical Highlights" – alongside the quality of the show, this is what makes the success.

Excellent German-speaking singers, with successes on the big Musical stages, delight in an almost three-hour, spectacular gala with their fascinating journey through the world of Musicals. Information about the show, the performers, and numerous current media reports can be found on the production's website "musical-highlights.com."

The various music styles are responsible for ensuring that each visitor is entertained at a high level in a varied way. Musical highlights every minute with expressive voices and great stage presence. Touching ballads to swoon along, catchy pop numbers to snap along, and dramatic melodies to empathize - all in one evening, in a lively show with real Musical highlights.

Those who enjoy Musicals with their various musical styles are in the right place with "Musical Highlights" and can look forward to an entertaining and lively evening with great voices, well-known Musical songs, and "stars to touch."

Doors open at 7:30 PM.

Music can be very versatile.

Rock, Pop, Swing, or beautiful ballads – that is the repertoire of Peter Wölke and his soloists.

In the current program – THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT – there is a mix of beautiful musical melodies, world-famous film melodies, as well as solo instrumental performances and parodies. The comedy factor also plays a big role in the current program.

Look forward to the fantastic voices of the musical stars and the great solo parts of the musicians.

Enjoy emotional moments and the top-notch sound of a live show.
Musicals in Concert – THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT – the concert event.

Admission: 7:30 PM

Jörg Hegemann Trio - Boogie Woogie

Jörg Hegemann (Piano)
Paul G. Ulrich (Double bass)
Jan Freund (Drums)
Thomas Aufermann (Vocals)

Jörg Hegemann, born in Witten in 1966, is one of the rare masters who perfectly masters Boogie-Woogie piano and keeps the charm and power of this music alive in the new millennium. With over 35 years of stage experience, Jörg has performed in around 2000 concerts, including shows in the USA, Russia, and 13 other European countries. He is the musical director of a regular Boogie festival at the Philharmonie Essen and various similar events. Jan Freund on drums and Paul G. Ulrich on double bass provide musical support. Joining them is Thomas Aufermann from Munich, adding powerful vocals to the mix:
"Let’s Shake Rattle & Roll!"

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

3:50 PM