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Jakob Heymann: Musik für Optimisten

Thursday, 11/12/2026 at 8:15 PM

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With a refreshing mix of humor, musicality, and satirical sharpness, the charismatic songwriter once again proves that good music not only touches the soul but can do much more.

Heymann takes the audience on a humorous journey through the highs and lows of life. His intelligent lyrics and captivating melodies hit the nerve of the times, making the audience smile and think. In a world that is sometimes so absurd that laughter gets stuck in one's throat, he manages to give weight to and take away the dark clouds of the times with his songs.

"You have to meet the chaos of life with a wink," and that's exactly what Heymann masterfully implements in his new program. In doing so, the songwriter reveals himself as a gifted songwriter and charming entertainer who captivates the audience with his natural stage presence.

You can expect a varied, self-ironic evening full of surprises and songs, where no eye remains dry and no topic is too sensitive. Heymann's songs are like bittersweet candies that transport the audience to a world where the glass is always half full – even when it threatens to tip over.

Songs as the ultimate weapon against the adversities of life.

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Heymann takes the audience on a humorous journey through the highs and lows of life. His intelligent lyrics and captivating melodies strike a chord with the times and make the audience smile and think. In a world that is sometimes so absurd that laughter gets stuck in one's throat, he manages to give weight to and alleviate the dark clouds of the era with his songs.

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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): Sonata for Cello and Piano, No. 3 in A major, op. 69
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In his third solo program "Musik für Optimisten", Jakob Heymann takes the audience on a humorous journey through the ups and downs of life. His intelligent lyrics and captivating melodies strike a chord with the times, bringing the audience to smile and reflect.

In a world that can sometimes be so absurd that laughter gets stuck in one’s throat, the 38-year-old manages to give weight to and relieve the dark clouds of the time with his songs.

"You have to face the chaos of life with a wink," he says, and this is precisely what Heymann masterfully implements in his new program.

He presents himself as a gifted songwriter and charming entertainer, captivating the audience with his natural stage presence.

You can expect a varied, self-ironic evening full of surprises and songs, where no eye stays dry and no topic is too sensitive.

Heymann's songs are like bitter-sweet candies that transport the audience to a world where the glass is always half full—even when it threatens to tip over. They are, as the artist puts it, "songs as the ultimate weapon against the adversities of life."

Jakob Heymann's current album "Musik für Optimisten" was released in 2024. In October 2025, the new single "Standby" followed, in which Heymann initially claims, "I have nothing more to say, I've already told everything." Naturally, this is merely his dry, personal truth. At his concert in the ufaFabrik, he will casually prove that the opposite is just as true.

http://www.jakob-heymann.de

Photo: MICHAEL J. RUETTGER

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Heymann takes the audience on a humorous journey through the ups and downs of life. His intelligent lyrics and catchy melodies hit the zeitgeist and make the audience smile and reflect. In a world that can sometimes be so absurd that laughter gets stuck in your throat, he manages to give weight to and relieve the dark clouds of the times with his songs.

"You have to meet the chaos of life with a wink," and that's exactly what Heymann masterfully implements in his new program.

In doing so, the songwriter presents himself as a gifted songwriter and charming entertainer who captivates the audience with his natural stage presence.

You can expect a varied, self-ironic evening full of surprises and songs, where no eye stays dry and no topic is too sensitive. Heymann's songs are like bittersweet candies that take the audience into a world where the glass is always half full—even when it threatens to tip over.

Songs as the ultimate weapon against the adversities of life.

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2nd Place Hamburg Comedy Cup 2018
3rd Place Rostock Cog Constructor 2018 Winner NDR Comedy Contest 2018

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"Beautiful and above all, absolutely skillful self-irony. Jakob Heymann shows new shores of songwriting." (Braunschweiger Zeitung)

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In a world that is sometimes so absurd that laughter gets stuck in one’s throat, he manages to give weight to and take away from the dark clouds of the time with his songs. “One must face the chaos of life with a wink,” and that is exactly what Heymann masterfully implements in his new program. In doing so, the songwriter shows himself to be a gifted songwriter and charming entertainer, captivating the audience with his natural stage presence.
You can expect a varied, self-ironic evening full of surprises and songs, where no eye remains dry and no topic is too delicate. Heymann’s songs are like bittersweet candies that transport the audience to a world where the glass is always half full – even when it threatens to tip over.

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https://jakob-heymann.de/

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JAKOB HEYMANN
MUSIC FOR OPTIMISTS

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Heymann takes the audience on a humorous journey through the highs and lows of life. His intelligent lyrics and captivating melodies hit the nerve of the times and make the audience smile and think.

In a world that is sometimes so absurd that laughter gets stuck in one’s throat, he manages to give weight to and alleviate the dark clouds of the times with his songs.

"You have to face the chaos of life with a wink," and that's exactly what Heymann masterfully implements in his new program.

In doing so, the songwriter reveals himself as a gifted songwriter and charming entertainer who captivates the audience with his natural stage presence.

You can expect a varied, self-ironic evening full of surprises and songs, where not a single eye remains dry and no topic is too sensitive.
Heymann's songs are like bittersweet candies that transport the audience to a world where the glass is always half full – even when it seems about to tip.

Songs as the ultimate weapon against the adversities of life

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Jakob Heymann - Musik für Optimisten

MUSIC-COMEDY
JAKOB HEYMANN
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With a refreshing mix of humor, musicality, and satirical sharpness, the charismatic singer-songwriter once again proves that good music not only touches the soul but can do much more.

Heymann takes the audience on a humorous journey through the highs and lows of life. His intelligent lyrics and captivating melodies hit the nerve of the times and make the audience smile and think.

In a world that is sometimes so absurd that laughter gets stuck in one’s throat, he manages to give weight to and alleviate the dark clouds of the times with his songs.

"You have to face the chaos of life with a wink," and that's exactly what Heymann masterfully implements in his new program.

In doing so, the songwriter reveals himself as a gifted songwriter and charming entertainer who captivates the audience with his natural stage presence.

You can expect a varied, self-ironic evening full of surprises and songs, where not a single eye remains dry and no topic is too sensitive.
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Songs as the ultimate weapon against the adversities of life

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In a world that is sometimes so absurd that laughter gets stuck in one’s throat, he manages to give weight to and alleviate the dark clouds of the times with his songs.

"You have to face the chaos of life with a wink," and that's exactly what Heymann masterfully implements in his new program.

In doing so, the songwriter reveals himself as a gifted songwriter and charming entertainer who captivates the audience with his natural stage presence.

You can expect a varied, self-ironic evening full of surprises and songs, where not a single eye remains dry and no topic is too sensitive.
Heymann's songs are like bittersweet candies that transport the audience to a world where the glass is always half full – even when it seems about to tip.

Songs as the ultimate weapon against the adversities of life

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Choreography: Sorina Kiefer
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CONTENT
Their names are Nour, Tülay, Mercedes, Dede, and Cemile, and they came to work in Germany. They come from Turkey, Spain, Greece, Yugoslavia, Morocco, and Italy. They miss their families, feel homesick, and the working conditions in Germany are not easy, but their families back home rely on them and the money. At some point, 22-year-old Nour and her friends realize that they came as "guests" and that guests should actually be treated better, right? Nour, who loves to wear mini skirts, who never let anyone restrict her back in her hometown Istanbul, and who was raised by her father as a fighter, learns about a women's strike in the twenties. The young women then begin to fight for the rights of female workers and demand improvements in their housing conditions, better working conditions, German courses, and higher wages! Under the slogan: "One Mark more!" the young women want to finally get out of the so-called "low wage group". The friends organize themselves; the labor struggle begins…

Gün Tank's debut work "Die Optimistinnen. Roman unserer Mütter" tells – from a female perspective in the otherwise male-dominated history of the "guest workers" – the story of the so-called "wild strikes" in the "strike year 1973" between Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Berlin. A story about female solidarity, strong women, and the enormous contribution these women made nationwide in the labor struggle. After the great success of "Istanbul" at the theater stages in Stuttgart, "Die Optimistinnen" is another theater text by Murat Yeginer that fascinates, touches, enlightens, and awakens. A gripping and entertaining theater evening with a lot of music from the home countries of the protagonists.

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Jakob Heymann - Musik für Optimisten

With a refreshing mix of humor, musicality, and satirical sharpness, the charismatic songwriter once again proves that good music not only touches the soul but can do so much more.

Heymann takes the audience on a humorous journey through the ups and downs of life. His intelligent lyrics and captivating melodies hit the nerve of the times and bring the audience to smile and reflect. In a world that is sometimes so absurd that one can hardly laugh, he manages to give weight and take away the dark clouds of the time with his songs.

"You must face the chaos of life with a wink," and exactly this is what Heymann masterfully implements in his new program.

In doing so, the songwriter shows himself to be a gifted songwriter and charming entertainer, captivating the audience with his natural stage presence.

A varied, self-ironic evening full of surprises and songs awaits you, where no eye remains dry and no topic is too sensitive. Heymann's songs are like bittersweet candies that take the spectators into a world where the glass is always half full – even when it threatens to tip over.

Songs as the ultimate weapon against life's adversities

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Die Optimistinnen - Nach dem Roman von Gün Tank

Germany 1973: Nour, Tülay, Mercedes, Dede, and Cemile came to work – from Turkey, Spain, Greece, Yugoslavia, Morocco, and Italy. They miss their families, struggle with harsh working conditions, and yet know that their relatives rely on the earned money. However, they hardly feel treated as "guests." Especially 22-year-old Nour, who confidently wears a miniskirt and was raised by her father to be a fighter, begins to question things together with her friends. A report about a women's strike from the 1920s becomes a trigger for her to advocate for better conditions.

The young women demand improved accommodations, fair working conditions, German courses, and higher wages. Under the call "One Mark more!" they organize themselves and begin their labor struggle.

Gün Tank's novel "Die Optimistinnen" tells the story of these strikes in 1973 from a rarely illuminated female perspective. The play by Murat Yeginer makes the solidarity, strength, and significance of these women visible – a touching, informative theater evening with lots of music from the protagonists' countries of origin.

Director: Murat Yeginer
Production: Schauspielbühnen in Stuttgart (Altes Schauspielhaus), Tournee-Theater Thespiskarren

Photo: © Freepik

Admission to the venue from 6:30 PM

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Die Optimistinnen - Schauspiel mit Musik nach dem Roman von Gün Tank

Nour, Tülay, Mercedes, Dede, and Cemile come to Germany as "guest workers" and quickly realize: guests are not treated like guests here. Homesickness, hard work, and low wages lead the young women to organize. Under the motto "One mark more!" they begin to strike.

Based on Gün Tank's novel, the production tells the story of the "wild strikes" of 1973 from a female perspective: a moving story about solidarity, courage, and the often forgotten contribution of migrant women to the labor struggle in Germany.

Doors open: 19:00

Tickets are currently only available as part of the theater subscription.

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Die Optimistinnen - Schauspiel mit Musik nach dem Roman von Gün Tank

Nour, Tülay, Mercedes, Dede, and Cemile come to Germany as "guest workers" and quickly realize: guests are not treated like guests here. Homesickness, hard work, and low wages drive the young women to organize. Under the motto "One Mark more!" they begin to strike.

Based on Gün Tank's novel, the production tells the story of the "wild strikes" of 1973 from a female perspective: a moving tale of solidarity, courage, and the often forgotten contribution of migrant women to the labor struggle in Germany.

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