Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
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He is known as the host of the ARD/NDR satire show "Extra3" and as Oliver Welke's sidekick on the "ZDF heute Show." His biting analyses of the political situation are a weekly must for many.

Christian Ehring shows even more of himself when he is given the stage for an entire evening.

His solo programs are highly current and very personal comments on the state of the nation; insightful, darkly humorous, and cleverly political.

Starting in August 2025, he will be touring Germany with a new solo program.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
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COMEDY
ANDRE KRAMER
DIRTY JOKING

The sugarcoating is gone, but not the dirty jokes! Not by a long shot. In his second comedy solo show "Dirty Joking", Andre Kramer sharply and accurately flies below the belt through the absurdities of life, posing pragmatic questions. Why shouldn't a dominant man be allowed to smack people in the supermarket who only start packing their purchases into their bag once the cashier has scanned the last item?

How does one communicate BDSM on dating apps that are not from that scene? Or should one just stay completely away from Tinder, Bumble, and the like, and who or rather what is actually depicted in the photos on dating apps? Do toys and all sorts of items from the nightstand have an expiration date, and if so, should one definitely adhere to it, or are they still good perhaps?

What many don't know: Kramer has actually learned something real and even completed it. He is a political scientist and has his very own perspective on current events, everyday life, and contemporary history, taking his audience on a rapid ride with wild shifts in perspective, seen through the lens of a St. Pauli inhabitant. What is his stance on cancel culture, and why is there so much talk about what comedians are actually allowed to do, and what does one experience as a comedian on tour - between train rides and performances at company Christmas parties you're booked for as an artist, without the boss being informed about what the comedian talks about. Jackpot.

In Dirty Joking, there are again jokes like velvet, punchlines like pole dancing, and a frenzied pace like flicking on a table lamp in the red-light district. Funny. Dirty. St. Pauli.

Doors open at: 7:00 pm

"Sovereign is he who decides on the state of emergency." - Carl Schmitt was another big mouth, otherwise he wouldn't have become Göring's eggnog. Germany's grumpiest lawyer wrote the famous sentence in 1928, and since then we've been chewing on it. Barely a hundred years later, there's a state of emergency on every corner - but who is Sovereign? Some say this, others say that it's the people, the truth, as always, lies somewhere else. Mathias Tretter once again finds it with his friend Ansgar: "Being high is a state of emergency, and I've decided for it." Democracy may gradually be losing its rule, but that doesn't mean one should lose self-control. Unless, of course, one wets themselves with laughter - but isn't that the most sovereign thing of all? "They will neigh," says Tretter, who has now finally been awarded every cabaret prize since the Salzburg Stier 2023. Nevertheless, he claims his newest piece is his funniest: "They will chuckle, guffaw, gasp for air, and in the end, leave unscathed." In other words: Sovereign. The name says it all.

An unforgettable show awaits you at ABBA - Unforgettable, which will catapult you back to your childhood and youth, providing you with an unforgettable experience with its unique atmosphere!

Singing along and dancing to world hits like “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S,” or “Super Trooper” is not only allowed but encouraged!

ABBA - Unforgettable takes you on an unforgettable journey through time. Experience pure party vibes with hits like “Mamma Mia” or “Lay All Your Love on Me” but also emotional moments and goosebumps galore with songs like “I Have a Dream” or “Fernando.”

At ABBA - Unforgettable, you can become the next Dancing Queen – let yourself be transported into a dazzling world full of glitter, disco, and party feeling and experience unforgettable hours. You can expect professional artists who honor the four Swedes with their performance and bring a unique show to the stage.

Your journey back to the 70s!

Copyright: Producer Uwe Morscheck

Entry: 7:00 PM

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
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Eisi Gulp
„Tagebuch eines Komikers“ - the new solo comedy program by „Papa Eberhofer“
Landsberg premiere
By now, everyone probably knows him as the stoner film dad of police officer Franz Eberhofer from the nine Eberhofer crime adaptations. Since 2015, he has been performing in "Dahoam is daoham" and has appeared in countless other films and series. He became known in the early 1980s through the "Eisi Gulp Show" and the BR program "Live aus dem Alabama."

After many years in which he was primarily active as a film and theater actor, gaining great recognition and popularity in the German-speaking world, he now returns with his brand-new program as a stand-up comedian after a lengthy hiatus! Following the highly acclaimed premiere at the Luisenburg Festival, the cult comedian will be on solo tour with "Tagebuch eines Komikers" starting in 2024.

Eisi is a versatile comedian whose physical presence is as expressive as his mind, and he perfectly juggles wordplay, facial expressions, and movements while telling highly entertaining anecdotes from his life.

Werner Eisenrieder, as he is known in private life in Munich, is not only an actor and comedian; he also studied dance in New York as well as acrobatics and stunt work in Paris - a true all-round artist.

An evening that will surely stretch the laugh muscles to the limit is guaranteed. And of course, the audience can also look forward to his legendary dance performances.

Image © Ewa Wiese klein

Entry: 7:00 PM

Andreas Kümmert is an authentic and passionate musician with a powerful, soulful, and unique voice. Grounded, reserved, and sensitive, he remains true to his artistic freedom and shows a deep connection to handmade music.

Entrance: 19:15

Experience the oldest private brewery in Southern Hesse and also one of the most innovative breweries in Germany. During the brewery tour, you will learn everything about our history and our unique brewing and raw material philosophy. You will experience firsthand how our beers are brewed in a natural, gentle, and water-saving way, and get to know the special taste of our characterful beers.

Content: 1.5 hours guided tour through the family exhibition and the new brewery, a beer glass as a collectible gift, sampling, short beer tasting at the brewery

Important information about the tour:
• Tours take place only with a minimum of 10 participants - In case of cancellation by the organizer, rebooking is possible or a refund is guaranteed
• The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or strollers due to a steep staircase.
• No pets allowed.
• The meeting point is in the Glaabsbräu courtyard (Frankfurter Str.)

Does the term "political zoology" ring a bell? It was Aristotle who taught us that man is a "Zoon politikon," a political animal. And isn’t it the animal in humans that we should hear more often about...? Let's take environmental protection as an example. All animals are uncompromising energy savers from birth. One example of this would be sea squirts, which are capable of doing something quite remarkable: In their youth, they swim through the sea, attach themselves to a rock, and because they no longer need their brain, they simply digest the unnecessary organ. If that isn't a form of radical recycling! In contrast, many people find the subject of sustainability significantly harder. Following the motto: “I would ride my bike to work, but unfortunately, the damn thing doesn’t fit in the trunk!”

Philipp Weber's program "POWER TO THE POPEL" is an exciting expedition through the fauna and flora of the state. In times when representatives of the people and distorters of the people repeatedly invoke the crisis of civil society, the cabaret artist practices the most valuable democratic virtue with his audience: humor. For are not comedy, wit, and esprit the most colorful weapons of a resilient democracy? And those who can laugh at their own thinking and actions with the necessary irony will not fall victim to their own narrow-mindedness. Thus, true democrats primarily laugh about one thing: themselves. So laugh along and protect democracy.

Awards

2019 Gaul von Niedersachsen
2018 Preis der Leipziger Lachmesse (“Leipziger Löwenzahn”)
2016 tz-Rosenstrauß des Jahres 2016
2010 Deutscher Kleinkunstpreis (with the First German Forced Ensemble)
2009 Bayerischer Kabarettpreis: “Senkrechtstarter”
2008 Lachmessepreis Leipziger Löwenzahn (with the First German Forced Ensemble)
2008 Deutscher Kabarettpreis
2007 Salzburger Stier (with the First German Forced Ensemble)
2004 Kleinkunstpreis des Landes Baden-Württemberg
2002 Passauer Scharfrichterbeil

Photo: Inka Meyer

Entrance: 7 PM

In "PolkaMania!", Pawel Popolski's new show, the roof is blown off once again! From the raging rhythms of Cheavy Metal Polka (Chighway to Chell) to the charming Electro-Polka (chit me baby one more time), Pawel spans the musical spectrum "for young and old fans alike".

Following the motto PSPS (Pawel sucht den Polkastar), in addition to a drummer, this time a female singing talent from the audience will also be "brought on stage" to sing the next Polka hit together with Pawel.

And of course, the entire audience will once again enjoy a lot of vodka "schnitzel'd in the deep fryer".

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Guitar: William Mackenzie

rum·ei·ern /rúmeiern/
weak verb
COLLOQUIAL
1. To act without a clear line, to express oneself unclearly (and therefore achieve nothing).
2. Colloquial: to move uncertainly, unevenly, aimlessly.

Actually, Ms. Tausendschön had comfortably settled into lethargy and planned to numb the impending retirement with her Corona puppy, the completed brain shrinkage, and the advanced obesity due to excessive enjoyment of cooking and baking. However, it was not possible, because the delightful source of creativity still bubbles within her. Not so much and so impulsively as usual, but still enough for the artist soul, shredded by irrelevance, to bathe in satisfaction and joy.

What has humanity been doing for more than a year? The politicians, the amateur virologists, the cashiers, the football players? They are all just going in circles. And Nessi Tausendschön is going in circles too. She has perfected the art of going in circles; no one goes in circles as beautifully and stage-worthy as she does. Her themes include traffic islands, our language, equality, the planting of front gardens, and the tiresome politics. It is evident how vulnerable we are, how much we depend on each other, and how much we are shaken by our own inadequacies. They say that the most creative ideas often arise from the biggest crises. And so, Ms. Tausendschön has been sitting in the garden for two summers waiting for inspiration.
A cactus flower is so beautiful and enchanting precisely because it has been barren for a year beforehand. And when you sit at the end of the evening and wonder: What was it all about?
Perhaps this can be explained at this point, as Ms. Tausendschön cannot explain it. In the end, it always comes down to oil, every hairdresser, uh, fryer knows that. What is certain is that you will say to yourself: Ms. Tausendschön has brightened up a dull evening, during which I could have stayed home. And for those who still do not know what to expect: it will be funny. Perhaps also melancholic. Just going in circles.

Photos: Carsten Bockermann

Admission: 7:00 PM

BEFORE THE THEATER FUN WE RECOMMEND:
DINING AT THE SCHARFRICHTER RESTAURANT OR IN THE ROMANTIC ARCADIAN COURTYARD. TUESDAY TO SATURDAY FROM 5 PM
TABLE RESERVATION REQUESTED AT 0851 - 35 900

Whether the Weiherer has actually managed to avoid the great success as a songwriter and storyteller, along with the associated mean money for nearly a quarter of a century more by accident or whether he has perhaps entirely squandered his well-deserved Marie out of jest and folly is not even secured findings for the tax office. What is certain, however, is that he needs a Diridari – and it seems urgent. And right at this point, you, dear readers, would come into play as a potential audience. True to the good old motto: Buy yourself a ticket before someone else does!

And since he will likely hardly survive by writing such brutally honest advertising messages in the future, the Lower Bavarian prefers to focus on his core competency and presents in his new program again in the best folk singer tradition with guitar and a loose tongue a spontaneous mixture of snappy songs and biting humor. The likeable chatterbox with a sense of madness and absurdity stands for unpretentious entertainment with plenty of depth. Sharp-tongued social criticism instead of shallow cabaret, hilarious everyday observations instead of watered-down punchlines. The Weiherer is a master of Derblecken – sometimes politically incorrect, often ruthlessly funny, but always brave.

Photo: Christian Kaufmann

Doors open: 7:00 PM

The permanent exhibition on the life and work of Erich Maria Remarque offers a detailed look into the life, work, and thoughts of the famous writer through numerous photographs, documents, and manuscripts. The exhibition is bilingual, presented in German and English throughout.

Divided into seven sections covering his youth in Osnabrück (1898–1921), the years in Hanover and Berlin (1922–1928), the discussion around All Quiet on the Western Front (1928–1930), his exile in Europe (1931–1939) and the USA (1939–1948), his political works in the 1950s, and the 1960s leading up to his death on September 25, 1970 in Locarno, the exhibition attempts to highlight the ruptures, contradictions, and controversies in Remarque's life while emphasizing their productivity for his work. It illustrates Remarque's numerous psychological conflicts, aiming to resolve the apparent contradiction between the "bon vivant" and the "militant pacifist," and provides insight into his acquaintances, friendships, and marriages. Numerous originals such as the death mask or Remarque's original desk complement the presentation.

Another focus of the exhibition is the worldwide, often highly controversial reception of Remarque's works, which have been translated into at least 60 languages and continue to attract a global audience of millions.

An information terminal allows visitors to delve deeper into specific questions about Remarque's life and work. Another terminal provides access to over 2,000 photographs spanning all stages of Remarque's life, his residences, contacts, and the film adaptations of his works.

The exhibition is open for free visits on Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 5 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. Guided tours for school classes and other interest groups can also be arranged outside regular opening hours. Tours can be scheduled with Mr. Martin Siemsen (siemsen.m@osnabrueck.de) by phone at 0541/323-2109 or fax at 0541/323-4355.

A shop on-site offers materials related to Remarque's life and work for sale.

The castle with a lot to offer: "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" from June 24, 2017 at the Cadolzburg - the new highlight of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

A powerful castle - the setting of the illustrious history of a ruling family that has achieved great success: this was and is the Cadolzburg. The rulers were the Hohenzollern family, who ruled over Franken and later Brandenburg, also gaining electoral dignity in the 15th century. Later on, they even became Prussian kings and German emperors.

The Cadolzburg derives its radiance not only from its role as the starting point of a significant career in the Holy Roman Empire - the impressive structure itself reflects this golden era of the Hohenzollerns. The new museum "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles will make this time - the late Middle Ages - exciting and informative for visitors through innovative communication concepts. While walking through the castle, visitors can learn not only about the architectural history, wars and peace, daily life, and governing tasks of the princely castle residents. There is much to discover here through interactive and sensory means:

Visitors can experience the castle through their sense of smell, there are tactile stations, sounds and dialogues, vivid models, and invitations to try things out. Exciting or challenging games, medieval Hohenzollerns in their own words, and the jester Contz who guides visitors through the castle bring the Middle Ages to life. Visitors can also expect to see several original medieval artifacts such as swords, maces, or a magnificent treasure chest. Other objects were specially crafted for the museum based on extensive research in historical techniques, such as the gilded armor of the famous General Albrecht Achilles, or textiles dyed according to original recipes. The Bavarian Administration of State Castles also made significant contributions to experimental historical research, like creating a breastplate from boiled leather, in line with the ambition of creating one of Germany's most important castle museums.

The cultural communication of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles also offers a diverse program of accompanying events, making this exciting history even more intriguing - for the young nobleman as well as the castle enthusiast.

Not only the Middle Ages but also the Cadolzburg itself now comes back to life. After the extensive damage of World War II, original medieval rooms and successful architectural creations of the 21st century can now be experienced. The modern buildings completed in 2017 bridge the medieval era with our present time.

You can expect very special experiences here - it truly is THE CASTLE WITH A LOT TO OFFER.

 

 

"YES, HOW?! Tacheles and Sausage Salad"
Yes, how ?!
Where do I get knowledge from if I don't have any?
Why do I feel useless and lost in the hardware store? Who can help me out there?
Why is intelligent life too smart for me?
Why is everything always connected?
And why always me ?!
Sometimes you stand there and hear yourself say, "Yes, how ?!" Because you don't know anything.
There is only one solution: Tacheles. And sausage salad. And I would be delighted to serve both to you and you. In my new program. A program about me and everyone else. Because I suspect that my problems are also your problems. And if not, then you are lucky. Which is also not bad. But the program wants to be played now. Because it is ready, just like me. Because I wrote it. The program. Not life. That would be too good. And now come and have a look - or you.
And then there's Tacheles and sausage salad.
Kai Magnus Sting, the popular humor hero from Duisburg, is going on tour with his new solo program "YES, HOW ?! TACHELES AND SAUSAGE SALAD". Kai Magnus is unlike anything else in Germany. Behind the appearance of a brother of Heinz Erhardt lies a Ruhr area Tarantino: fast, funny, spontaneous, bizarre, absurd, and incredibly funny. Anyone who has experienced Kai Magnus Sting with his unmistakable charm and unique performance knows that few people are funnier and more original than him.
Kai Magnus Sting: a tie-wearing humor avant-gardist. Absolutely worth seeing!

Admission: 7 pm

The Cocomico musical "Conni - Das Musical!" is going on a big tour! Conni is having a birthday, and she has a lot planned: playing, romping, dancing, singing, baking the best chocolate cake in the world "Conni-Super-Selber-Spezial!" with her friends, and cuddling with her teddy and her dear cat Mau … and then Conni is: finally big! Big enough to finally go to school. Conni's parents and Conni's best friends are by her side and are already very excited. On Conni's birthday, everything will surely go well, and nothing stands in the way of the super cool birthday party. Or…? For Conni, her family, her friends, and all their little and big spectators, this musical birthday adventure will never be boring. There is always something happening, and Conni has a lot of support from all her many spectators, her friends on stage and in the audience, from Mama and Papa Klawitter, and also from her teddy and her beloved cat Mau! Following the motto "What Conni can do – you can do too!" the musical visitors become part of the performance and can help Conni and her friends make Conni's musical birthday a complete success.

Copyright: Carlsen Verlag GmbH

Doors Open: 15:00

16.10.2026, 19:00, Ratshöfle: Cabaret and chansons with Sebastian Krämer and his new program. The bizarre beauty of Krämer's verses have no slogans, do not aim to encourage, and do not offer recommendations for creating a better world. Krämer seems to not plan his absurd humor; he has an infallible sense of rhythm, linguistic precision, and musical genius. In his performances, laughter finds its original meaning: it serves to relieve the audience from having to resolve the absurdity of his stories. Guests leave an evening with Krämer enduringly comforted and cheerfully return home to their own absurdities. In addition to his stage activities, Sebastian Krämer is a freelance composer, writer, family man, and has won several cabaret awards and the German Small Arts Award (Chanson). He is a member of the reading stage "Dienstagspropheten" and can be seen regularly in TV formats such as "New from the Institution", "Night-Wash", or "Quatsch Comedy Club".

Doors open: 18:30