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

Elke Winter – this name stands for pure entertainment.

Elke Winter has been at home in the Hamburg Schmidt Theater for many years, learning her craft from the ground up.

By now, Elke Winter is the most successful drag artist of the new era in the field of live entertainment. But what makes this artist so unusual? Whether it's a small arts stage, acclaimed theaters, or on the high seas, Elke Winter captivates and sweeps away the audience everywhere. “As a completely merciless full-throttle entertainer,” is how the Hamburger Abendblatt describes her. Every performance is unique for her; Elke constantly reinvents herself, transforming the evening into an unforgettable experience. Her show is entertainment par excellence!

Look forward to the best of ELKE WINTER – stories about desire, love, and passion from life, as well as well-known pop songs, interpreted in a new way by the passionate entertainer.

Doors open at 7:00 PM.

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

The new program of the Hessian comedian Maddin Schneider is like a Sunday surprise menu: It contains delicious comedy treats in various variations for every taste! Maddin serves spoken word, readings, and singing.
As usual, Maddin pulls all the facial expressions, giving stand-ups, texts from his books, or Hessian swing songs a special flavor. Of course, his main goal is to bring his audience to a state of laughter. But some profound messages or insights will also be presented in a light-hearted Hessian way.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Secure your tickets for "A Tribute to ABBA - Unforgettable Dinnershow" and be part of the tour live.

...maybe you will soon be our next "Dancing Queen"!?

"A Tribute to Abba - Unforgettable Dinnershow" impresses with a top-notch stage program and an extraordinarily faithful implementation. If you close your eyes, you might think that Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Björn, and Benny are actually on stage. But when you open your eyes, you must first understand that this is not the original because the impressive costumes are fully in the ABBA tradition.

We serve you a multi-course menu for gourmets with exquisite dishes and selected wines in an exclusive setting. This extraordinary experience, the combination of art and culinary delights, we present to you throughout Germany, because today you dine as our guest on the boards that mean the world.

"A Tribute to Abba - Unforgettable Dinnershow" ensures an unforgettable evening with a comprehensive program that leaves nothing to be desired. Overall, this event is an absolute must for every old-school ABBA fan, as the group brings a vibe like that of the Mamma Mia musical itself to the stage, which also shines with emotional and calm moments.

Secure your tickets today in advance and don't miss out on this event:

Travel back to the 70s!

Doors open: 6 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

Experience Meppen after nightfall and accompany our night watchman through the historic old town. In the glow of lanterns, you will be entertained as you are led to various places that you may not have noticed during the day, or perhaps perceived quite differently! A delightful tour in a dimly lit atmosphere.

Dates:
Friday: 30.05.25, Friday: 27.06.25, Friday: 25.07.25, Friday: 29.08.25, Friday: 26.09.25
Start: each time at 20:00, Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Information (Markt 4, 49716 Meppen)

Welcome to the world of musicals!
Taste the highlights from Dance of the Vampires, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, and many other musicals!

At the Musical Dinner, you will be served the absolute highlights of the most popular musicals alongside an exquisite multi-course menu.

While you enjoy this musical dinner, the musical stars in authentic costumes provide that special flavor.

Musical has never been so close!

Admission: 6:30 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

After the great success of his first program "S´Lem is koa Nudlsubbn", which excited audiences in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Addnfahrer is set to embark on a major tour in spring 2025 with his long-awaited second program "Lausbuam Gschicht´n". Over 300 shows and more than 120,000 fans have already experienced him live – now the audience can look forward to new, humorous stories.

"The Addnfahrer did not promise too much, three hours of assault on the visitors' laugh muscles were guaranteed. The beauty of the Addnfahrer and the evening was that he could laugh best at himself, such as about his experiences in Thailand, which he embellished grandly. He himself was overwhelmed by the audience in the Audimax and received standing ovations for his grand show."
– Ostbayern Kurier

"The character of Addnfahrer works through several ingredients that are mixed together like a delicious Gugelhupf. (...) He makes fun of himself and is only rarely serious."
– Ansbach

"The Addnfahrer simply does it well, purely from a humor craftsmanship perspective. His facial expressions, the stage outfit, the construction of his stories, the intonation of his distinctive voice, the placement of punchlines, and the interaction with the audience – Thomas Willibald knows what he is doing, how he is doing it, and he can still do it."
– Suhl

Also in the new tour, the Bavarian crowd favorite guarantees the best entertainment with his unique style and pointed humor.

Admission: 7:00 PM

Comedy meets Magic! In his program "Magier des Monats," Marc Weide shows why he can not only perform magic but also captivate his audience.
With astonishing tricks, witty humor, and plenty of surprises, he ensures an evening full of wonder and laughter.

At the age of 13, he wins his first magic competitions, at 16 he becomes the youngest member of the magic circle, and shortly after he is already referred to as one of "the best magicians in Germany." In 2018, he lives up to this title when he secures first place at the World Championship of Magic in the category of Salon Magic and is named "Magician of the Year 2018" by the Magic Circle e.V.

Marc Weide is less about spectacular grand illusions and more about the wonder of his audience, who can watch him up close. His best trick is the one that brings a smile to the faces of his spectators. His magical presence is just as important as his dexterity in manipulation. He manages to transfer the energy and fun he has during his performances to the audience as well.

Doors open at 7 PM

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.)

Admission: 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.

 

 

Frog Queen - Twenty Years La Signora

"Once upon a time, there was a little girl who always had bad luck.

And since she did not die, she still has it today."
The Cockroach of Kalauer is celebrating its twentieth anniversary on stage!
Caught in the claws of the evil witch Audience, she drags herself onto the stage every night and shakes out the laughs from Frau Hölle's damp bed linen.
But no little table that sets itself. No prince to kiss her.
Even the big bad wolf takes a wide detour around Hairnet.
So she sits by the fountain of failure after each show and spins - but unfortunately not gold, but new jokes for her anniversary show: Frog Queen.
Good used laughs from yesterday. Shimmery bits from today and dreams from tomorrow.
But will La Signora finally let her hair down after twenty years?
A fairytale anniversary with a happy ending for all.
Twenty years La Signora! Twenty years of laughing!
Celebrating with La Signora..... until the prince comes.

Carmela De Feo alias La Signora is a German comedienne from the Ruhr area with Italian roots. She completed her accordion studies from 1993-1996 at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen with Prof. Mie Miki. Awarded with the most important cabaret prizes such as "German Cabaret Prize" (2022), "Bavarian Cabaret Prize" (2011), "Stuttgarter Besen" (2009), Leipzig Dandelion (2019), etc., Carmela De Feo has been touring successfully through the republic for 20 years. "Frog Queen" is her 9th solo program.

Photo: Harald Hoffmann