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

„Fly with me! Fly with me!“, calls Albi, the Alpine swift, who nests under the roof of the Linden Museum during the summer months. On your flight through the permanent exhibitions, you will encounter the transparent kangaroo, hear about an extinct bird, and can listen to the conversation with Seraa, the elephant. Whether in pictures or clothing, made from wood, ceramics, and stone – the animals and their representations tell of the coexistence of humans and animals. This relationship is not always straightforward. On one hand, many animals are admired, revered, and appreciated as companions or domestic and farm animals, while on the other hand, their habitats are also destroyed and they are hunted or displaced.

In the exhibition, illustrator Promina Shrestha brings the animals on the objects to life through her images. During the listening and stamping rally, you will discover together with Albi what the animals have to say, solve puzzles, and collect stamps.

€ 4/3 including permanent exhibitions
Children up to 18 years free

Tue to Sat 10 AM - 5 PM / Sun and holidays 10 AM - 6 PM / Closed on Dec 24, 25, and 31

It is exactly the right time again to laugh heartily, loudly, and carefree until your diaphragm threatens to strike and your laughter muscles demand an immediate appointment with a physiotherapist: Franconia's cult comedians Volker Heißmann and Martin Rassau will once again ensure this with their new tour program "Lustbarkeiten."

For decades, they have been among Germany's most popular comedy duos. And with "Lustbarkeiten," Heißmann & Rassau are back on tour with laughter in 2025. Join them for a wild ride through the absurdities of everyday life. Current topics are skillfully made fun of by the transformation artists from Fürth, just as much as quirky misunderstandings, cheeky double meanings, or delightful entanglements.

Heißmann & Rassau once again prove with their "Lustbarkeiten" their great observational skills and unique humor. Look forward to fast-paced sketches, original wordplay, and of course a visit from Waltraud & Mariechen, perhaps the most famous widow couple in the world. So mercilessly funny - bad mood doesn't stand a chance...

Admittance: 6:30 pm

The greatest advantage as a stand-up comedian? No matter what happens to you in life, whether shining success or spectacular failure - eventually, it all turns into a magnificent stage act. Pure gold, indeed! And so, in his new live show, Markus Barth rolls up his sleeves and digs for the nuggets.
The master of maximum-minimalist stand-up ("One stage, one mic - I leave everything else to Helene Fischer") digs wherever it sparkles - but also where it hurts. Because heaven knows: Even in Markus Barth's life, not everything was always pure gold! He plows through his own biography, muddles through current events, and even looks into the future for his audience ("At what age do I actually have to prance through German wine villages in cycling cleats?").
In the meantime, he casually chats with the audience, sparing no one (especially not himself), effortlessly navigating between pain and punchline. Because we know: Comedy is tragedy plus time. Well, and a few jokes don't hurt either. But believe us: Markus Barth has plenty of those in his luggage.

P.S.: The last show of this tour will take place on 27.2.27 at Cologne's Gloria. After that, Markus Barth will be gone for a while. On a treasure hunt, so to speak. Better check it out beforehand!
Markus Barth has been living and working in the comedy scene for many years. Initially as a writer and head writer for Germany's most successful comedy shows, then he discovered the stand-up stage for himself. Today, he hosts his own show on BR Fernsehen ("Kabarett aus Franken"), is a regular guest on all comedy and cabaret shows, and has a radio column on WDR5. In addition, he achieved one of the most successful show developments in recent years with "Queer up! Comedy", he is part of the "Delayed Night Show" at the Comedia in Cologne, and tours throughout Germany with comic artist Ralf König as "König mit Barth". On the side, he captivates his ever-growing followers on all social media channels, travels around Europe in a motorhome with his husband and dog, and gets a little closer to perfecting the art of making the perfect braised tomato sauce every year.

Doors Open: 7:00 PM

Basic course for beginners & newcomers
“Just try it out, it could turn out well.”

An improvisational theater workshop for those who want to throw away their good intentions to test entirely new approaches on stage.

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

LIVE-Panorama-Show by Michael Fleck

Even on the way to Cornwall, one is enchanted by the beauty and diversity of the southern English landscape. Between Stonehenge and Land's End in Cornwall, lie the counties of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Devon, which have much to offer with their grand nature, spectacular buildings, and rich history. There are the UNESCO World Heritage sites from the Neolithic era that radiate a special mystique or the UNESCO city of Bath with its outstanding architecture. Almost Mediterranean climate awaits you in Cornwall with palm trees along the promenades and charming B&Bs inviting you to stay overnight. From the dramatic cliffs of the coast to the golden sandy beaches and the dark moors, the landscape here is breathtakingly beautiful. During hikes along the coastal paths, it is always the small coves and picturesque harbors that have a unique charm. You will see how cheese is produced in Cheddar or whiskey in Dartmoor, and at the Royal Cornwall Show, you will witness the awarding of rare livestock breeds. We also explore the history of Cornwall, starting from the legendary kings and myths to the traces of the mining industry that have shaped the region. Of course, stunning landscape gardens must not be missed on a journey through Cornwall. Jungle feeling is guaranteed in some places! Always on the hunt for the best light, the renowned photographer and adventurer Michael Fleck has created a charming portrait of South England. With many drone flights, sensational perspectives emerge that will captivate you. Whether you are a nature lover, culture enthusiast, or adventurer – there is something for everyone to discover in Cornwall and southern England!

Admission to the foyer from 6:45 PM

2 hours of thrilling, spirited stage power! Pure emotion!

In a show lasting over two hours, highlights from the most famous musicals are impressively and powerfully presented. Stars from the original productions showcase selected solo, duet, and ensemble numbers on a journey through the world of international musicals. World-famous hits from the current Broadway musical “Aladdin” will delight the audience just as much as the sensational musicals "Frozen" with the smash hit “Let it go” and “Moulin Rouge” with its passionate pop anthems full of glamour and emotion. Let yourself be swept away at “Die Nacht der Musicals” by a stage fireworks of energetic dance acrobatics and world-renowned hits, and be there live when the star soloists present the most beautiful melodies of the catchiest songs!

Alongside classics like “The Lion King,” “Mamma Mia,” or “Dance of the Vampires,” all-time favorites like “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats,” “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Elisabeth,” and “Grease” must also be included! Experience live how “The Phantom of the Opera” confesses his love to Christine or how the cats from “Cats” prove their cult character anew with “Memory.” Let yourself be enchanted by a cocktail of extraordinary music at “Die Nacht der Musicals”! Diverse, varied, unique!

As varied as the different musicals, so diverse is “Die Nacht der Musicals.” An elaborate light and sound concept, as well as elaborate costumes and lovingly designed stage sets, make this event the most popular musical gala, capturing the atmosphere of New York's Broadway and London's West End!

Over 3 million visitors have left “Die Nacht der Musicals” with a smile on their lips and kept it in unforgettable memory! This unique musical sensation will also captivate the audience more than ever during the 25th anniversary tour, completely drawing them in!

Doors open: 7:00 PM

The popular poetry slam series "Wortgewand(t)" at the Kulturhaus Schwanen continues. This means, "The stage is set!" for poets. The evening will be moderated by poetry slammer and magician Jonas Pan.

Whether humorous short stories, lyrical ballads, or dialect texts – everything is allowed at the poetry slam, as long as the texts are original and the performance lasts a maximum of six minutes. Costumes and props are not permitted.

"The points are not the point; the point is poetry." – In keeping with this motto, the joy of words and poetry is the focus.

Participation is encouraged!
Whether young or old, professional or beginner – everyone can participate in the poetry slam at Schwanen! Dare to share your texts with the audience.
Registration at poetryslam@kulturhaus-schwanen.de or spontaneously at the box office (one slot by lottery).

Doors open: 7 PM

After a night of drinking, Oscar Lenglumé awakens next to a stranger. He cannot remember how either of them ended up in his own bed. Who is the snoring stranger? And why does Oscar have pitch-black hands? Where did the single lady's shoe come from? He can remember absolutely nothing. The headline of the day's newspaper raises a terrible suspicion: a brutal murder of a coal dealer is said to have occurred during the night, committed by two drunks.
The attempt to cover up his supposed guilt on one hand and to conceal from his wife that he even left the house and apparently drank excessively leads to a breathless and hilariously chaotic game of hide and seek, in which existential questions lurk: What abysses lie dormant in the seemingly peaceful self during the day? Or are there secret doubles that put nightmares into action? And what is one willing to do to wash one's hands in innocence after the deed?

A lawyer, a petty criminal, and a bag full of money meet in a pub and make the night into day. Adventure, danger, wit, summer feelings in the middle of winter, and exciting live music are guaranteed. Two people – Helena and Bob – meet on a midsummer night in a pub. She is a divorce lawyer who has been stood up by her affair, and he is a petty criminal waiting for his next job. Drunk, they have a one-night stand. By chance, they encounter each other again the following day. Both are on the run: Bob from a botched job before his boss; Helena from her sister's wedding, which she plunged into chaos due to the intoxication of the previous night. With the £15,777 from Bob's boss, they celebrate all night and realize that it's not too late to change their lives. The play, with music by David Greig and Gordon McIntyre, combines wit, lightness, and intoxication with the big questions of life.

Doors open: 7:15 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

Comedy by Heinrich von Kleist

Court day in Huisum. Judge Adam must hear the case of Eve's broken jug. It is to be claimed that Ruprecht, her fiancé, broke it. Or was everything quite different? Kleist's comedy shows male abuse of power in its purest form.
On the day of the trial, Marthe Rull accuses Ruprecht in court. He broke a jug in the room of her daughter Eve during the night. The overworked Judge Adam, heavily marked by wounds, finds the matter bothersome. However, his superior, Councilor Walter, forces him to handle the case. While Eve remains persistently silent, Adam tries to postpone the matter as trivial. Soon, not only Councilor Walter begins to wonder if Judge Adam knows more than it seems?

Der zerbrochne Krug is a grotesque struggle to avoid the truth. There, obstinacy meets arbitrariness, stubbornness meets pedantic consideration. Through its vivid, punchy language, Kleist's comedy still captivates audiences today.

The event is for ages 14 and up.

Copyright: © Manuel Wagner

Doors open: 18:30 Uhr

17. Kasseler JazzFrühling
»A Tribute to Pharoah Sanders«
The Creator has a Masterplan B

Recently, one of the last great representatives of avant-garde jazz from the realm of John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, left this planet.
Sanders is considered one of the founding figures of ethno jazz, often incorporating and thematizing the spiritual traditions of Africa in his music.
This is reason enough for Johannes Enders (Tied and Tickles Trio, Enders Room, etc.) to celebrate this great tenor saxophonist with a tribute, for which he was able to recruit his long-time partner in crime Gene Calderazzo. Calderazzo, who worked with Sanders for over ten years and has become known through bands such as Steve Lacy, Mike Gibbs, Radiohead, Ulf Wakenius, Evan Parker, Bheki Mseleku, and many, many others, proves to be the perfect foundation for this trio. They are supported by bassist Joris Teepe, who regularly tours in the USA and Europe with greats like Randy Brecker, Marc Copland, Rashied Ali, etc.

Johannes Enders – tsax
Joris Teepe – bs
Gene Calderazzo – dr

Doors open one hour before the start.

Sure, you can sip on your Guinness, listen to melancholic traditional songs, and dream of green meadows. But you can just as well push the tables against the wall, raise a glass, and sing while dancing - and The Dullahans from German Mannheim invite you to do just that. Since the band was founded in 2012, the ladies and gentlemen have shared the stage with greats of Irish folk punk like The Mahones from Canada, Blood or Whiskey from Ireland, Mr. Irish Bastard from Münster, or the Scottish brothers of Saor Patrol. Guitar, bass, drums, as well as accordion, violin, and tin whistle create the Irish feeling - that's what makes the band's special sound. With traditional songs, Irish punk, and genre-defying surprises, The Dullahans have managed to draw everyone out from behind the oven. What’s the result? An evening full of melodies, energy, and stories of love, suffering, and euphoria - in short: an Irish night as it should be. Sláinte!

Doors open: 7:00 PM

The Comedic Night is one of the most successful live comedy formats in Germany. In the most beautiful cafes, restaurants, and venues in a city, you will experience an entertaining and lively evening - with the best entertainment provided by various comedians, cabaret artists, and other comedians. No Comedic Night is like any other.

The Comedic Night offers a colorful and exciting cross-section of the current comedy scene in Germany. At each venue, up to 5 comedians perform for about 20 minutes each in one evening. The best part: at the Comedic Night, you don't have to wander from place to place to see different comedians. You only need to get an entrance ticket for your favorite venue and we will serve you several artists. At the Comedic Night, it's the comedians who move around between the venues. Off one stage, onto the next. This is truly a comedy marathon for both the artists and the audience.

Whether it's a restaurant or a student pub, a cultural center or a hair salon, a cinema hall or a cocktail bar - the venues of the Comedic Night are as diverse as the comedians performing here. However, the fun factor remains the same everywhere. Laughter is at the forefront of the Comedic Night. And because laughing alone is possible, but can sometimes seem awkward, it's best to go with friends, colleagues, or - depending on the level of your humor - the in-laws to a Comedic Night. Together, you can laugh, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and even have enough time during breaks between performances to have a relaxed conversation.

The first Comedic Night took place in the city center of Oldenburg in 2008. This unique comedy marathon now regularly takes place in over 40 German cities (including Bielefeld, Frankfurt, Hannover, Kassel, Lübeck, Münster, and Oldenburg).

"The Comedy Night: An ideal way to get to know several artists in an entertaining way, without having to spend the whole evening with just one of them. An event that reflects the spirit of the times: a lot of input in a short time at a reasonable price."
(Neue Presse)

"The (...) Comedic Night in Osnabrück attracted young and old out of their sofas, with all venues reporting 'Sold Out'. (...) The audience's funny bones were put to the test, and the servers' feet smoked, because those who laugh a lot also have to drink a lot."
(Osnabrücker Sonntagszeitung)

"One can make mistakes when buying tickets: then one sits there for two hours and gets annoyed that one of the artists is boring. In this respect, you are on the safe side with the Comedic Night, as one short performance follows another. This concept is well received. After all, the organizers (...) counted over 1500 attendees in the twelve venues."
(Nordwest-Zeitung)

"The people of Wolfsburg like to go downstairs to laugh - for example, to the cellar of the Brauhaus Fallersleben. It was one of the nine stops that the artists visited during the 'Comedic Night'. The 13th live comedy marathon on Tuesday evening was a complete success. The audience barely had time to catch their breath (…). Slapping thighs, laughing to tears, relieving stress: this successful format continues to be popular among the people of Wolfsburg."
(Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung)

Doors open at approximately 6:00 pm

To ask about risks, please consult your side effects
How Friedrich Merz saved the country.

While the Chancellor is still busy with the agricultural diesel refund, the groundbreaking invention of two Berlin biology students triggers worldwide political entanglements: The pill for eternal life is developed! Unfortunately, it is so expensive that only a handful of American tech millionaires and a foreign president with German grandparents can afford it. However, when a Hamburg news magazine reveals that the pill has already been given to Friedrich Merz, Lars Klingbeil, Julia Klöckner, and Markus Lanz, a storm of outrage breaks out in Germany. NGOs, trade unions, and Richard David Precht demand eternal life for everyone!

Fast-paced, current political cabaret. With lots of music, entertaining and intelligent, which need not be a contradiction.

WITH: Heike Ostendorp, Santina Maria Schrader, and Robert F. Martin

DIRECTED BY: Marcus Kaloff

TEXT: Frank Lüdecke & Sören Sieg

Doors open: 19:00

Martin Sonneborn, Thomas Gsella, and Oliver Maria Schmitt are the TITANIC BoyGroup!

“Genius, bitterly funny, and hilariously dark humor” (FAZ)
“The elite of German humor” (Trierischer Volksfreund)
“They are the icons of bitter satire in Germany.” (Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung)
“What takes place in the three and a half hours is quite possibly the most entertaining satire program one could wish for.” (Süddeutsche Zeitung)
“Three different characters sit there lined up and celebrate malice.” (Leipziger Volkszeitung)
“In a constitutional state, people like you belong in a concentration camp!” (An enthusiastic caller)
“You are a big pig, the TITANIC!” (A confessional BILD reader)

Doors open at 19:00

Zora del Buono was eight months old when her father died in a car accident in 1963. The dead father was the great void in the family. Mother and daughter hardly spoke about him. Now, having turned sixty, she asks herself: What has become of the then only 28-year-old "killer" who caused the accident? How has he lived the last sixty years with this guilt? Because of him, an extraordinary novel about extraordinary research. Half autofictional, half detective novel, and also providing insights into the historical and sociocultural contexts of that time, this is a novel in which the author openly tells of the loss of her father and its consequences. Her investigations lead to a surprising result….

Swiss Book Prize 2024

Admission: 7:15 PM