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

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

“What's the bullshit?!”
– this question has probably crossed everyone’s mind at some point.
Hendrik Brehmer asks himself this regularly. Life is complicated,
and while many try to cope or just accept things as they are, he does the exact opposite: He doesn’t just accept anything.
But he doesn’t change anything either. Instead, he gets a bit worked up.
In his first solo program “bisschen reingesteigert,” Hendrik
takes the audience into his very personal overwhelm: A 30-year-old,
somewhere between being a father, relationships, and all the rest – and the
urgent question: “Where actually is my Lego Technic?”
Actually, he wanted to understand the universe as a physicist. Today he is a
comedian – and doesn’t even understand his own feelings or why
there are so many different noodle worries. On stage, he stands as a
young adult, overwhelmed by his fears – and afraid
of becoming even more overwhelmed.
Hendrik Brehmer doesn't want to explain the world – he can’t do that either.
But he shows how absurd the attempt to cope is. With
dry humor, honest stories, and a knack for the absurd,
he talks about his grandma's opinions, his father's missing leg,
or what it's like to start a family in the capital as a small-town kid from East Germany. Hendrik shows that the truth doesn’t always have to be comfortable
to be funny. Real templates. No Disney.
In the end, Hendrik just tries to find a piece of
serenity in the chaos with creativity and empathy. Will he succeed? Find out –
LIVE on stage.

Doors open: 6:45 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
Tue closed

Six times a year, the event hall in KUBAA turns into a cozy club.

Hosted by Michael "Flex" Flechsler, individual artists and duos have the opportunity to showcase their talent under professional conditions. Surrounded and accompanied by the KUBAA house band led by Matthias Kehrle, the trio ranges from soulful grooving to atmospheric spaciness. A subtle sound carpet is rolled out for the participating artists.

Do you want to be there? Then sign up at kubaa@flex-enterprises.de
The KUBAA stage is waiting for you!

People with disabilities (ID with the "B" mark) pay the regular price, and one accompanying person is free. Tickets are available at the Tourist Info Aalen (Tel: 07361/52-2358).

Photo: Holger Bewersdorf

Door opening 7:15 PM - Cloakroom fee included

Ten years ago, Sascha Thamm stood on stage for the first time with his self-written texts. In the meantime, he can look back on over 500 performances. On comedy stages, at solo shows and readings. He has won countless poetry slams and the NDR Comedy Contest. In his current program, he takes the audience into his world of meticulous observation of seemingly trivial matters and complete disinterest in societal "must haves." Star Wars? Never seen. Fitness band with a step counter? For what? You can tell the difference yourself if you're being active or struggling to open the third bag of onion rings on the couch because your fingers are so greasy. His show is eloquent, straight from life, hilariously funny, and hits hard.

19:30

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.

 

 

NEW PROGRAM

Comedian Benni Stark picks up exactly where his last program left off – right in the middle of comedy gold! Quick-witted, funny, and always with a touch of improvisation, he takes the audience on a journey through the craziest and most absurd sides of everyday life.

In this program, Benni showcases his many faces. Sometimes he is the family man living in the illusion of "free choices" that marriage brings – voluntarily spending hours choosing the perfectly coordinated felt glues for the first desk. Then he reappears as action-packed extreme sportsman Benni – so extreme that even his smartwatch wonders whether he’s still swimming or has already sunk. Benni is the man for all situations, a mild daredevil, someone who dares to take risks - as long as he knows the insurance policy.

Typically Benni, he sheds light on the small and big quirks of life – with sharp humor and an open view of the world. Because let’s be honest: If life deserves a title, then it's definitely this one: “Schon lustig wenn’s witzig ist!” A program that shows how much comedy is hidden in daily chaos – the perfect mix of humor, charm, and the typically sharp-witted Benni Stark perspective on life!

Photo: Steffen Z Wolff

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

Moskito, the new stage program by die feisten
The 2ManSongComedy duo tells stories that life would write if it had a pen. “Moskito”: Good intentions, blown away by the flutter of a tiny insect's wings… “When I started smoking,” the next good intention. Put into action with support that one certainly wouldn't want to have… In “Untattooed,” C. and Rainer benefit from the grace of being born early. As so-called baby boomers, they refrained from getting a tattoo. Back then, they could only be found in prison or at sea. Equipped with small string instruments, guitars, and lots of percussion, the two singers take a straightforward zigzag course through their favorite musical genres. Just like the flight path of a mosquito.

»Sometimes I think the sky is made up of uninterrupted, never-tiring reading.«
(Virginia Woolf)

Due to high demand, we will again offer the popular 5+1 subscription starting August 1, 2024.

This also applies to discounted tickets (discounts are available upon proof for students, refugees, people with disabilities, and Munich Pass holders). Pay the price for 5 events and attend 6 (Euro 50.- instead of Euro 60.- for 6 events).*

With the promotional code included in the 5+1 subscription, you can then book 6 events of your choice (of course, already sold-out events are excluded). / The code can be redeemed for a maximum of 6 selected events (also in several stages if desired). / PLEASE NOTE that you can only use the code once per event, as the subscription is valid for one person only. / A service fee of 2.- EURO will be charged for each online booking with the promotional code via Reservix.

*This currently only applies to events with an admission price of EURO 16.- (regular price) as well as reduced EURO 10.-.

Life in your 30s sounds like stability – in reality, it’s a chaotic mix of responsibility, relationship routines, and the question of whether you’ll ever truly grow up. That’s exactly what “Reisst euch zusammen!” is about, the new stand-up solo by Sezer Oglu.

With a calm, likable manner and a touch of ruthless directness, he dissects the everyday absurdities: from the attempt to take on real responsibility to the little struggles in a relationship. His observations are subtle, honest, and often hit a bit harder than expected – that’s why you can relate to them so well.

American-influenced stand-up, straight from life – funny, approachable, and surprisingly spot-on. An evening for all those who should already be adults… but somehow still aren’t quite there yet.

Doors open at 7 PM.

The uniqueness of the "King of Pop" returns.
There are only a few artists whose music is immortal, known and listened to by generations afterwards. Michael Jackson is a unique total work of art made up of music, singing, messages, and deep emotions. This remains for generations... His hits have become cult songs all over the world and are still played in all the nightclubs of this world today. But live shows are also meant to keep the music of the King of Pop alive. This includes the 2-hour show with a large band, dancers, and an outstanding soloist: Sascha Pazdera.
It's never about being the best copy of an uncopyable artist; it's about carrying on the uniqueness of an artist, the great music in conjunction with the emotions, just as Michael Jackson intended.
The program includes titles like "Beat It, Bad," "Heal the World," "Thriller," "Black or White," or "Billie Jean." A special highlight of the show is Michael's 14-kilogram aluminum armor from the History Tour 1997 for the song "They Don’t Care About Us." This was specially handcrafted for Sascha in Brazil.
The Michael Jackson Tribute Show is the only and original show in Germany that was co-developed under the choreographic direction of La Velle Smith Jr. (Michael Jackson's choreographer and dancer for Thriller & Ghost).

one hour before

Admission: 7:00 PM

voXXclub - LEDERHOS’N INFERNO Tour

Now it’s getting really hot! From 2026, voXXclub will ignite the stage and bring a new and breathtaking show to the stage – a show, not just a concert – the LEDERHOS´N INFERNO! Catchy schlager as well as rock, pop, and folk music will really heat up the audience, while sensitive ballads offer brief moments of respite. In addition to the latest hits like “Echo” and “Alpengirl,” the well-known hits and earworms like “Rock mi” and “Donnawedda” will also be present, where no one can sit still. With special lighting design combined with fantastic animations on the LED wall in alpine silhouette, almost anything is possible: reality and fantasy blur! The audience is interactively involved in the show actions, singing along is, of course, a must. And the crazily playful creativity of the voXXclubbers is always good for a surprise! The new LEDERHOS’N INFERNO – something is coming your way!!!

Doors open: 19:30

Because the two Austrian actors - known from productions like "Eberhoferkrimis" or "Braunschlag" - have made a deal: Despite chronic stage fright, film actor Simon Schwarz takes the step onto the stage, playing and writing a cabaret program with Manuel Rubey. For this, Manuel breaks his resolution of never wanting to be part of a two-men-talking-about-God-and-the-world podcast.
Well, now both are in trouble.

They have four left hands together. At least. Nevertheless, the two friends think it's a great idea to open a restaurant. Simon has already played a chef in a movie and Manuel likes to drink wine. That should be enough for expertise, they think. The high-end restaurant in the middle of the province is supposed to overshadow everything that has come before it. Under the light, however, it looks more like a candidate for "shoddy work." When the restaurant then burns down, it strongly smells like arson. At least for the village policewoman, who uses the investigation with the acting stars to launch her true crime podcast.
The search for the fire starter leads Manuel Rubey and Simon Schwarz back to the past, into their innermost selves and to essential questions like: Aren't we all somehow little arsonists? In our friendships? In our jobs? In relationships? For the policewoman, the case is clear anyway: It was Rubey, he set the place on fire. Because the murderers may always be the gardeners, but the arsonists are always the Viennese.*
*We have decided not to gender the proverb.

Doors open: 7:00 PM, cloakroom requirement (free of charge)

Bidla Buh: The Name Says It All - The Farewell Tour

They blow into garden hoses and beer bottles, parody stars of the music scene, and combine alpine yodeling with Spanish castanet and flamenco sounds.

Doors open: 7:00 PM