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
Tue closed

ELVIS meets Dinner!

The greatest hits of Elvis Presley
Travel back with us to the 50s, 60s, and 70s and experience
the most successful hits of Elvis Presley while enjoying an exquisite multi-course menu.

With a powerful vocal volume and authentic movements,
we make the audience believe that the King himself is on stage. In
outfits from Presley's personal tailor, Rami Aslan takes
his audience on an exciting and energetic journey back in time to
the era of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Doors open at 6:30 PM

Stand-Up comedian Michael Eller is a cruise expert. On over 40 trips with the ships of the AIDA fleet, he has thrilled more than 100,000 passengers around the world as a guest comedian in over 150 shows... Look forward to an evening full of laughter, stories, and unforgettable moments!
The 21st century has Eller fully in its grip. So the century has him - not the other way around!
Digitalization, social media, and artificial intelligence make life easier. It's easy to whip up a "well-founded" opinion, and one's own thinking often doesn't even suffice to signal a turn. Inside, robots vacuum, and outside, they mow. Alexa turns on the light, and cars will soon drive themselves. And what do we do with all the time and effort we save? We degenerate before our very eyes.
The award-winning comedian shares vivid stories of his own mental decline, hobby-horsing, recumbent bicycles, and a lot about life, which he amusingly observes.
But beware: It will be biting, unvarnished, and sometimes a little wicked. Above all, though, it will be very funny!

Admission: 18:30

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
Tue closed

Admittance from 5:00 PM

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

With worldwide hits like "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S," or "Super Trouper," singing along and dancing is not just allowed, but encouraged!

ABBA - Unforgettable takes you on an unforgettable time journey. Experience pure party vibes with hits like "Mamma Mia" or "Lay All Your Love on Me," but also heartfelt moments and goosebumps 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

Doors open: 18:00 Uhr

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
Tue closed

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.)

Indonesia
Adventures in the Island Kingdom of God-Dragons-Fire Mountains

A journey through Indonesia, diverse, mysterious, and exciting. The Thuringian, Ralf Schwan, reports on emotional encounters with orangutans in the dense rainforest of Sumatra, climbs of active volcanoes of the "Ring of Fire" in Java and Bali (Merapi, Semeru, Bromo, Kawah Ijen, and Agung), temples, gods, colorful, bustling exotic markets, and thrilling moments in the realm of the "dragons" with the Komodo dragons.
Look forward to a multifaceted and exciting portrait, with impressive photos and videos, of the island archipelago between Asia and Australia and experience the adventure of the "Ring of Fire."

Doors open: around 7:00 PM

With the best from her two solo programs, Murzarella offers not only the art of ventriloquism but also that of belly singing. For Murzarella not only sings herself, but she also lets her puppets sing.

The award-winning belly singer is, in all her versatility – between musical professionalism, hearty humor, and perfect ventriloquism – above all, a phenomenon. There’s Kalle, the canal rat and heavy metal fan from Wanne-Eickel, Frau Adelheid, the opera-shouting diva, Dudu, the cheeky cockatoo and wannabe pop star, and finally Leonie, the shy lion girl who surprises with her sweet pop singing.

Without effort, Murzarella breathes heartwarming individuality and life into the puppets. They are the attractive highlight of a show full of momentum and in the best comedy manner. With her puppets, Murzarella engages in witty and powerful dialogues, interrupted by successful musical performances. Everything is sung live. Experience it for yourself and let yourself be enchanted by this unique show. Bet that you will believe afterward that you really witnessed singing puppets?

Photo: David Hollstein

Awards:
• Baden-Württemberg Small Arts Award 2024
• Wilhelmshaven Knurrhahn 2024
• Morenhovener Lupe 2024

• Special Prize of the Tuttlinger Krähe 2022
• Promotion Prize of the Neue-Rhein-Zeitung (NRZ) 2021
• Winner of the Golden Osen 2019
• 1st Prize Euskirchener Small Arts Award 2018
• 1st Prize Datteln Small Arts Award 2018
• 1st Prize Heilighafen Laughter Gull 2018

Admission: 7 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.

 

 

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

Photo: Michael Palm

You cannot step into the same river twice, says Heraclitus, all being is becoming. One thinks of Stuttgart 21 and realizes: the old Greek was right. “All being is becoming” – this conclusion Urban Priol reaches regularly when he sits down with his press text just before the deadline.
His current program is like a river in constant change. The cabaret artist follows the steady stream of political events with eagle eyes, from the standing water of the grand coalition to the meandering trickle of the traffic light government to the mental shallows in the brown swamp. Priol is always in tune with the times, he often mocks spontaneously and currently faster than his shadow can think. He rumples, thunders, flashes, and like a purifying thunderstorm, lets much shine in a bright, cheerful light. Boundless, the master of parody plows through the night, brings complex connections to the point, and transforms opaque, murky eddies into pure spring water. He joyfully plunges into the currents of daily madness, dives into the abyss of the absurd, delights in gossiping, and has just as much fun as his audience.
“Im Fluss.” is like a rafting trip that leads at a rapid pace over drops and past boulders through wildly foaming rapids. Come along! Follow the motto of another great Greek philosopher, Costa Cordalis: “Get in the boat tonight!” You won’t regret it.

Dramaturgy: Dr. Navina Lamminger

Doors open: 7:00 PM

He looks completely harmless, but that is already the first trick. In fact, Pit Hartling is one of the most successful magicians in the world. At the age of 17, he became the Vice-World Champion of magic in Tokyo.

Hartling's current solo evening is itself an illusion: Pit Hartling wirkt Wunder is the result of 25 years on stage and still feels like it's casually shaken from the hollow hand.

For two fantastic hours, all laws of nature seem to be suspended, and masterfully, Pit Hartling leads his audience from loud laughter to bewildered astonishment and back.

Money multiplies as if by magic, the birthdays of complete strangers are scientifically calculated from house numbers and shoe sizes, borrowed wedding rings suddenly become linked, and in between, Pit Hartling tramples on privacy and data protection and unabashedly reads the thoughts of his guests.

Pit Hartling wirkt Wunder is an award-winning evening full of unfathomable magic and questionable puns. And even though you are very close, you feel like you might not be quite all there.

Copyright: Jonas Ratermann

Doors open: 7 PM

The Romantic era was a particularly brilliant period for portrait miniatures, reaching its peak and at the same time signaling the end of this special painting technique. Countless artists created portraits with great empathy and astonishing technical perfection. More people than ever collected small portraits of their loved ones to carry with them or to gather at home as a pictorial family album. 142 masterpieces from the renowned Tansey collection illuminate the heyday of an art that had to make way for photography during the 19th century.

Accompanying the exhibition is a catalog that, in addition to the annotated reproduction of all works, is distinguished by essays by various experts on aspects of miniature painting during this time. Hirmer Verlag, bilingual German/English, 432 pages, 208 color illustrations.

Tue - Sun 11am-5pm

Monika Martin – Die große Jubiläums-Tournee

The golden voice from Graz – 30 years of music that touches hearts and goes under your skin

For three decades, Monika Martin has given moments of happiness shine with her unmistakable voice and has offered comfort in difficult times – now the "golden voice from Graz" invites you to an unforgettable anniversary tour with over 30 concerts across the country, where she brings the stories of her new album to life with all her warmth, expressiveness, and stage presence.

Monika Martin touches the hearts of her listeners with her unmistakable voice and her sensitive songs. What began with great musical talent has developed over the years into a unique artistic home – a music that nourishes the soul. For 30 years, her songs have accompanied people in happy moments and have provided comfort in difficult times.

Monika Martin sees herself as a friend of people – and also as a friend of animals. She does not speak of "fans," but of a fan family with whom she is in constant give-and-take. Every performance is for her a unique dialogue with the audience, an interaction that makes each concert a special experience.

"Those who know my music know that it invites listening. It is not 'hand in hand on the palm beach,' but tells stories with content – messages I want to share with my audience for their life journey," says the artist.

As part of the anniversary tour, Monika Martin also presents her new, now 29th album titled "Sommerland." The name itself carries a special significance – and those who really know Monika Martin know that the heartfelt experiences with her beloved mother have left deep traces in her heart – traces that, like delicate scars, both hurt and shine, because they tell of a love that endures far beyond death. If you listen closely, the philosophical core is revealed: the story of a person who had to let a loved one go and yet maintains a connection through feelings. "Sommerland" tells of a place beyond space and time – a place where all souls once go and where we will meet again one day.

Thus, Monika Martin's anniversary concerts promise a true emotional rollercoaster: sometimes lively and inviting to dance, sometimes profound and touching – always with the message: "Come, we can do this together." Her long-time partner, Thomann Management from Bamberg, which has successfully and trustfully represented Monika Martin for many years and pulls the strings for this special event in the background, looks forward to this anniversary tour that will take Monika Martin and her fan family across Germany. More than 30 guest performances across the country are planned – a journey through numerous well-known and historic cultural venues that will once again uniquely connect Monika Martin and her audience. Organizer Johnny Thomann, a man who lives his craft with passion and for whom music is not just a profession but a calling, sums it up: "To be able to realize the 30th anniversary tour with Monika Martin fills me with pride. I have known Monika for three decades now – and she has always remained the same. Throughout all this time, she has not changed as a person. Her warmth, her fine intuition, and her inner strength touch people to this day and resonate immediately with the audience."

For Monika Martin, 30 years of stage presence means not artificial sovereignty of success, but the appreciation and love of the audience. "I love singing for my audience – and God willing, I look forward to the next 30 years."

Soon the curtain will rise for the pre-sale of the great Monika Martin anniversary tour – a musical celebration that should not be missed.

Entry: 3:00 PM

A Tribute to Johnny Cash – The LineWalkers

It takes a lot of time to tell the musical legacy of a great artist. To experience it, an evening is needed: The LineWalkers!

Since 2012, the five-member band from Kiel has been winning the hearts of fans of the Man in Black across Germany.

The captivating live show takes the audience on a journey through the creative phases of Johnny Cash, from "Walk The Line" to "Get Rhythm" and "Jackson," all the way to "Hurt."

The unmistakable sonorous sound of the voice, the classic Boom-Chicka-Boom sound from electric guitar, double bass, and drums, or the duets with the radiant Miss Anna Jones in the spotlight: Everything comes together at the LineWalkers to create an authentic whole that brings the spirit of Johnny Cash to life.

At every performance, you can feel the unbounded joy of playing, the love for detail, and the dedication with which the five musicians celebrate the musical legacy of the master together with the audience. The fact that this sincere tribute is not always serious but also humorous and occasionally winks at the audience makes the shows even closer to the original.

The band also always leaves enough room to directly involve the audience in the action. Just like at the legendary performances of Johnny Cash, there are not only the big hits but also special songs upon request, ensuring everyone gets their share. Thus, every concert becomes a unique interplay between band and audience, where many a hall has been set ablaze during "Ring of Fire" or "Ghost Riders in the Sky."

So be there when it’s time to say "I Walk The Line" again!

Doors open one hour before the start.

On October 23, 2026, laughter will resonate in Laupheim! A fantastic mix of cabaret and comedy awaits you once again!

The evening will once again be hosted by the wonderful Frederic Hormuth, who effortlessly dissects and reworks the confusions of reality. Of course, this time too, he brings along a pack of jazzy-ironic songs that linger in your ears. Additionally, he has once again gathered a load of the funniest comedians and cabaret artists in the country, and the evening promises to be a dazzling spectacle of small-scale artistry! The selected guests for this show are:
Ingmar Stadelmann, notorious and celebrated as an investigative comedian and “hit 'em hard” East German, tackles current absurdities, tears them apart, and triumphs with virtuously brutal punchlines that leave his audience breathless - from laughter and amazement. It all began in the Altmark province, specifically in Salzwedel, where he was born and raised. Here, nudism and rebellion shaped his unwavering pursuit of the punchline and transformed him into a "true stage hog" (Göttinger Tagblatt). There were plenty of successes: from comedy to cabaret awards, from acclaimed radio formats to entertainment shows for Pro7, to his own late-night “Abendshow” for RBB.
Jacky Feldmann would probably still be comfortably lying on a meadow with a Tetra Pak under her arm and a sunflower in her hair; if only school hadn’t suddenly come to an end. What to do now with her newfound future? Becoming a chemist, a police officer, or a wastewater diver? Initially, Jacky aimed for a career as a hammer thrower (no joke), but this dream failed due to her rather petite frame and her squeaky throwing cry. Ultimately, she opted for a desk job at the tax office. Everyday life set in; but so did comedy. The young woman from Sauerland already knew that sales tax and value-added tax are not Pokemons. But the stories Jacky experienced as a tax officer speak a language of their own…
Mia Pittroff is somewhere in her mid to late thirties. Superficially nice. Subtly wicked. Charming. But always to the point: “I like cabaret. The stage is always so nicely tidy. At least at first.” The native Franconian picks up her sharp observations and punchlines wherever she moves: between the province and big city, dialect and standard German, between children and career, and not least between the years. The Berlin transplant cannot be pinned down or slotted into any cabaret or comedy drawer! She is simply there, and her beautiful, poetic, thoughtful but sometimes simply wicked observations should not be missed.
Roger Stein offers captivating music-clown entertainment, bridging comedy songs, singer-songwriter craft, and post-romantic flair. With powerful versatility, self-irony, and charm, he juggles multi-instrumentally and rhymingly through his program and provides a fiery guide to disciplined revolutionary spirit—without pointing fingers—but not without giving the middle finger! With razor-sharp rhyme techniques, he delves into the depths of satire and poetry, pulling the ground from simple metaphors and letting language loose upon itself. Skillfully, he merges hip-hop elements with German song tradition, creating his very own musical style.

Doors open: 18:00 Uhr