ECLAT 4c: Alphabet der Ausrufe am 2/8/2025 in Stuttgart

Comic drawings: Kastuś Žhybul
Poetry: Vera Burlak
Composition: Georgia Koumará

For my son Kastuś and me, the search for exclamations for each letter became a fascinating game, and the creation of drawings and poems turned into an experience of openness, a reason to talk about things we might not have otherwise discussed. A new degree of inner freedom emerged.
Vera Burlak

Group / Artist: Kastuś Žhybul, Vera Burlak, Georgia Koumará

Stuttgart

2/12/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 35.50

ELEMENTS

ELEMENTS

PREMIERES BY MAURO BIGONZETTI, SHARON EYAL, ANDONIS FONIADAKIS, LOUISE LECAVALIER

Nothing less than an elemental experience is promised by the new production of Gauthier Dance - for the company itself as well as for the audience. And because Eric Gauthier has always had a fondness for playing with numbers, this concept evening is also marked by a number, the Four. Even the premiere took place on a day that only occurs every four years: February 29, 2024. Above all, this program brings together four artists who are stylistically as different as the four basic elements of all things:

Mauro Bigonzetti, SPIGHE

No one has collaborated with Gauthier Dance as often as the great dance aesthetician from Italy. His pieces have been a firm part of the Theaterhaus Company's repertoire since the first season. Those familiar with Bigonzetti's work will not be surprised by the element Eric Gauthier has chosen for him: Earth. After all, the native Roman finds inspiration for this right outside his doorstep - in the village in the Marche region where he has now put down roots. He repeatedly deals with the power of nature. Mauro Bigonzetti has named his piece for ELEMENTS SPIGHE - Ears of Corn. A fitting title for a choreography that translates the nurturing Mother Earth into dance.

Sharon Eyal, ALONE

The first piece she created specifically for Gauthier Dance was a quiet drumroll - her deceptively elegant and yet so insidious pas de trois for The Seven Sins. What smoldered beneath the surface in Point now bursts into flames. For what other element would be more fitting for the successful choreographer than ... fire? After the deadly sin of envy, Sharon Eyal returns to the grand cast for ELEMENTS that she became famous for. Eyal's incredibly focused, meticulous process consistently produces group pieces that unfold an almost hypnotic effect and mold the dancers into a single, breathing organism. As precise, rhythmic, and relentless as clockwork. As massive and relentlessly advancing as a sea of flames.

Andonis Foniadakis, ALMYRA

Could it be because he grew up on the island of Crete and was familiar with water since childhood? One thing is certain: this choreographer can flow seamlessly. No one before him has set the dancers on scene so softly, organically, and flexibly. Few before him have challenged them simultaneously. The rapid changes and complex figures make Foniadakis' pieces notoriously difficult to dance. ALMYRA now elevates the demands on the dancers to an astonishing next level. The Company's response: a peak performance.

Louise Lecavalier, ETHER

She is the icon of contemporary dance from Canada. Eric Gauthier has admired the legendary frontwoman of Édouard Lock's company La La La Human Steps since his time at the ballet school in Toronto. The punk, physical strength, and incredible speed she brought to dance had never been seen before, least of all from a woman. She has preserved her nonconformity and wildness to this day. It's no wonder she has taken on the element of air. Or should one rather say storm in her case? Either way, her contribution to Gauthier Dance stirs things up. Because Louise Lecavalier's premiere is a first in two ways: instead of choreographing herself, she has created a piece for another company for the first time. Her new solo partly follows on from So Blue - her choreographic debut from 2012, which evoked water in the title. With ETHER, she broadens the horizon once again. For Louise Lecavalier, the ether encompasses them all as the cosmic "element of elements" - fire, water, air, and earth.

Stuttgart

ELEMENTS

PREMIERES BY MAURO BIGONZETTI, SHARON EYAL, ANDONIS FONIADAKIS, LOUISE LECAVALIER

Nothing less than an elemental experience is promised by the new production of Gauthier Dance - for the company itself as well as for the audience. And because Eric Gauthier has always had a fondness for playing with numbers, this concept evening is also marked by a number, the Four. Even the premiere took place on a day that only occurs every four years: February 29, 2024. Above all, this program brings together four artists who are stylistically as different as the four basic elements of all things:

Mauro Bigonzetti, SPIGHE

No one has collaborated with Gauthier Dance as often as the great dance aesthetician from Italy. His pieces have been a firm part of the Theaterhaus Company's repertoire since the first season. Those familiar with Bigonzetti's work will not be surprised by the element Eric Gauthier has chosen for him: Earth. After all, the native Roman finds inspiration for this right outside his doorstep - in the village in the Marche region where he has now put down roots. He repeatedly deals with the power of nature. Mauro Bigonzetti has named his piece for ELEMENTS SPIGHE - Ears of Corn. A fitting title for a choreography that translates the nurturing Mother Earth into dance.

Sharon Eyal, ALONE

The first piece she created specifically for Gauthier Dance was a quiet drumroll - her deceptively elegant and yet so insidious pas de trois for The Seven Sins. What smoldered beneath the surface in Point now bursts into flames. For what other element would be more fitting for the successful choreographer than ... fire? After the deadly sin of envy, Sharon Eyal returns to the grand cast for ELEMENTS that she became famous for. Eyal's incredibly focused, meticulous process consistently produces group pieces that unfold an almost hypnotic effect and mold the dancers into a single, breathing organism. As precise, rhythmic, and relentless as clockwork. As massive and relentlessly advancing as a sea of flames.

Andonis Foniadakis, ALMYRA

Could it be because he grew up on the island of Crete and was familiar with water since childhood? One thing is certain: this choreographer can flow seamlessly. No one before him has set the dancers on scene so softly, organically, and flexibly. Few before him have challenged them simultaneously. The rapid changes and complex figures make Foniadakis' pieces notoriously difficult to dance. ALMYRA now elevates the demands on the dancers to an astonishing next level. The Company's response: a peak performance.

Louise Lecavalier, ETHER

She is the icon of contemporary dance from Canada. Eric Gauthier has admired the legendary frontwoman of Édouard Lock's company La La La Human Steps since his time at the ballet school in Toronto. The punk, physical strength, and incredible speed she brought to dance had never been seen before, least of all from a woman. She has preserved her nonconformity and wildness to this day. It's no wonder she has taken on the element of air. Or should one rather say storm in her case? Either way, her contribution to Gauthier Dance stirs things up. Because Louise Lecavalier's premiere is a first in two ways: instead of choreographing herself, she has created a piece for another company for the first time. Her new solo partly follows on from So Blue - her choreographic debut from 2012, which evoked water in the title. With ETHER, she broadens the horizon once again. For Louise Lecavalier, the ether encompasses them all as the cosmic "element of elements" - fire, water, air, and earth.

Stuttgart

Laughing is healthy! And at PORNOSÜCHTIG, there is plenty to laugh about. Women love this show! And men can still learn a thing or two. A must-see for everyone who is getting married, wants to get married, or is already married!

Content: 11-year-old Michael accidentally discovers his father's collection of porn videos in a cupboard. He becomes addicted to pornography and soon consumes several hours of it each day. Due to his twisted view of women, the teenager repeatedly finds himself in absurd and very funny situations. It isn't until Michael gets married and becomes a father that he seems to have a real chance of breaking free from his addiction...

Boris Rosenberger (known as SPANIER FÜR ANFÄNGERINNEN) tells the audience "his" life story just as the popular actor and singer always does: authentically and incredibly funny. Experience Boris Rosenberger up close and personal in this touching one-man show that skillfully combines comedy and drama and offers a self-ironic insight into the depths of male sexual fantasies. It also touches on love, the differences between men and women, childbirth, and sex (or lack thereof) after the baby is born...

PORNOSÜCHTIG was sold out on Broadway for fifteen years and has been running sold out in Hamburg on the Reeperbahn since 2017! A comedy for fathers and sons, for mothers and daughters, for everyone who wants to indulge in nostalgia, for lovers and nearly married couples, and for all those who don’t take life too seriously yet still bear responsibility for their children and the world of tomorrow!

Advance ticket sales for this event are no longer available - Tickets / Info at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

2/14/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 26.00

Mit Vollgas durch die Draggalaxie!

The rocket is ready for launch, the countdown begins: 3… 2… 1… Here we go! Armed with lipstick and high heels, Vicky Voyage takes you on a spectacular expedition through the drag universe, packed with plenty of lipsyncs, performances & entertainment!

Alexander Cameltoe gets you high on his colorful mushroom planet, Earl van Grey dances gracefully across the Milky Way, Ruby Tuesday shows you the dark side of the moon, the Ukrainian drag ambassador Samantha Jackson sings her way into her own constellation with a powerful voice, Bibi Lebon glides gracefully through all the galaxy nebulas, and Rachel Intervention rides her comedy comet crazily and always with a quick wit through space.

Take a deep breath, hold on tight, and look forward to a legendary voyage!

http://www.dragvoyage.de

Stuttgart

2/14/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 20.00

ELEMENTS

ELEMENTS

PREMIERES BY MAURO BIGONZETTI, SHARON EYAL, ANDONIS FONIADAKIS, LOUISE LECAVALIER

Nothing less than an elemental experience is promised by the new production of Gauthier Dance - for the company itself as well as for the audience. And because Eric Gauthier has always had a fondness for playing with numbers, this concept evening is also marked by a number, the Four. Even the premiere took place on a day that only occurs every four years: February 29, 2024. Above all, this program brings together four artists who are stylistically as different as the four basic elements of all things:

Mauro Bigonzetti, SPIGHE

No one has collaborated with Gauthier Dance as often as the great dance aesthetician from Italy. His pieces have been a firm part of the Theaterhaus Company's repertoire since the first season. Those familiar with Bigonzetti's work will not be surprised by the element Eric Gauthier has chosen for him: Earth. After all, the native Roman finds inspiration for this right outside his doorstep - in the village in the Marche region where he has now put down roots. He repeatedly deals with the power of nature. Mauro Bigonzetti has named his piece for ELEMENTS SPIGHE - Ears of Corn. A fitting title for a choreography that translates the nurturing Mother Earth into dance.

Sharon Eyal, ALONE

The first piece she created specifically for Gauthier Dance was a quiet drumroll - her deceptively elegant and yet so insidious pas de trois for The Seven Sins. What smoldered beneath the surface in Point now bursts into flames. For what other element would be more fitting for the successful choreographer than ... fire? After the deadly sin of envy, Sharon Eyal returns to the grand cast for ELEMENTS that she became famous for. Eyal's incredibly focused, meticulous process consistently produces group pieces that unfold an almost hypnotic effect and mold the dancers into a single, breathing organism. As precise, rhythmic, and relentless as clockwork. As massive and relentlessly advancing as a sea of flames.

Andonis Foniadakis, ALMYRA

Could it be because he grew up on the island of Crete and was familiar with water since childhood? One thing is certain: this choreographer can flow seamlessly. No one before him has set the dancers on scene so softly, organically, and flexibly. Few before him have challenged them simultaneously. The rapid changes and complex figures make Foniadakis' pieces notoriously difficult to dance. ALMYRA now elevates the demands on the dancers to an astonishing next level. The Company's response: a peak performance.

Louise Lecavalier, ETHER

She is the icon of contemporary dance from Canada. Eric Gauthier has admired the legendary frontwoman of Édouard Lock's company La La La Human Steps since his time at the ballet school in Toronto. The punk, physical strength, and incredible speed she brought to dance had never been seen before, least of all from a woman. She has preserved her nonconformity and wildness to this day. It's no wonder she has taken on the element of air. Or should one rather say storm in her case? Either way, her contribution to Gauthier Dance stirs things up. Because Louise Lecavalier's premiere is a first in two ways: instead of choreographing herself, she has created a piece for another company for the first time. Her new solo partly follows on from So Blue - her choreographic debut from 2012, which evoked water in the title. With ETHER, she broadens the horizon once again. For Louise Lecavalier, the ether encompasses them all as the cosmic "element of elements" - fire, water, air, and earth.

Stuttgart

Laughing is healthy! And at PORNOSÜCHTIG, there is a lot of laughter to be had. Women love this show! And men can also learn a thing or two. A must-see for those who are getting married, want to get married, or are already married!

Content: 11-year-old Michael accidentally discovers his father's porn video collection in a closet. He becomes addicted to porn and soon consumes several hours of pornography per day. Due to his twisted view of women, the adolescent finds himself in absurd and very funny situations. Only when Michael gets married and becomes a father does he seem to have a good chance of overcoming his addiction...

Boris Rosenberger (known as SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS) tells the audience "his" life story in the way the popular actor and singer always does: authentic and incredibly funny. Experience Boris Rosenberger up close in this moving one-man show that skillfully combines comedy and drama, providing a self-deprecating insight into the depths of men's sexual fantasies. It also touches on love, the difference between men and women, having children, and sex (or lack thereof) after the birth of a child...

PORNOSÜCHTIG was sold out on Broadway for fifteen years and has been sold out in Hamburg on the Reeperbahn since 2017! A comedy for fathers and sons, for mothers and daughters, for those who want to indulge in nostalgia, for lovers and nearly-married, and for all who don't take life too seriously yet still carry responsibility for their children and the world of tomorrow!

Stuttgart

2/15/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 26.00

Familie Flöz - FESTE

No more advance sales are possible for this event - Tickets at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

ELEMENTS

PREMIERES BY MAURO BIGONZETTI, SHARON EYAL, ANDONIS FONIADAKIS, LOUISE LECAVALIER

Nothing less than an elemental experience is promised by the new production of Gauthier Dance - for the company itself as well as for the audience. And because Eric Gauthier has always had a fondness for playing with numbers, this concept evening is also marked by a number, the Four. Even the premiere took place on a day that only occurs every four years: February 29, 2024. Above all, this program brings together four artists who are stylistically as different as the four basic elements of all things:

Mauro Bigonzetti, SPIGHE

No one has collaborated with Gauthier Dance as often as the great dance aesthetician from Italy. His pieces have been a firm part of the Theaterhaus Company's repertoire since the first season. Those familiar with Bigonzetti's work will not be surprised by the element Eric Gauthier has chosen for him: Earth. After all, the native Roman finds inspiration for this right outside his doorstep - in the village in the Marche region where he has now put down roots. He repeatedly deals with the power of nature. Mauro Bigonzetti has named his piece for ELEMENTS SPIGHE - Ears of Corn. A fitting title for a choreography that translates the nurturing Mother Earth into dance.

Sharon Eyal, ALONE

The first piece she created specifically for Gauthier Dance was a quiet drumroll - her deceptively elegant and yet so insidious pas de trois for The Seven Sins. What smoldered beneath the surface in Point now bursts into flames. For what other element would be more fitting for the successful choreographer than ... fire? After the deadly sin of envy, Sharon Eyal returns to the grand cast for ELEMENTS that she became famous for. Eyal's incredibly focused, meticulous process consistently produces group pieces that unfold an almost hypnotic effect and mold the dancers into a single, breathing organism. As precise, rhythmic, and relentless as clockwork. As massive and relentlessly advancing as a sea of flames.

Andonis Foniadakis, ALMYRA

Could it be because he grew up on the island of Crete and was familiar with water since childhood? One thing is certain: this choreographer can flow seamlessly. No one before him has set the dancers on scene so softly, organically, and flexibly. Few before him have challenged them simultaneously. The rapid changes and complex figures make Foniadakis' pieces notoriously difficult to dance. ALMYRA now elevates the demands on the dancers to an astonishing next level. The Company's response: a peak performance.

Louise Lecavalier, ETHER

She is the icon of contemporary dance from Canada. Eric Gauthier has admired the legendary frontwoman of Édouard Lock's company La La La Human Steps since his time at the ballet school in Toronto. The punk, physical strength, and incredible speed she brought to dance had never been seen before, least of all from a woman. She has preserved her nonconformity and wildness to this day. It's no wonder she has taken on the element of air. Or should one rather say storm in her case? Either way, her contribution to Gauthier Dance stirs things up. Because Louise Lecavalier's premiere is a first in two ways: instead of choreographing herself, she has created a piece for another company for the first time. Her new solo partly follows on from So Blue - her choreographic debut from 2012, which evoked water in the title. With ETHER, she broadens the horizon once again. For Louise Lecavalier, the ether encompasses them all as the cosmic "element of elements" - fire, water, air, and earth.

Stuttgart

New album 'Night Songs' by Michael Moravek will be released on January 24, 2025 (backseat / the orchard)

Night thoughts that reflect the universal feelings full of contradictions that haunt us on sleepless nights.

Instead of being overwhelmed by persistent insomnia, Michael Moravek transforms this state into a creative process. He incorporates his nocturnal reflections into music and lyrics. His new album 'Night Songs' is a captivating collection of songs created in the time between darkness and the first light of dawn.

The minimally arranged songs were recorded in a creative flow within a few days, barely having been put on paper. Inspired by Springsteen's album Nebraska, Moravek has realized that the fleeting magic is often lost when songs linger too long in an arrangement process. For him, the moment of creation is crucial.

Michael Moravek is one of the most poetic Americana songwriters in Germany. His music is substantive and atmospheric, filled with hopeful melancholy and an ever-biographical undertone. With his band Electric Traveling Show, he is considered one of the most interesting acts in the German Americana genre, enriched with a refreshing jazzy touch. His previous releases also include the critically acclaimed album November by Deutschlandfunk, which features songs written for a play based on Melville's Moby Dick. Moravek manages to open up a world full of emotions and stories with each note.

Stuttgart

2/16/2025
7:15 PM

Tickets

from € 24.00

Mirjam Woggon, Helge Thun, Jakob Nacken

Tauschrausch – Improcomedy
Mirjam Woggon, Helge Thun, Jakob Nacken

The stars of the Comedy Stube and the Tübingen improvisation classic Theatersport are coming to Stuttgart. Helge Thun, Mirjam Woggon, and Jakob Nacken have developed a new improv-comedy format that can only be seen in Stuttgart, Reutlingen, Pforzheim, and Herrenberg!

Bring things you have wanted to get rid of for a long time and marvel at what adventurous scenes, sketches, and songs emerge from it:

The old travel guide from South Tyrol as a musical? The discarded CD by Pur at the center of a murder investigation? The ugly tie from last birthday as freestyle rap? Nobody knows beforehand! Least of all the three performers themselves. Every evening is different, but always hilarious and on the verge of genius.

And afterward, you can also happily exchange all your junk with each other! It's better than a flea market and funnier than eBay.

There are no more advance sales available for this event - info/tickets at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

2/18/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 25.60

ICH WERDE NICHT HASSEN (I shall not hate) - Mohammad-Ali Behboudi

I SHALL NOT HATE
By Izzeldin Abuelaish, in a monologue version for the stage by Silvia Armbruster and Ernst Konarek

"On January 16, 2009 at 4:45 pm, Israeli tank shells were fired into the bedroom of my daughters. Bessan, Aya, and Mayar were instantly killed, along with their cousin Noor. Because the Israeli military had banned journalists from accessing Gaza, I gave a daily phone interview to an Israeli TV reporter. Minutes after the attack, I called him at the station; he broadcasted our conversation on-air. The news spread rapidly around the world."

This is the story of Dr. med. Abuelaish, a Palestinian gynecologist and fertility expert. He narrates the daily life in Gaza, waiting at Israeli checkpoints, family life between hope and despair, and the deadly attack. He would have every reason to hate Israel, yet he continues to fight for understanding and reconciliation with Israel: "Hate blinds and leads to irrational thinking and behavior. Peace is humanity. Peace means respect. Peace is an open dialogue. More needed now than ever before."

At the Hamburg Private Theater Days 2015, the production by Ernst Konarek received the Monica Bleibtreu Prize in the category "Best Contemporary Drama." The jury writes in its justification: "The economy of means, the seriousness of the presentation carried by desperate humor, the unusual and surprising view of a topic that we thought we already knew - nothing better can happen to us theatergoers than to be deprived of our certainties and animated to active hope, authenticated by the power of a performer: Mohammad-Ali Behboudi."

"An evening of great intensity." - Stuttgarter Zeitung

"The chamber drama, emotionally stirring through facts, became a moving theater evening with Mohammad-Ali Behboudi's emotionally intense interpretation and the minimalist set" - Stuttgarter Nachrichten

"The play vividly portrays the humiliating harassment that Palestinians endure under Israeli rule (...) The last sentence "It is time to sit down and talk to each other" lingers long in the silence that follows. A magnificent piece" - Göttinger Tageblatt

In 2010, 2011, and 2013, Izzeldin Abuelaish was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Stuttgart

2/18/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 20.00

Tommy Emmanuel CGP

The "greatest guitarist I have ever seen," according to the legendary Eric Clapton, has elevated the acoustic subgenre to a completely new level with his work, making sophisticated craftsmanship accessible to the mainstream through stylistically diverse original compositions as well as cover versions of a colorful array of role models.

Live, TOMMY EMMANUEL provides an artistic positioning that is both a look back and a forward-looking musical experience. The program includes both timeless classics and a few surprises, and not least a glimpse of what Mr. Fingerstyle has in store beyond 2024.

Event rescheduled to February 18, 2025 - Tickets remain valid

Stuttgart

Dizzying quick finger tricks

Helge Thun is close: Close to the audience and even closer to himself. Close to the perfect trick and even closer to failure. Close to what he always wanted and even closer to what he always feared. Close to a cozy evening among friends and even closer to a heart attack from adrenaline.

The seven-time German champion of card, comedy, and close-up magic does not play it safe, but instead plays with risk. Because only then can he show what he himself would like to see. It’s the thrill of the trick that no one can do, which puts him in a state of eager relaxation.

The anticipation of the audience's enthusiasm, which magically transforms into the inner euphoria of the artist. But of course, he doesn’t let that show.

No advance ticket sales are possible for this event - Info / Tickets at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

2/19/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 22.30

And now Hanau - And now Hanau

AND NOW HANAU? What happens next after the racially motivated terrorist attack on February 19, 2020 in Hanau, which has seared into the collective memory of the Federal Republic. Nine people are cold-bloodedly murdered that evening out of pure racist motives. Nine lives that were ruthlessly extinguished in blind rage fueled by pure hatred.

However, the reconstruction of the events raises more questions than it provides answers. How could there be an organizational failure of such magnitude? Why did locked emergency exits make it impossible for the victims to escape? Why was the emergency call center not adequately staffed? And why did the public prosecutor's office and the police show an apparent unwillingness to investigate the course of the crime?

Questions that the theater author, director, actor, and physician Tuğsal Moğul, born in 1969 in Neubeckum (Westphalia), asks. Together with the Initiative 19th February, an initiative of the victims' families and survivors, he addresses the events surrounding the night of the murder and gives a voice to the affected. To those who were still confronted with bureaucratic chaos and xenophobic resentments.

As part of a research project, Tuğsal Moğul and the initiative seek to provide the greatest possible transparency for an event that is completely opaque. They bring the reality to the stage in the form of documentary theater, creating a dignified remembrance of the act.

It is about a thorough investigation of the events and a critical examination of the actions of governmental authorities, the police, and political consequences. And, of course, it's about justice. For the victims and their families.

AND NOW HANAU aims to create a changed perspective on what happened and demands a societal process of reflection and consequences.

Stuttgart

Moritz Neumeier
with "What Should Happen?"

Well, then you sit there and write another program text.
What is "What Should Happen?" about?
About Nazis, resistance, fear of the future, death threats, friends, therapy, privileges, anarcho-syndicalism, children, no children, capitalism, failure, courage, change, decency, and so on.
But in a funny way. So funny that you have to hold your belly from laughing. Sometimes you might swallow briefly and wonder if the person up there on stage is serious. But then you remember that this is still a stand-up comedy show and you laugh again, feeling reassured, and listen to the stories.

It's Moritz Neumeier's ninth full-length program – he must know what he's doing up there. After all, it's his profession. He has won awards and such – so everything will be fine here. Besides, most of us in the audience are left-wing and white, not poor, educated, living in a democracy, and reading newspapers.
It won't be that bad after all.
Or?
What should happen?
What should happen!
More information and photos at http://www.moritz-neumeier.de

Pre-sales for this event are no longer possible - Tickets / Info at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

2/19/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 30.00

Starke Stunde, das Mitsingkonzert

Sigi Gall and Cherry Gehring get everyone singing

Singing opens hearts, singing puts us in the mood: Singing makes us happy! Sigi and Cherry's `Starke Stunde´ is becoming a cult event, across generations. Because as fundamentally different as their concept is from that of other events, it is just as authentic and original. The audience feels this authenticity immediately. Those who spend the `Starke Stunde´ with Sigi and Cherry will go home in a good mood, as the two connect with their witty and spontaneous style right to the heart and uplift the soul.

Why? A cocktail of dopamine and serotonin, these are self-brewed, euphoria-inducing chemical substances that every singing body releases. This way, everyone can dose their own cocktail!

No evening is like the other, every performance has its own charm. Each participant enhances their skills with every visit.

Stuttgart

The Seer
A seer is a person who is believed to have supernatural abilities and can predict the future for those who believe in it or read the thoughts of his fellow human beings. Lars Ruth is one of these charlatans. However, he means well with you. Sensitively and empathetically, Lars Ruth takes you on a journey into the world of the supernatural. So follow the charismatic mentalist on an expedition into the realm of fortune-tellers, hypnotists, and dream interpreters. In this show, Lars Ruth initiates his audience into the world of wonders. He will reveal to you how to recognize liars, transfer images and feelings to other people, or how you can perform small and large miracles only with the help of your thoughts and willpower.

Not only the artist himself will amaze you, but you will also marvel at your own powers! Because in Lars Ruth's new show, the audience is the star. Extraordinary experiences and mysterious experiments make this show a fantastic experience. You will feel like Alice, falling through the rabbit hole and arriving in Wonderland. Lars Ruth sees himself in the tradition of oracles and seers, but his first priority is always to ensure that his audience spends a literally magical evening. Get on board! Next stop: Wonderland.

Stuttgart

2/20/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 26.70

DIE GEILSTE LÜCKE IM LEBENSLAUF

As a 25-year-old, Nick Martin buys a one-way ticket to Mexico. A year of world travel is planned, but it turns into six years in the end. He travels to nearly 70 countries across five continents, gets shot at, robbed, arrested, sails through a hurricane in the Pacific, operates as a smuggler, and earns a few dollars as a stripper in Las Vegas. It's the greatest gap in his resume.

With a one-year plan, 20 kg of survival gear, and naive curiosity, he sets off. What follows is a wild journey around the globe, which Nick Martin reenacts on stage with a great dose of humor, passion, and countless pictures and videos. It's an interactive show that sometimes encourages reflection and often provokes laughter. And it’s an antithesis to the classic slide show – those expecting beautiful pictures of flowers and sunsets are in the wrong place.

Nick Martin captivates in his cult show with energetic storytelling and illustrates with crazy, funny, and emotional stories how a gap in a resume can turn into the greatest happiness in life. Top-notch travel comedy!

Nick Martin, born in 1986 in Würzburg, hung up his sales job in 2010. Since then, the world has been his home. As a travel gourmet with heart and soul, he loves to whip up his favorite dishes from around the world. In a quiet moment, he enjoys sitting with a coconut on the beach, appreciating every sunset, accompanied by the musical backdrop of Bob Marley and Jack Johnson.
Nick is the founder of the Travel University: an interactive online platform for planning and implementing long-term travels. With his adventure show “6 Years of World Travel – the greatest gap in the resume”, he has already stood on the large stages of Europe as an inspirational speaker. In 2018, he was awarded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy as a cultural and creative pilot.

No advanced ticket sales are possible for this event - Tickets / Info at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

2/20/2025
7:30 PM

Tickets

from € 23.00

In 180 Jahren um die Welt

As long as they can remember, the three seasoned masters of humor have been traveling the stages of the world. Whether solo or in different groups, they were already there when the term comedy didn't even exist. Five years ago, the three comedy legends Otto Kuhnle (former member of Trio Blamage), Michael Gaedt (former member of Kleine Tierschau), and Roland Baisch (former member of Shy Guys) decided to develop a program under the name "KGB," an acronym of their last names, where they could finally unabashedly confirm and celebrate stereotypes. Now, for current reasons, they have decided to abandon this name in order to make the world a happier place with their civilian names.
Kuhnle Gaedt & Baisch

"In 180 Jahren um die Welt"
The wildest comedy show in the republic
A huge fun with dressage, opera arias, and age-appropriate acrobatics. The three dance, perform magic, and sing catchy tunes while occasionally making playful earworms, sometimes virtuosic, sometimes ruthlessly silly, and even if something stumbles: some jokes fail more beautifully for them than others succeed... and above all, an incredible life experience hovers. The show must go on.........

Stuttgart

2/20/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 26.00

And now Hanau - And now Hanau

AND NOW HANAU? What happens next after the racially motivated terrorist attack on February 19, 2020 in Hanau, which has seared into the collective memory of the Federal Republic. Nine people are cold-bloodedly murdered that evening out of pure racist motives. Nine lives that were ruthlessly extinguished in blind rage fueled by pure hatred.

However, the reconstruction of the events raises more questions than it provides answers. How could there be an organizational failure of such magnitude? Why did locked emergency exits make it impossible for the victims to escape? Why was the emergency call center not adequately staffed? And why did the public prosecutor's office and the police show an apparent unwillingness to investigate the course of the crime?

Questions that the theater author, director, actor, and physician Tuğsal Moğul, born in 1969 in Neubeckum (Westphalia), asks. Together with the Initiative 19th February, an initiative of the victims' families and survivors, he addresses the events surrounding the night of the murder and gives a voice to the affected. To those who were still confronted with bureaucratic chaos and xenophobic resentments.

As part of a research project, Tuğsal Moğul and the initiative seek to provide the greatest possible transparency for an event that is completely opaque. They bring the reality to the stage in the form of documentary theater, creating a dignified remembrance of the act.

It is about a thorough investigation of the events and a critical examination of the actions of governmental authorities, the police, and political consequences. And, of course, it's about justice. For the victims and their families.

AND NOW HANAU aims to create a changed perspective on what happened and demands a societal process of reflection and consequences.

Stuttgart

COMEDY – Nikita Miller
with "Once Upon a Time in Nowhere"

Info: Because Nikita Miller has written so many great new stories, the title and photo had to be adjusted, and "In the West, Much New" will have its PREMIERE on 21.02.2025 of
"Once Upon a Time in Nowhere"!

"In the Soviet Union, we were the Germans, in Germany, we are the Russians" – these words of his grandmother have burned into Nikita Miller's memory like a Soviet stamp on a deportation order. His grandmother would still swear today that a little glass of vodka with pepper could solve all problems – from a cold to an identity crisis. But it's not that simple after all.
When Nikita got expelled from high school in the 90s for being supposedly "too Russian" for Schiller, he had no idea that this very tornness between cultures would one day become his greatest treasure. Between German sandwiches and Russian pierogi, between the real school yard and the stories of his grandmother who was deported to Kazakhstan, he found his own way.
Today, while the world is once again upside down, Miller digs deep into his family history and finds astonishing parallels to the present. He wants to know: What really makes us who we are? The genes of our ancestors? The place where our ID card was issued? Or perhaps the fact that we were the only ones in class who knew how to pronounce "Dostoevsky" correctly?
With the precision of a German master watchmaker and the soul of a Russian poet, Miller takes his audience on a journey through times and cultures. Because in the end, it’s like a good borscht – it's the mixture that makes it interesting. And sometimes, it takes an identity crisis to find out who you really are.

More information and photos at http://www.nikita-miller.de

Stuttgart

2/21/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 27.70

ME AND MR CASH

ME AND MR CASH - A theater evening with songs by Johnny Cash and June Carter

A February evening in the year 1968. Johnny Cash and his entourage are once again performing one of their sold-out shows, this time in a small Canadian town. The lively June Carter, descendant of the legendary Carter Family, is also present. After playing the final chords of their joint hit "Jackson" in front of several thousand fans, Johnny asks: "Will you marry me, June?" With spontaneity and incomparable wit, she skillfully evades a direct answer, turning the situation into a comic moment as if it were a rehearsed act. But Johnny persists - this time he doesn't give up: After 31 marriage proposals, June finally responds with a "Yes!" on that evening. Actors Lucie Mackert and Roman Roth, along with musician Thomas Maos, immerse themselves in the Carter-Cash world. They shed light on the two sides of a love in show business and showcase the many facets of the two main characters. They also bring to life important companions and family members, narrating the story of the two from numerous perspectives. Through new arrangements of well-known country classics, the three performers present a contemporary view of this piece of music history while also bringing to life bygone eras.

A co-production of Theaterhaus Stuttgart and Theater Gütersloh
DIRECTED BY Endre M. Holéczy
FEATURING Lucie Mackert, Thomas Maos, Roman Roth

Stuttgart

Ingo Appelt
MEN ARE NERVOUS STRONG
Ingo Appelt is going on tour with his new program MEN ARE NERVOUS STRONG to drive his
audience's everyday life away for two and a half hours with a verbal sledgehammer. Ingo hangs the
muzzle on the hook, he has not become milder and dances relentlessly on the thin line of the
beltline.
In MEN ARE NERVOUS STRONG, Ingo breaks down our interactions as wonderfully and at the same
time pointedly as no one else. Nothing is safe from him - from communication between the genders
to the little quirks and traits that make our lives difficult. Because who is to blame for the
misery? The men! In a world full of pitfalls, Ingo extends a helping hand to them. For the
women, for peace. He is the safe space of laughter, the last bastion against the bourgeoisie.
Don't worry: What happens at Appelt stays at Appelt. Laugh away what breaks you –
Comedy from 18

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Stuttgart

Must you eventually let go of life dreams that just won't come true? Realistically speaking, yes, but luckily Abdelkarim doesn’t linger on such realism for long. With his new program "Plan Z," he shows us that the alphabet has 26 letters for a reason. Where Plan B miserably fails, Plan Z only begins to warm up. From a six-pack in express time to world peace for everyone: When Abdelkarim tackles our problems, everything seems possible, even for him. The often absurd everyday life with its small and large construction sites, which we all want to get a grip on, is examined attentively. In doing so, the Moroccan peace dove points out the wounds, but she also brings along 26 band-aids. Is this comedy or cabaret? To be honest, we don't know, but it's mainly funny, honest, typically subtle, and if necessary, also hits hard. "Plan Z" is Abdelkarim's fourth full-length solo program, starting in October 2024. His last tour was sold out in many places early on. So secure your tickets quickly now!

Abdelkarim is a popular regular on TV: heute-show, Die Anstalt, Nuhr im Ersten, Amazon's Lol, Let’s Dance, and many more. His internet clips like "Ok Ciao - Hallo?" went viral millions of times. The native of Bielefeld and chosen Duisburg resident has been awarded multiple times, including the German Television Award, the Golden Camera, the Bavarian Cabaret Award, and the Jury Prize of the Wühlmäuse Small Arts Festival.

Stuttgart

2/22/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 34.40

Fred Costea - Live

Imagine having to title your first solo program, and all you can come up with is "live." Sure, at first glance, it seems like Fred Costea didn't dig too deep into the creative toolbox for the title. But that's exactly the point - "live" is not a random title: it's a clear statement. After shaking up social media with his viral character comedy videos, it's now time for Fred to conquer the audience "live" and in color. Fred has a sense for the spirit of the times, an ability to address things that we all feel but rarely can express so accurately. For several years now, he has been on the stand-up comedy stages of Germany, enchanting with a mix of playful lightness, a knack for good texts, and anecdotes that are directly taken from life.

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Stuttgart

2/22/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 26.70

Abdelkarim - Plan Z - Jetzt will er´s wissen

Do we have to let go of life dreams that just won’t come true at some point? Realistically speaking, yes, but luckily Abdelkarim doesn’t dwell on such realism for long. With his new program "Plan Z" he shows us that the alphabet has a good reason for having 26 letters. Where Plan B fails miserably, Plan Z is just warming up. From a six-pack in no time to world peace for everyone: When Abdelkarim tackles our problems, everything seems possible, even for him. The often absurd everyday life with its small and large challenges that we all want to get a grip on is examined closely. In doing so, the Moroccan peace dove puts her finger on the wound, but she also brings along band-aids. 26 of them. Is this comedy or cabaret? To be honest, we don’t know, but it’s above all funny, honest, characteristically subtle, and when necessary, it hits hard.

"Plan Z" is Abdelkarim’s fourth full-length solo program, starting in October 2024. His last tour was sold out early in many places. So secure your tickets quickly now!

Image: Guido Schroeder

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Stuttgart

2/22/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

Lahme Ente, blindes Huhn - Theaterhaus Schauspiel

LAME DUCK, BLIND CHICKEN - a play for the whole family from 6 to 99 years by Ulrich Hub

Chickens and ducks love company, and chickens usually know exactly what they want. Ducks, on the other hand, can be very clingy and get sad when they are alone. Two personalities of these beautiful, feathered scratch and water creatures meet in this play by pure coincidence. But from the encounter of the two quite different nest-builders with rather contrasting characters, life attitudes, and future visions, companions emerge who discover the unexpected, together master the most difficult undertakings, overcome boundaries, and face a great adventure, greater than they could ever have dreamed: despite their differences, they have become friends!

Stuttgart

NICOLE JÄGER - "Walküre"
With "Walküre," Nicole Jäger once again faces the dramas of human life with a sharp sword, fearlessly turning them into a darkly humorous stage program that takes the audience on an emotional rollercoaster. On stage, she is not only roaringly funny but also often moves her audience to tears. Humor arises from pain - and humor alleviates pain!
Thematically, "Walküre" deals with all the topics with which she as a woman is confronted: from dealing with her own body, to the question of how to correctly lay a carpet in a masculine way, to her own experiences of violence.
For more information, dates, and tickets, visit http://www.nicole-jaeger.de

Stuttgart

2/23/2025
7:00 PM

Tickets

from € 32.10

Vadim Neselovskyi & Ysaye String Trio

It has always been the aspiration of composers to reflect current events in their music. If we were to name a significant event affecting everyone today, it would surely be the war in Ukraine.

On February 24, 2025, the Russian attack on Ukraine will mark its third anniversary. On this occasion, the Stuttgart Theater House presents the latest work by the Ukrainian-German pianist and composer VADIM NESELOVSKYI: PERSEVERENTIA (Latin for "perseverance, persistence"). Neselovskyi draws on iconic events from the past three years in his episodes. Some of this he experienced from a distance through the media. Much of it, however, Neselovskyi learned from encounters with Ukrainian refugees and from collaborating with Ukrainian musicians. As in his solo suite about his hometown Odesa (Ukrainian spelling), he achieves a high emotional density that conveys the impact to the audience. Ultimately, hope for peace prevails in Neselovskyi's work.

Vadim Neselovskyi was born in Odesa, where, at the age of 15, he was already admitted as the youngest student at the conservatory. In the 1990s, his family moved to Germany, where he continued his studies. Today, he teaches alongside his concert activities in Boston at the Berklee College of Music and at the conservatory in Maastricht.

The Dutch-Bulgarian Ysaÿe String Trio, consisting of Rada Ovcharova (Violin), Emlyn Stam (Viola), and Willem Stam (Cello), was founded in 2006 and has since made a name for itself in the classical music world. Vadim Neselovskyi recorded the Suite with the trio last October. The concert in Stuttgart is the live premiere in this lineup.

Two parts have already been recorded with another trio for demo purposes and provide a small glimpse of what Vadim intends when the new suite is fully composed and developed:

https://app.box.com/s/gdomuislb8knokke10tp9gozr83kk9ri

Vadim Neselovskyi in conversation with Daniel Fueter:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkimetA_Cto

Vadim Neselovskyi on Perseverantia (in English):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NVNFHN2hAw&t=23s

Stuttgart

2/24/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 20.00

Lahme Ente, blindes Huhn - Theaterhaus Schauspiel

LAME DUCK, BLIND CHICKEN - a play for the whole family from 6 to 99 years by Ulrich Hub

Chickens and ducks love company, and chickens usually know exactly what they want. Ducks, on the other hand, can be very clingy and get sad when they are alone. Two personalities of these beautiful, feathered scratch and water creatures meet in this play by pure coincidence. But from the encounter of the two quite different nest-builders with rather contrasting characters, life attitudes, and future visions, companions emerge who discover the unexpected, together master the most difficult undertakings, overcome boundaries, and face a great adventure, greater than they could ever have dreamed: despite their differences, they have become friends!

Stuttgart

2/24/2025
10:30 AM

Tickets

from € 10.00

Martin Suter & Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre - "Kein Grund, gleich so rumzuschreien"

«Kein Grund, gleich so rumzuschreien»

They are back! The life circumstances are more serious, but the authors are not. «Kein Grund, gleich so rumzuschreien», the new conversation volume by Martin Suter and Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre, will be published at the end of October by Diogenes Verlag and can be experienced live on only a few of the large stages in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria starting December 14th.
»Fast, clever, and incredibly funny, like having dinner with Thomas Bernhard, Ricky Gervais, and the Rolling Stones.
«Ferdinand von Schirach The rare joint appearances of the two bestselling authors are exclusive rarities not only due to their limited number of dates - the way they present, combined with a brilliantly unpredictable spontaneity, turns the text into something completely different. There are always surprises live with Martin Suter and Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre.
In Berlin, for example, it was the surprise appearance of the wonderful Danger Dan, in Hamburg Linda Zervakis and Caren Miosga read a chapter from the predecessor volume «Alle sind so ernst geworden», and in Cologne, Suter and Stuckrad-Barre entertained themselves and the enthusiastic audience with Karl Lauterbach and Tommi Schmitt.
Rolling Stone magazine celebrated the seemingly mismatched pair for their performances as «literary rock stars».

Martin Suter & Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre
«Kein Grund, gleich so rumzuschreien.»
The tour:
14.12.2024 Berlin Admiralspalast PREMIERE
17.02.2025 Munich Isarphilharmonie
18.02.2025 Frankfurt/Main Alte Oper
19.02.2025 Hanover Theater am Aegi
20.02.2025 Hamburg Laeiszhalle
21.02.2025 Bremen Die Glocke
24.02.2025 Stuttgart Theaterhaus
25.02.2025 Düsseldorf Tonhalle
26.02.2025 Leipzig Gewandhaus
01.03.2025 CH - Zurich Kongresshaus
02.03.2025 AT - Vienna Konzerthaus

»It’s as if the two looked into the abyss for a brief moment and then built a gently swinging chit-chat bridge together, hoping it would hold.« Volker Weidermann / Der Spiegel, Hamburg »The two celebrate a friendship in which each brings out the best side of the other.« Nora Zukker / Tages-Anzeiger, Zurich

Martin Suter, born in 1948 in Zurich, is known for his novels (including «Melody» and the «Allmen» series) as well as his «Business Class» columns. Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre, born in 1975 in Bremen, has captured a large audience with works such as «Soloalbum», «Panikherz», and «Noch wach?».

Doors open: 19:00

SOLD OUT

Stuttgart

It's going to be SVENOMENAL! Musician, comedian, and entertainer Sven Bensmann has made a name for himself in the German comedy scene in recent years. In his new program, he once again captivates a broad audience with his friendly and charismatic stage presence. In SVENOMENAL, the urban village kid and Dino-Boy Sven, who seems to have a true Disney princess inside him, will bring hearty laughter. And even when the punchlines (sometimes spoken, sometimes sung) flirt closely with being on the edge, they never cross the line. Sven brings the perfect mix of classic stand-up comedy, handmade music, a singing voice that sounds both funny and highly professional, and a charisma that gives the audience collective goosebumps. This is topped with a healthy dose of loving charisma that always allows room for spectacular improvisations. Acts like JOKE SINGING, DAILY DISNEY, accurate voice imitations a la Joe Cocker, Louis Armstrong, Elvis, or Herbert Grönemeyer have sent many visitors of Sven's shows home feeling fulfilled and happy. For COMEDY, MUSIC & LOVE, all you need is Sven Bensmann - and what emerges is SVENOMENAL! Against the current trend, in his new full-length solo program "SVENOMENAL," Sven focuses on feel-good comedy because his jokes are meant to unify, not divide. Instead, he humorously and interactively connects all people in the audience, fostering a sense of togetherness for two hours and helping them forget the often challenging gray everyday life. Awards like the "Güldene August" from Humorzone Dresden, the "Recklinghäuser Hurz," or the "Bremer Comedypreis" confirm that Sven Bensmann is where he belongs: on the big comedy stages of the country! In addition to his live performances, he is also a welcome guest on TV productions like Olafs Klub (MDR) and "The Best Comedians in Germany" (Sat.1), and entertains a large audience with his content on his social media channels.

Stuttgart

2/25/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 26.70

Billy Joel Songbook

The Billy Joel Songbook is back! Elio Pace is bringing his acclaimed tribute show on tour through Germany and Switzerland in February and March 2025.

Celebrated singer/songwriter and pianist Elio Pace returns to Germany with his award-winning tribute show "The Billy Joel Songbook." This follows the talented musician's successful debut in February with performances in Berlin and a sold-out show, where he pays homage to one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters, and composers of the 20th century.

With "The Billy Joel Songbook," Elio Pace and his fantastic band celebrate the legendary US musician with a unique blend of pop, rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock 'n' roll. Audiences can expect an electrifying musical journey with over 30 fantastic songs from Billy Joel, including hits like "The Longest Time," "She's Always A Woman," "An Innocent Man," "Uptown Girl," "Tell Her About It," "The River Of Dreams," "We Didn't Start The Fire," and "Piano Man."

Not only are the show's attendees in for a treat, but Elio is also thrilled to be back on stage: "Billy Joel's music is timeless. He is a brilliant composer and in my humble opinion, the greatest singer/songwriter of all time. I am truly touched and humbled that so many people want to see and hear us play his music. I can't wait to go back on tour."

As a singer/songwriter, pianist, producer, and arranger, Elio has performed with a host of stars, including Brian May, Huey Lewis, Glen Campbell, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Lulu, Mike Rutherford, Don McLean, Tom Chaplin, Debbie Reynolds, and Martha Reeves, to name a few.

The late British radio host Sir Terry Wogan was a big fan and described Elio as "simply sensational." In 2010, Elio Pace was the musical director of Wogan's highly popular program "Weekend Wogan" on BBC Radio 2 and featured as the main artist in all 35 episodes of the year. Huey Lewis also raves, "Elio is great... I'm a big fan." And Queen's Brian May puts it succinctly, "Elio rocks." They, along with audiences worldwide, are captivated by his soulful voice and exceptional piano playing.

In 2013 and 2014, Elio Pace had a unique pleasure: he was invited to step into Billy Joel's shoes and perform with Joel's original touring band from 1971-72 at five reunion concerts in the USA. Following the immense success of these shows, Elio embarked on the debut tour of "The Billy Joel Songbook," selling out theaters across the UK.

In 2019, Elio's sensational concert film "The Billy Joel Songbook Live" was honored at the "17th Annual Independent Music Awards" in New York City as the "Best Overall Long Form Music Video."

Stuttgart

2/25/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 46.50

Ein ganz gewöhnlicher Jude - Theaterhaus Schauspiel

The journalist Emanuel Goldfarb is asked to answer questions about Judaism in front of a school class. Why should he do that? The formulation of his rejection leads him to a furious confrontation with the difficulties in the German-Jewish relationship. His reflection on antisemitism and false compassion eventually leads him to his own history and that of his family.

A wise and provocative monologue of great relevance.

Directed by: Christof Küster | Performed by: Sebastian Schäfer
Stage and costumes: Maria Martinez Peña

Stuttgart

2/25/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 18.00

Du bist meine Mutter - Theaterhaus Schauspiel

YOU ARE MY MOTHER
by Joop Admiraal (translated into German by Monika The)

On June 15, 2004, this play with Stephan Moos as the performer had its premiere at the Theaterhaus. Now, 16 years later, after a revision of the script, Stephan Moos will once again showcase his great acting versatility on stage. The son visits his mother in a nursing home. The routine of their weekly encounters with their constant ritual fades into an intense, loving dialogue, infused with subtle humor and a melancholic mood. The drama achieves an impressive form with the portrayal of mother and son by a single actor. The play, first performed in 1981 in Amsterdam, has not lost its significance. The vulnerability of elderly people, their dependency on their loved ones, the growing lack of zest for life, and the controversy surrounding the premature termination of the decay process are themes that have become even more relevant since the play's inception, gaining new urgency in the times of Corona.

"It is a sophisticated interplay between the characters that requires the utmost concentration and precision. With Stephan Moss, every detail is in place... 'You Are My Mother' is also pure acting art, exciting theater with intriguing characters."
Stuttgarter Zeitung, June 18, 2004

Performer: Stephan Moos | Director (Revised Version): Werner Schretzmeier | Set/Costume Design: Gudrun Schretzmeier | Performance Rights: Litag Theaterverlag GmbH & Co. KG

Stuttgart

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Stuttgart

"Do not worry, be happy!"
"Happy wife, happy life!"
"Choose happy!"

From wall tattoos to motto shirts:
There are countless feel-good messages like these. If only it were that easy! We all want to be happy, but who actually manages it? With her new program HAPPY., Mirja Regensburg promises: Together we can do it - and it will be great fun!

In her show, we will get to know the most peculiar people in the world: Ourselves! Along the way, we will discover who makes it hardest for us to be happy. (Spoiler: It is rarely "the others.")

Mirja tells us about the most everyday situations on her path to happiness, situations in which we all find ourselves. Perhaps it is sometimes just a matter of perspective: Do I get upset if there are socks of my partner "lying around" everywhere, or am I simply glad that they are still here? Is my glass half full, half empty, or am I a "bottle child"? What actually makes us HAPPY.? Family, money, sports, a new Harley, or shoes and chocolate?

No grumpy person is safe from Mirja. An evening with the "wonderful chatterbox with a heart on her sleeve" (as her fans say) recharges our good mood batteries!

Heartwarming, with a twinkle in her eye, and spontaneously, Mirja connects with the people in her audience through her comedy show. Her goal: to laugh until your "muffin jeans" burst! Together, not against each other. That goes without saying. Always different, always interactive, and with a laughter-back guarantee.

A jam-packed evening of stand-up comedy, singing, and improvisation:
HAPPY. with Mirja Regensburg.

Stuttgart

2/26/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 36.50

Risse – Blick hinter die Fassade!

Stuttgart

2/27/2025
7:30 PM

Tickets

from € 10.00

Lieben & (nicht) lieben lassen

What do the chief detective inspector and the forensic expert from the ZDF crime series SOKO Stuttgart do when they are not solving murders? Actress Astrid Fünderich and her colleague Mike Zaka Sommerfeldt have taken on a famous deceased person: Erich Kästner - although already 50 years underground, still remarkably lively!
What we often cannot make sense of - Mr. Kästner can. Promise! The way he says it, we have not heard it before. But surely we have felt it many times. Some more often than we liked. And some we would have liked more often.
Heart palpitations, butterflies in the stomach, or a pulling sensation in the abdomen - Dr. Kästner has something in his medicine cabinet for all ailments. Prescription-free!
Experience the man with the hat (who would have been alive for 125 years this year if he had not died 50 years ago), light & heavy girls, disappointed women & excited youths, young love & old couples, presented by Astrid Fünderich & Mike Zaka Sommerfeldt, who will step out of their roles in SOKO Stuttgart for this evening and stand together on stage for the first time.
Are you curious? - So are we!
What drives men & women together and apart again, as well as what they do with each other in the meantime - has been sung or told since the beginning of humanity.
Kästner does this in his way, and it will surprise many how fresh & modern his approach to these topics was back then and still is today.
The content ranges from romantic infatuation to the cooling of a "pragmatic romance," from being loved to not being able to love, from pleasurable enjoyment to the selling of the (female) body.
This evening provides an opportunity for both declared Kästner fans and people who have only known him from a distance & perhaps mainly as a children's book author to discover different sides of this versatile author & man.
Biographical aspects will also be hinted at: When "a man provides information, interesting and contradictory things can be found - between indestructible motherly love and a fragile love triangle...
"Erich Kästner is a wistful satirist and a winking skeptic...
He, the author of dark and bitter poems, was in reality Germany's most hopeful pessimist and the German literature's most positive negation adviser. He quickly became famous and was never fully recognized. Whether in verses or prose - he always expressed himself simply and lightly. So, people feared he was simple and insignificant. What he had to say was always very clear. So, depth was missed. He was funny, so he was not taken entirely seriously. He had grace and charm. So, he was considered somewhat unserious. He was very successful, yes he became - like his contemporaries Tucholsky and Ringelnatz, Fallada and Zuckmayer - a typical popular writer. So, people distrusted him..." (Marcel Reich-Ranicki)

Stuttgart

2/27/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 28.00

Die Deutsche Ayse - von Tugsal Mogul

"The German Ayşe"
by Tuğsal Moğul

"Mama, open the fridge door and now the door of the freezer, take out all the meat and ice there and now put your head in there and stay in that position for a minute: That's how cold Germany is. No sun, lots of rain, and everyone working."

Three Turkish women from the first generation of immigrants. They arrive in a foreign country that is so different from what they had imagined. They do not want to stay long, yet they are faced with the challenge of making friends with their new home. How difficult is it to integrate into another country? And what does this country do for that? "The German Ayşe" is a scenic contribution to the ongoing debate about the success of integration. Author Tuğsal Moğul portrays in his play three strong women, whose life stories speak for themselves on stage.

Tuğsal Moğul was born in Neubeckum in 1969. In his play premiered at the Theater Münster and invited to the 2013 intercultural festival "Made in Germany" in Stuttgart, he assembles his own memories and interviews he conducted with immigrants into a joyful revue about the beginnings of migration in Germany.

"A timeless and sensitive piece that you won't easily forget." - WDR

"What makes the play so enjoyable: It depicts reality, far from ideological, cultural, or religious discussions. It simply tells the story of three people who left behind good and bad to experience bad and good elsewhere." - Ludwigsburger Kreiszeitung

Cast: Larissa Ivleva, Anne Osterloh, Katja Schmidt-Oehm, and Yavuz Köroglu

Stuttgart

Quadro Nuevo
Happy Deluxe

Mulo Francel: saxes, clarinets, mandolin
Andreas Hinterseher: accordion, bandoneon, vibrandoneon, trumpet
D.D. Lowka: bass, percussion
Chris Gall: piano

Childhood friends Mulo Francel and Didi Lowka founded the ensemble Quadro Nuevo in 1996. Since then, the adventurous artists have traveled to countless places from Helsinki to Hong Kong, from the Caucasus to the New York Carnegie Hall.
With their daring way of making music, they have won the ECHO award twice, a Gold Record, the German Record Critics' Award, and several Jazz Awards.
With the extravagantly playful accordionist Andreas Hinterseher and the pianist Chris Gall, who shines with lavish creativity, they bring their music to life in the here and now. This is reminiscent of four lads who joyfully made music on southern city squares and fairs. This is what happened at the beginning of Quadro Nuevo.
Later, they spent time in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, rehearsed for days in the scorching midday heat, roamed out in the evenings, threw themselves headfirst into the scene, accompanied dancers, reveled in heavy wine, Caipirinha, and fresh Brazilian music straight from the source.

The new album HAPPY Deluxe is the result.

From here, the virtuosos venture into improvisational new territory, at times soaring high into buzzing skies, at times diving into Mediterranean glittering seas, at times chillingly lost in daydreams and night revelry.
Quadro Nuevo describes this sonic tribute to moments of happiness:
"Our music has always emerged from experiences and encounters. The joy and kindness of many people in Brazil fascinated us. It colored our songs.
This also gave rise to the album's title. We are well aware that the everyday lives of many people are far from carefree. Nevertheless - or precisely because of that - music may offer a positive counterworld even in times of crises and wars."

Stuttgart

2/27/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 41.00

Mit Shakespeare unterwegs

The Freiburg actor Bernd Lafrenz has been presenting Shakespeare's great dramas and comedies on stage for 40 years, rapidly and pointedly in a solo performance. With his unmatched comedic temperament, a firework of diverse gestures and facial expressions, and original texts full of sparkling imagination and originality, he performs all the roles from Shakespeare's most famous works in his own, hilariously unique manner with extreme vocal versatility.

With his latest program “Mit Shakespeare unterwegs”, he now presents a tribute to William Shakespeare, provides insights into his colorful life, and connects it with excerpts from some well-known works of the world’s most performed playwright.

"To be or not to be" - that is no question, the man on stage is! He is total! He explodes with joy in performing and every expression of his body contains all his feelings, says the Schwäbische Zeitung about him.

In his works, Shakespeare has held up a mirror to the audience, as Hamlet says, and has repeatedly explored the themes of humanity such as love, friendship, death, power, greed, hate, jealousy, and envy in new facets. Ben Johnson, a contemporary of Shakespeare, said of him: "He is not of an age, but for all time." He belongs not only to one era but to all times.

Look forward to an evening for and with William Shakespeare.

Stuttgart

2/28/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 19.00

Risse – Blick hinter die Fassade!

Stuttgart

2/28/2025
11:00 AM

Tickets

from € 10.00

Risse – Blick hinter die Fassade!

Stuttgart

The singer Thabilé has just released her latest album Read My Lips, when she is awarded the Africa Festival Award (AFA). The award honors her, among other things, for her commitment to raising awareness through her music about the issues faced by oppressed South African women.

Thabilé knows what she sings about. She knows the pain and misery, but also the unbridled joy of life in South Africa from firsthand experience. She grew up in Dlamini, a township in Soweto (after which her first album "Dlamini Echo" is named). She doesn't know much about her father, growing up with her mother, grandmother, and aunt. Her mother, who often tours as a singer with the well-known "Soweto Teachers Choir," encourages her daughter at the tender age of eight to join the school and gospel choir – thus instilling in Thabilé the love for music early on.

Today, Thabilé lives in Stuttgart and advocates for a better togetherness, especially for women's rights. Her songs tell of difficult living conditions and the fight against injustices in South Africa, but are also seen as statements against all forms of injustice in the world. This is evident in her new album "Read My Lips." It fits perfectly with Thabilé's long-standing commitment to visiting children in German schools and educating them about prejudices.

Rightly, the sympathetic singer has now been awarded "Artist of the Year 2023" at the African Festival Award (AFA) in Würzburg. "I feel very honored," says Thabilé. "The award confirms that I am on the right path. And it encourages me to continue. I feel the power of music and want to lend my voice to those who suffer a lot and are not heard otherwise. In music, I feel joy and freedom, but also responsibility."

Better than with the last sentence, the new album "Read My Lips" could not be described. In it, Thabilé dives back into the world of her memories and experiences, which can be painful. Yet – as mentioned in the award ceremony's laudation – "she not only places her finger in the wound, but also, with her charming nature and powerful magical voice, manages to instill courage and convey hope ..."

Thabilé's songs have never been pure "world music," but always a high-class mix of various genres such as Afro, Gospel, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues. On the new album, Thabilé has now taken a musical step further together with her producer (and guitarist) Steve Bimamisa. "Read My Lips" also offers sparkling soulful songs and catchy pop ballads. With Thabilé's unmistakable voice – sometimes rock rough, sometimes gentle and soft. An album to listen to and empathize with, but also to sing along and dance to. Just as many fans know from the Thabilé concerts.

Stuttgart

Philipp Uckel (known from Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube)
comes from the tough, dangerous Berlin. More precisely from the district of Lübars, where agriculture is still practiced today. Here, you can find plenty of nature, a well-preserved village structure, and a baroque village church. You can already tell: Philipp Uckel is not to be trifled with!

Or is he? After all, the young man has become a true stalwart of the Berlin comedy scene. As a co-creator of the legendary Berlin comedy club "Mad Monkey Room" and host of various shows, he is known in the capital as a likeable, authentic, and above all, quick-witted comedian. His quick wit has been honed through years of interaction with the audience. A true crowd work expert indeed. What you learn, you learn.

And what does one do with so much experience? That's right: Go full throttle! With his first solo program "Vollgas" in tow, Philipp Uckel is now touring all over Germany, sharing stories about his Turkish wedding, becoming a father, his life in the Berlin organic district of Prenzlauer Berg, and other funny things.

So look forward to 90 minutes of "Vollgas" with Philipp Uckel. Because the man knows how to give it full throttle.

Stuttgart

The new production by Family Flöz

As Dr. Nest boards the night train, determined to leave bitter memories and his erratic life behind, night falls at the "Villa Blanca". In the remote sanatorium, a gathering place for crazy fates, he confidently assumes his new position. Driven by curiosity, thirst for knowledge, and empathy, he encounters there the equally strange and mysterious phenomena of his patients: extinguished memories, bodies, split personalities, demons, and delusions. Dr. Nest soon finds himself on the brink of losing control.

What initially seems strange quickly appears as an absurd mirror of his own doubts and uncertainties. The fine line between normal and not normal, between conscious and driven, between healthy and sick, fades before his eyes. In their new piece, Family Flöz returns to the mask. With it and through it, the ensemble casts its gaze on the mysterious cartography of the human brain and into the depths of the soul.

Inspired by paradoxical case descriptions from the broad field of neurology, it opens the doors of a fictional sanatorium and reveals to the visitor the bizarre worlds of its inhabitants — and the staff. Movement, space, word, light, and sound create a tale as tragic as it is comedic about the fragility of human life.

Stuttgart

Hans Kammerlander is one of the most successful high-altitude climbers of our time. His biography includes more than 2500 climbing tours and about 50 first ascents. But before reaching this point, the exceptional South Tyrolean mountaineer had to travel a long road. This talk tells the story of successes and setbacks, of happy moments, and human tragedies.

With impressive images and breathtaking film sequences, Kammerlander brings the mountain world close to the audience. His exciting stories and impressive excerpts from film reports are fascinating. At the third-highest peak on Earth, Kangchenjunga, Kammerlander suffered severe frostbite. Instead of climbing three eight-thousanders, he undertook the bitter journey to the hospital. A film team captured the most thrilling moments and also extreme footage of the ski descent.

Mountaineering legend Hans Kammerlander provides live commentary during the presentation in his distinctive, amiable manner and is available for questions and autograph requests afterwards.

Hans Kammerlander

Hans Kammerlander is one of the most successful extreme mountaineers of our time. Born in Ahornach, a small village on a steep slope in the Tauferer Ahrntal valley, he climbed his first three-thousander at the age of 8. Secretly following two tourists. After that, the South Tyrolean discovered the enchanting world of the mountains.

He climbed twelve of the fourteen eight-thousanders, seven of them alongside Reinhold Messner. He skied down from the summit of Everest and through the steep slopes of Nanga Parbat. With Reinhold Messner, he circumnavigated his home region of South Tyrol along its borders. He ascended the north faces of Ortler and Große Zinne within 24 hours. During this time, he also conquered all four ridges of the Matterhorn. As the first mountaineer in the world, Hans Kammerlander accomplished one of the two versions of the Seven Second Summits, the second-highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Hans Kammerlander is a mountain guide and ski instructor. He lives in the Tauferer Ahrntal valley and is a father of a daughter.

Stuttgart

3/1/2025
7:30 PM

Tickets

from € 29.70

FUROR - Theaterhaus Schauspiel

FURY
or is the social network social or antisocial?
by Lutz Hübner and Sarah Nemitz

A politically disillusioned young man meets an established local politician in his aunt's hair salon. The mayoral candidate has had an accident, and the victim is the son of the salon owner. The single mother small business owner doesn't know which way to turn. She is therefore open to the offer of a conversation from the local politician, who promises her support.

But her nephew raises the question of whether the mayoral candidate in his election campaign simply wants to wash away a blemish. He poses the question of guilt, sees the time has come for "justice" between the "disadvantaged" and the "established" to prevail, even threatens to mobilize against the candidate on the internet.

Distrust of politicians runs deep. The play by Lutz Hübner and Sarah Nemitz ignites a long overdue debate on this issue: Where does the distrust of politics come from? What does the internet and social networks have to do with it?

Stuttgart

3/2/2025
7:30 PM

Tickets

from € 20.00

The Cream of Clapton Band

THE CREAM OF CLAPTON BAND - spans the arc from the first supergroup of rock "Cream" to the solo successes of one of the greatest musicians that rock history has produced: Mr. Slowhand Eric Clapton, the only musician represented three times in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

THE CREAM OF CLAPTON BAND performs "The Very Best of Eric Clapton" – more than just a concert, it's a matter of family ties: Lead guitarist and singer Will Johns is the nephew of Eric Clapton - and that's just a part of the musical background that Will brings: George Harrison taught him how to drink tea, his aunt Patti Boyd the muse to whom we owe songs like Layla. His father and uncle were the producers of albums by Led Zeppelin, The Who, the Stones, to name just a few.
On keyboards, we find Noah East, the son of the legendary bassist Nathan East, who has been touring with Eric Clapton since the 1980s, incidentally with the best wishes of the then keyboard player Greg Philinganes:https://www.facebook.com/Musicofcreamandclapton/videos/1028305864803668

One can always improve - that's also our goal: Bass this year is played by the Austrian Julia Hofer. The absolute bass prodigy has more than a million views for her YouTube tutorials. And there is also a connection to Clapton: Nathan East himself wrote about a tutorial dedicated to him: "Thanks Julia! You play these songs better than me! https://youtu.be/GiDVdlNg0U4
In the 1980s, Eric Clapton's "Heaven Band" had exactly our lineup: At the time, Phil Collins was the drummer - and when a drummer like him plays, it's Momme Boe. He proved that with the legendary formation "The Farm", whose YouTube videos have cult status among Genesis fans. As a drummer, he has been and still is on the road with "Motown - The Legend," Pee Wee Ellis, or even kept the beat for David Hasselhoff when the latter sang "I've been looking for freedom" in front of over a million people.

Watch as the musicians interpret classic moments of rock history with their own style and joy of playing. Close to the original, without freezing in awe! Listen to personal insights and stories, supplemented by photos from previously unreleased family albums. A backstage pass of a very special kind.
On the program, in addition to classics from the Cream era, are songs like "Sunshine of your Love" from the Blind Faith era, of course, "Layla" by Derek & the Dominos, and many songs from his solo career like "I shot the sheriff," "Wonderful Tonight" - no Clapton fan will be disappointed.

Will Johns says: "Eric said he was 'honoured, really happy' when I told him about The Cream Of Clapton Band, with myself and Noah at the helm and our choice of songs for the setlist. We take on this mantle with excitement and pride and can't wait to hit the road and celebrate this wonderful legacy"

Stuttgart

3/2/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 49.95

Vergiss es!

After the huge success as Caveman, now finally the new program "Vergiss es". In a furious time travel, Karsten Kaie takes us into the absurd depths of his and the German soul. A ruthless look at reality between comedy, cabaret, and theater, and simply hilarious.....
The greatest surprise is his linguistic and literary cabaret excursions, when he dedicates a poem to the green bell pepper in the style of Heinz Erhardt or progressively removes letters in a speech until it turns into a furious stammering. — Süddeutsche Zeitung
Parodies and voice imitations are among the highlights, and Kaie chats his way through the entire political elite, the colorful world of stars and celebrities, and brings the German dialect landscape to life in the most amusing way. — Münchner Abendzeitung
This time, the expert known as Caveman pours out his entire cornucopia — Passauer Neue Presse
Deceptively true: Kaie's new solo program — Leipziger Volkszeitung
A grandiose one-man show — Passauer Neue Presse
Hilarious! — Augsburger Allgemeine

Stuttgart

3/2/2025
7:15 PM

Tickets

from € 21.20

THE DUBLINERS ENCORE

Stuttgart

3/3/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 37.45

Wer lange wartet, stirbt. - Wer lange wartet, stirbt.

The term "climate change" is circulating through all media worldwide and is in the consciousness of people around the globe. Karina Wasitschek has captured this topic in a new piece for a young actress. The protagonist - a climate activist - lets her questions and reflections on human behavior run free, as it is an urgent need for her to express her views on the dynamics of climate change. This is developing more and more into a catastrophe that forces people to take action. The protagonist shows her personal confrontation with this situation and addresses her overwhelm in being able to accomplish something as an individual. She takes a stand on her quest for solutions, giving this piece a future perspective, following the motto "Nothing is impossible."

Cast: Esrah Ugurlu
Director & Dramaturgy: Katja Schmidt-Oehm and Brigitte Luik
Set Design and Costumes: Gudrun Schretzmeier

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany Article 20a: "The state shall also protect the natural foundations of life and animals in responsibility for future generations within the framework of the constitutional order."

Stuttgart

3/4/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 18.00

ELVIS - Das Musical

His gaze, his voice, his legendary hip swing – Elvis Presley is considered the most successful solo artist of all time with one billion records sold. The musical, which naturally bears his name, brings the legend back to life. “ELVIS - Das Musical” is a biography about the “King of Rock’n’Roll” filled with all his great hits.

The world’s most successful solo artist only lived to be 42 years old and, with his music, has influenced all generations like no other. To create a musical monument to the “King,” “ELVIS - Das Musical” went on its first tour in January 2015. The two-and-a-half-hour live spectacle presents Elvis Presley’s entire musical repertoire – from gospel to blues to unrestrained rock’n’roll – and impressively reflects his life in selected highlights.

Emotional, powerful, and captivating: With “ELVIS - Das Musical,” the audience embarks on a unique time journey and can experience the idol of an entire generation live again at various stages of his life. Elaborate choreography, dramatic scenes, and original film sequences guide through the most important milestones in Elvis' life.

Top-notch singers, actors, showgirls, and the seven-member “Las Vegas Showband” create an unforgettable music experience. “ELVIS - Das Musical” features Grahame Patrick, the world’s “best Elvis performer since Elvis” among its ranks – and of course, the great hits are performed live: From “Love Me Tender” to “Jailhouse Rock” to “Suspicious Minds.”

“ELVIS - Das Musical” gains its uniqueness not only from the outstanding protagonists but also from the inclusion of real witnesses and companions. Ed Enoch, leader of the legendary “The Stamps Quartet,” performed with Elvis on stage at over 1,000 concerts from 1971 to 1977. He will also support the show with his “Stamps” during the upcoming tour.

No advance sale is possible for this event - Tickets / Info at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

3/4/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 66.50

"Herz sprich lauter!" - Kästner und andere…

„Herz sprich lauter!“- Kästner und andere …
強いられた　沈黙から Von erzwungenem Schweigen
解放された　今僕は Heute befreit
誰とでも　喋りまくりたい Möcht‘ ich mit allen und jedem reden und reden

渡辺順三　 Watanabe Junzo

Was würde unser Herz denn sagen, spräche es lauter?

Lieder und Chansons, Alltag und Ironie, Wegschauen und Hinschauen!
KAN Compassion Arts entfaltet einen Fächer aus Musik, Gesang, Bildern und Geschichten. Maarten Güppertz erzählt das Märchen vom Rotkäppchen ein bisschen anders. Ein japanischer Wolf ist nicht ganz Herr der Lage…
Gesungen von Yasuko Kozaki auf Japanisch. Maarten Güppertz hilft dem Publikum auf die Sprünge und erzählt die Geschichte auf Deutsch.
Immer wieder sind Menschen auch in Deutschland und Japan mit dem Untergang ihrer gewohnten Welten konfrontiert. Sie reagieren gleich und sie reagieren verschieden. Sie suchen nach ihrer Verantwortung und sie versuchen, dieser zu entkommen, sei es mit schwarzem Humor oder der Reise in märchenhafte Welten.
Wie wird man fertig mit dem bösen Wolf?

Schriftsteller und Musiker spiegeln die Zeiten in ihren Werken.
Erich Kästner ist einer von ihnen …
In der Nachkriegszeit wird er deutlich,

“Spielzeuglied:
Wer seinem Kind ein Spielzeug schenkt, weiß vorher, was passiert …“( … )
Damals wars ein Gefreiter …“

Mit seiner Vertonung von Kästners Gedicht „Der synthetische Mensch“ nimmt Cornelis Witthoefft die Zukunft unserer Gegenwart voraus.
Dieses Jahr ist Kästners hundertfünfundzwanzigster Geburtstag.
Und wieder ist er brandaktuell.

Konzeption und Gesang: Yasuko Kozaki
Klavier und Komposition: Cornelis Witthoefft
Gesprochenes Wort und Gesang: Maarten Güppertz
Konzeption, Bühne, Bild und Regie: Sibylle Duhm-Arnaudov

KAN Compassion Arts beschäftigt sich mit dem Dichter in all seinen Facetten und Widersprüchen. Mit seinem Spott, seinem Humor, seiner Ironie, seiner Empathie und seiner Verzweiflung. Lieder und Gedichte von Joachim Ringelnatz spiegeln die prismatische Zerlegung der Welt. Der zeitgenössische japanische Komponist Michio Mamiya hat Gedichte von Joachim Ringelnatz vertont.
Was hat ihn gereizt, sich gerade mit diesen Gedichten zu beschäftigen?
Japanischer und deutscher Humor treffen aufeinander und es entsteht ein überraschend neuer Blick.

Stuttgart

3/5/2025
7:00 PM

Tickets

from € 28.00

Dr. Eckhart v. Hirschhausen

Stuttgart

3/5/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 46.40

Sir Waldo Weathers 75 Birthday Bash

Waldo Weathers first took the stage at the age of twelve in a club with the band New Birth. Starting out as a saxophonist in Rhythm and Blues bands, Weathers soon transitioned to Jazz and Funk. In 1985, he was recognized as the first African American country saxophonist by the Country Music Hall of Fame. From 1979 to 1989, Weathers shared the stage with music giants Charley Pride and Johnnie Taylor. As a headliner, Waldo Weathers performed on the MS Europa from 2005 to 2009. From 2010 to 2011, he accompanied Phil Collins on stages across Germany. From 1993 to 2006, Waldo Weathers was a member of James Brown's band, contributing solos to Brown's albums as well as the live DVD *Live at the House of Blues*. Additionally, Weathers has shared the stage with B.B. King, Al Green, Little Richard, Harriet Lewis, and many others.

In August 2008, Waldo Weathers was knighted by the German "Duke of Rittergutes Meinbrexen" and has since been known as "Sir Waldo Weathers of Meinbrexen". Sir Waldo Weathers was also a member of the showband Sweet Soul Music Revue and performs with his two bands, Sir Waldo Weathers with the Soul of James Brown and Classic Soul Orchestra.

Stuttgart

3/6/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 25.00

And now Hanau - And now Hanau

AND NOW HANAU? What happens next after the racially motivated terrorist attack on February 19, 2020 in Hanau, which has seared into the collective memory of the Federal Republic. Nine people are cold-bloodedly murdered that evening out of pure racist motives. Nine lives that were ruthlessly extinguished in blind rage fueled by pure hatred.

However, the reconstruction of the events raises more questions than it provides answers. How could there be an organizational failure of such magnitude? Why did locked emergency exits make it impossible for the victims to escape? Why was the emergency call center not adequately staffed? And why did the public prosecutor's office and the police show an apparent unwillingness to investigate the course of the crime?

Questions that the theater author, director, actor, and physician Tuğsal Moğul, born in 1969 in Neubeckum (Westphalia), asks. Together with the Initiative 19th February, an initiative of the victims' families and survivors, he addresses the events surrounding the night of the murder and gives a voice to the affected. To those who were still confronted with bureaucratic chaos and xenophobic resentments.

As part of a research project, Tuğsal Moğul and the initiative seek to provide the greatest possible transparency for an event that is completely opaque. They bring the reality to the stage in the form of documentary theater, creating a dignified remembrance of the act.

It is about a thorough investigation of the events and a critical examination of the actions of governmental authorities, the police, and political consequences. And, of course, it's about justice. For the victims and their families.

AND NOW HANAU aims to create a changed perspective on what happened and demands a societal process of reflection and consequences.

Stuttgart

3/6/2025
7:30 PM

Tickets

from € 20.00

Kack & Sachgeschichten

Four years ago, "Kack & Sachgeschichten" were one of the first German podcasts to take the leap to the stage. After two very successful tours and over 40 shows in Germany and Switzerland, they are now embarking on a new, spectacular adventure, venturing into the depths of "SPECTACULUM RECTALIS."

About the new tour:

They may not have a white tiger, but they do have a powerful tomcat. The guys from the podcast "Kack & Sachgeschichten" are known for their crazy live shows, and this time it will be magical. They invite you to the "SPECTACULUM RECTALIS." Experience an exhilarating evening full of magic and illusions, an evening for the senses and also for the liver.

The performances of the three "Kackis" are a unique mix of comedy, beer drinking, and science-slam. A blend that is not found anywhere else in this form. In their new program, they make it their mission to strip away the glittering facade of Hollywood and the like. Abracadabra, treat yourself to the Blabla!

About the podcast:

What questions and answers does nerd culture provide us about the big issues of humanity? The "Kack & Sachgeschichten" revolves around thought experiments that are delivered by movies, series, and comics.

The show started in the summer of 2016 and is currently one of the most popular German podcasts in the field of TV & film. The three guys Fred, Richard, and Tobi have turned their hobby into a profession and are listened to monthly by over 400,000 enthusiastic fans. Spotify recognized them as the most popular podcast in the "TV & film" category, where they recently surpassed 10 million downloads.

What makes the show appealing is the mix of rubbish and added value, nonsense and real knowledge. Those who listen to an episode have laughed out loud, but also come out a little smarter afterwards.

The Kack & Sachgeschichten are released every Monday as an audio podcast. Listeners can download and stream the episodes for free on all common podcast apps and Spotify. An episode lasts an average of 2 hours.

In 2020, the "Kackis" took to the stage nationwide for the first time with NERDIFICATION and despite pandemic interruptions, celebrated a sensational first tour. In 2022, they raised the stakes with BRAINFUCK and are a phenomenon in the live podcast landscape. Their new adventure is called "SPECTACULUM RECTALIS," with which they will delight their fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Stuttgart

3/6/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 39.50

Elvis trifft Elvis

One always meets twice. This was the case for Mr. Hämmerle from Bempflingen and the King of Rock and Roll. Mr. Hämmerle narrowly escaped unscathed during their first involuntary encounter – united through music in friendship.

Having visited Memphis in the meantime, Mr. Hämmerle is now preparing for a return visit. A delicate matter: ELVIS should not find out that Mr. Hämmerle feels called to take over his correspondence and independently respond to fan mail from admirers in Germany... Mr. Hämmerle therefore attempts to keep the King under control with a sightseeing tour including a language course.

The tour through the region not only provides Elvis with surprising insights into the land and its people. However, just like their first meeting, a fateful collision occurs: Enter the spirited senior citizen Frau Schwerdtfeger, who thoroughly shakes up the mismatched duo!

With their first program "Elvis Meets Elvis – a Fateful Encounter in the Roundabout," the unique duo had already proven that they are masters of their craft. In Volume 2 "Love Letters from Bempflingen," grandiose cabaret and stand-up comedy by BERND KOHLHEPP merge at a high level with an authentic music performance by Nils Strassburg, frontman of the band THE ROLL AGENTS and holder of the title 'Best Elvis Germany.’

Duration: 2 sets of approximately 50 min each.

Stuttgart

3/7/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 29.00

And now Hanau - And now Hanau

AND NOW HANAU? What happens next after the racially motivated terrorist attack on February 19, 2020 in Hanau, which has seared into the collective memory of the Federal Republic. Nine people are cold-bloodedly murdered that evening out of pure racist motives. Nine lives that were ruthlessly extinguished in blind rage fueled by pure hatred.

However, the reconstruction of the events raises more questions than it provides answers. How could there be an organizational failure of such magnitude? Why did locked emergency exits make it impossible for the victims to escape? Why was the emergency call center not adequately staffed? And why did the public prosecutor's office and the police show an apparent unwillingness to investigate the course of the crime?

Questions that the theater author, director, actor, and physician Tuğsal Moğul, born in 1969 in Neubeckum (Westphalia), asks. Together with the Initiative 19th February, an initiative of the victims' families and survivors, he addresses the events surrounding the night of the murder and gives a voice to the affected. To those who were still confronted with bureaucratic chaos and xenophobic resentments.

As part of a research project, Tuğsal Moğul and the initiative seek to provide the greatest possible transparency for an event that is completely opaque. They bring the reality to the stage in the form of documentary theater, creating a dignified remembrance of the act.

It is about a thorough investigation of the events and a critical examination of the actions of governmental authorities, the police, and political consequences. And, of course, it's about justice. For the victims and their families.

AND NOW HANAU aims to create a changed perspective on what happened and demands a societal process of reflection and consequences.

Stuttgart

3/7/2025
7:30 PM

Tickets

from € 20.00

I choose...No! a story of non-motherhood

Is being a woman necessarily connected to motherhood? The silent ladies_ ask questions about chosen non-motherhood and its stigmatization, showing that the biological clock doesn’t actually tick.
In the performance, the two female figures engage in a dialogue about their respective experiences, shaped by biographical events as well as historical circumstances. Aspects such as unpaid care work, conservative role models, religion, historical, and medical circumstances play a significant role.
Humorously, clichés like the "maternal instinct" are debunked, the taboo topic of sterilization is discussed, and even the world's first woman, Lilith, makes a guest appearance.
The silent ladies_ invite an engagement with the topic of motherhood and question existing societal images and their consequences.

Stuttgart

The export hit from Switzerland:
Alain Frei announces next tour “ALLES NEU”
After his last tour was sold out to the last seat, the “one-man boy band” of German comedy is going on tour with his sixth stage program. This time completely in line with the motto: ALLES NEU!
In "ALLES NEU," the Swiss gives us a glimpse into his crazy everyday life and shows us what new things life has to offer every day.
Alain Frei’s unique comedy, contrary to all Swiss clichés, is primarily characterized by its witty quickness. He skillfully balances various topics, always reflective, often critical, but without lecturing.
His biting humor paired with a healthy dose of charm and the typical courtesy of a Swiss creates a mix that regularly drives the audience wild.

Advance ticket sales for this event are no longer possible - Tickets/ Info at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

3/7/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 32.20

I choose...No! a story of non-motherhood

Is being a woman necessarily connected to motherhood? The silent ladies_ ask questions about chosen non-motherhood and its stigmatization, showing that the biological clock doesn’t actually tick.
In the performance, the two female figures engage in a dialogue about their respective experiences, shaped by biographical events as well as historical circumstances. Aspects such as unpaid care work, conservative role models, religion, historical, and medical circumstances play a significant role.
Humorously, clichés like the "maternal instinct" are debunked, the taboo topic of sterilization is discussed, and even the world's first woman, Lilith, makes a guest appearance.
The silent ladies_ invite an engagement with the topic of motherhood and question existing societal images and their consequences.

Stuttgart

3/8/2025
7:30 PM

Tickets

from € 19.00

And now Hanau - And now Hanau

AND NOW HANAU? What happens next after the racially motivated terrorist attack on February 19, 2020 in Hanau, which has seared into the collective memory of the Federal Republic. Nine people are cold-bloodedly murdered that evening out of pure racist motives. Nine lives that were ruthlessly extinguished in blind rage fueled by pure hatred.

However, the reconstruction of the events raises more questions than it provides answers. How could there be an organizational failure of such magnitude? Why did locked emergency exits make it impossible for the victims to escape? Why was the emergency call center not adequately staffed? And why did the public prosecutor's office and the police show an apparent unwillingness to investigate the course of the crime?

Questions that the theater author, director, actor, and physician Tuğsal Moğul, born in 1969 in Neubeckum (Westphalia), asks. Together with the Initiative 19th February, an initiative of the victims' families and survivors, he addresses the events surrounding the night of the murder and gives a voice to the affected. To those who were still confronted with bureaucratic chaos and xenophobic resentments.

As part of a research project, Tuğsal Moğul and the initiative seek to provide the greatest possible transparency for an event that is completely opaque. They bring the reality to the stage in the form of documentary theater, creating a dignified remembrance of the act.

It is about a thorough investigation of the events and a critical examination of the actions of governmental authorities, the police, and political consequences. And, of course, it's about justice. For the victims and their families.

AND NOW HANAU aims to create a changed perspective on what happened and demands a societal process of reflection and consequences.

Stuttgart

COMEDY - Carmela de Feo

with "My Best Hits" - Best of

La Signora presents all the hit numbers from her solo programs.

Yes, she simply has it: She is risqué, naughty, malicious, crazy - and above all funny!
She regularly sends the audience into mass hysteria and not a few men and women can hardly imagine a life without La Signora. To these people it is now said - Your plea has been heard! La Signora is coming - and with all the insane, successful, best numbers from her various programs!
There will be playing, singing, dancing, stalking, gabbing, and laughing.

My best hits - a guaranteed colorful evening with the small, charming, black, Italian rat from the Ruhr area!
Those who do not want to miss this spectacle should hurry, as the polonaise through La Signora's crazy and absurd world has long since begun.

For more information and photos, visit http://www.carmeladefeo.de

Stuttgart

3/8/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 33.30

ALLES NEU

The export hit from Switzerland:
Alain Frei announces next tour “ALLES NEU”
After his last tour was sold out to the last seat, the “one-man boy band” of German comedy is going on tour with his sixth stage program. This time completely in line with the motto: ALLES NEU!
In "ALLES NEU," the Swiss gives us a glimpse into his crazy everyday life and shows us what new things life has to offer every day.
Alain Frei’s unique comedy, contrary to all Swiss clichés, is primarily characterized by its witty quickness. He skillfully balances various topics, always reflective, often critical, but without lecturing.
His biting humor paired with a healthy dose of charm and the typical courtesy of a Swiss creates a mix that regularly drives the audience wild.

Advance ticket sales for this event are no longer possible - Tickets/ Info at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

Coffee and Beer
A musical reading with Stefan Leonhardsberger & Stephan Zinner
Like 95% of Austrians, Stefan Leonhardsberger, born in Freistadt in the Lower Mühlviertel, values the coffee house, especially the Viennese one, as a unique institution that cannot be compared to any other in the world. And like 95% of Bavarians, Stephan Zinner, born in Trostberg in the Hinterer Chiemgau, also appreciates the tavern, especially the Munich one, as a very special place. Both places have inspired, shaped, and changed writers, composers, freethinkers, and philosophers.

In "Coffee and Beer", the two actors and cabaret artists will read texts from these men and women - on the Austrian side including Karl Kraus, Arthur Schnitzler, Joseph Roth, Egon Friedell, and Anton Kuh. On the Bavarian side, there are texts from Oskar Maria Graf, Joachim Ringelnatz, Gerhard Polt, Frank Wedekind, and Karl Valentin. As the selection shows, it can be cheerful, cloudy, loud, and quiet - all in all an Austrian-Bavarian mix, with an attempt to highlight the peculiarities, or perhaps even the similarities, of these two ethnic groups.

Stefan Leonhardsberger and Stephan Zinner will draw on older songs for musical accompaniment, but will also perform songs composed specifically for the evening.

Stuttgart

3/9/2025
7:00 PM

Tickets

from € 28.90

Murzarellas Music Puppet Show

With Murzarella, you will not only experience the art of ventriloquism, but also the art of ventriloquist singing.
The award-winning ventriloquist is a phenomenon in all her versatility - between musical professionalism, excellent levels, hearty humor, and perfect ventriloquist art. With ease, she brings her puppets to life. Each one has its own personal music taste and sings with their own voice: a canal rat from Wanne-Eickel, belting out heavy metal, a crazy cockatoo singing heartwrenching Schlager, and a lady in her prime belting out operatic arias in the most beautiful classical timbre. And then there's the new intern Leonie, whose vocal cords are already warmed up. Can Murzarella keep up with her? The confident puppets enjoy their performance. But now they go a step further and no longer settle for just singing alongside Murzarella. They want more and dream of a solo career on the world's grand stages. But Murzarella doesn't let them steal the show. The trained musical actress goes full throttle - whether as a pop diva, rock star, or soul singer. There is guaranteed to be something for every music taste. Everything is sung live. See for yourself and let yourself be enchanted by this unique show. Bet you will later believe you really experienced singing puppets?

Stuttgart

3/9/2025
6:00 PM

Tickets

from € 24.50

Murzarellas Music Puppet Show

With Murzarella, you will not only experience the art of ventriloquism, but also the art of belly singing. The award-winning belly singer showcases all her versatility – between musical professionalism, excellent level, hearty wit, and perfect ventriloquism – she is above all: a phenomenon. With ease, she brings her puppets to life. Each has its personal taste in music and sings in its own voice: a canal rat from Wanne-Eickel who roars Heavy Metal, a crazy parrot who sings touching pop songs, and a lady in her prime who belts out opera arias in the most beautiful classical timbre. And then there’s the new intern Leonie, who has also oiled her vocal cords. Can Murzarella keep up? The self-assured puppets enjoy their performance. But now they go a step further and are no longer satisfied with just singing alongside Murzarella. They want more and dream of a solo career on the big stages of this world. But Murzarella won’t let the show be stolen. The trained musical performer goes full throttle – whether as a pop diva, rock star, or soul singer. There’s guaranteed to be something for every taste in music. Everything is sung live. See for yourself and let yourself be enchanted by this unique show. Bet you will believe afterwards that you have truly experienced singing puppets?

http://www.murzarella.de

No advance sales available for this event - Tickets / Info at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

3/9/2025
6:00 PM

Tickets

from € 24.50

John Cale

For this event, it is no longer possible to purchase tickets in advance - Tickets / information available by calling 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

3/9/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 55.20

Immer Glück ist Können!

Arnd Zeigler will go on tour in 2025 with his third stage program "Success is always achievable"

2024 will be a big year for German football. The European Championship will take place in their own country, and the outlook for 2025 is also promising:

Arnd Zeigler will go on tour next year with his third stage program "Success is always achievable".

The new show will premiere in September 2024, and already the first halls are sold out.

The title says it all, because after over 200 live performances, it can be rightly claimed: This is not just luck - skill must also be at play. We can look forward to another round of packed football evenings.

For those who know the TV show "Zeigler's wonderful world of football," they know what to expect from the live counterpart. Tough guys, cult sayings, and lots of own goals - a composition by and for football. The declared goal remains to get to the bottom of the fascination of football. Not so easy, as commercialization is growing, the rules becoming more complicated, and in the end, Bayern wins. But with football, it's like Darth Vader: there is still much good in it. Who better to convey this than Germany's "Fairest Pro", Arnd Zeigler? Arnd takes the visitors of his live shows on an exciting journey through his football world, with all the highs and lows, always with a lot of humor and the typical ironic twinkle in the eye that we have known and loved for over 15 years. Because ultimately, football is about emotions: "Football invisibly unites us. We know during a game, even if we are watching it in two different places, at any moment, what the other is thinking, what he is feeling. In this way, we maintain the closeness that only football can convey to us." Anyone who wants to reconnect with this feeling is in the right place with Arnd Zeigler.

Stuttgart

[event name] Underground Fame

Event has been canceled and will be rolled back

Stuttgart

3/12/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 33.75

Geheimplan gegen Deutschland und Opas Heimat - Eine szenische Lesung

SECRET PLAN AGAINST GERMANY
Text: Lolita Lax, Jean Peters, Kay Voges

AND

GRANDPA'S HOMELAND
Text: Derya Türkmen

Two stories. One theme. Millions affected.

A scenic reading

The text SECRET PLAN was written by Lolita Lax, Jean Peters, Kay Voges. GRANDPA'S HOMELAND was authored by Derya Türkmen. Both stories are interwoven into one piece. SECRET PLAN AGAINST GERMANY deals with the secret meeting of AfD politicians, neo-Nazis, Identitarians, and wealthy entrepreneurs in Potsdam in November 2023. The meeting was uncovered and eavesdropped on by the investigative editorial team CORRECTIV. GRANDPA'S HOMELAND, on the other hand, is the story of a Turkish family who have been living in Germany for over five decades and who are directly affected by this meeting in Potsdam. This applies to the many millions of people with a migration background who have found their home in Germany.

A Theaterhaus Schauspiel (Theater House Drama) Production

Stuttgart

Premieres of Virginie Brunelle and The Blue Bride by Barak Marshall
Premiere of Eric Gauthier, Podcast Vol. 1 & 2
as well as Alejandro Cerrudo, Lickety-Split and Nacho Duato, Jardi Tancat

One year after the sensationally successful debut with RENAISSANCE, the Gauthier Dance JUNIORS present a second program of their own, consisting of two premieres, two established classics of contemporary dance, and a completely new podcast format hosted by Eric Gauthier. The original title of the concept evening was: Something old something new something borrowed something blue, as required by the good luck tradition for the wedding dress in the Anglo-Saxon world. Indeed, each of the four pieces refers to one of the four elements of good luck. Together, they are also meant to bring the Gauthier Dance JUNIORS much luck for their future in dance!

Something old: A remarkably fitting choice for the JUNIORS is Jardi Tancat (Catalan for an enclosed garden). Nacho Duato also created his choreographic debut in 1983 for a junior company, NDT 2. The atmospheric piece is named after the eponymous album by Catalan folk singer Maria del Mar Bonet, an icon of the resistance against the Franco regime. The lyrics, like the dance of the three pairs clad in earthy colors, evoke the hard peasant life, in the relentless fight against the dryness and barrenness of the Catalan soil.

Something new: Virginie Brunelle is considered one of the great hopes of Canadian dance. Those familiar with the two previous collaborations with Gauthier Dance will confirm this. The intimate, poetic group piece Beating for the concept evening Grandes Dames aimed to synchronize the heartbeats of the performers. In the passionate solo Off White for The Dying Swans Project, which she created during the pandemic via Zoom from Canada, she had a dancer run against loneliness. Her next premiere for the JUNIORS is already in the pipeline. The excitement is building!

Something borrowed: Lickety-Split comes across as relaxed despite its speedy title, and is especially very human and humorous. To the hypnotic music of Californian indie folk singer Devendra Banhart, Alejandro Cerrudo, then the resident choreographer of Hubbard Street Dance Company Chicago, sketched the encounter of three couples: sensual, mysterious, and with a touch of eccentricity. In one of its first seasons, Gauthier Dance included the piece in the program as part of the dance evening Lucky Seven in 2011. Now it is time to pass this dance jewel on to the next young theater company...

Something blue: Barak Marshall's The Blue Bride is a winking lesson about a doomed love and the dangers of naivety, blind obedience, and jealousy. In the style of a Moritat, it begins with the bride at the altar, waiting in vain for her groom, and ends with a gruesome yet comical wedding massacre. The color blue in the title refers to the psychological instability of the abused bride, who morphs into a revenger and murderer throughout the piece. Sarcastic, witty, and underscored with love songs from around the world, The Blue Bride promises to be an extremely entertaining, fast-paced tragicomedy.

In addition to the four good luck choreographies, Eric Gauthier explores in a very special new format what brings the claim "Dream Team" to life. As the host of a podcast format, he will – like in a radio show – speak about the topic of artistic collaboration in two blocks. In Podcast Vol. 1, he interviews the choreographers involved: How does the artistic approach differ in a group piece compared to solos or pas de deux? In Podcast Vol. 2, there will be conversations with the performers – the JUNIORS. How does the best collaboration in dance succeed? And when and how does the "Dream Team Spirit" arise?

Contributors
Choreography
Virginie Brunelle
Barak Marshall
Eric Gauthier
Alejandro Cerrudo
Nacho Duato
Artistic Direction
Eric Gauthier
Ballet Master
Tara Yipp
Dance
Rebecca Amoroso
Rong Chang
Atticus Dobbie
Garance Goutard-Dekeyser
Joan Jansana Escobedo
Mathilde Roberge

Tickets for this event are no longer available - Information / Tickets at 0711-4020720

Stuttgart

3/12/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 24.00

ICH WERDE NICHT HASSEN (I shall not hate) - Mohammad-Ali Behboudi

I SHALL NOT HATE
By Izzeldin Abuelaish, in a monologue version for the stage by Silvia Armbruster and Ernst Konarek

"On January 16, 2009 at 4:45 pm, Israeli tank shells were fired into the bedroom of my daughters. Bessan, Aya, and Mayar were instantly killed, along with their cousin Noor. Because the Israeli military had banned journalists from accessing Gaza, I gave a daily phone interview to an Israeli TV reporter. Minutes after the attack, I called him at the station; he broadcasted our conversation on-air. The news spread rapidly around the world."

This is the story of Dr. med. Abuelaish, a Palestinian gynecologist and fertility expert. He narrates the daily life in Gaza, waiting at Israeli checkpoints, family life between hope and despair, and the deadly attack. He would have every reason to hate Israel, yet he continues to fight for understanding and reconciliation with Israel: "Hate blinds and leads to irrational thinking and behavior. Peace is humanity. Peace means respect. Peace is an open dialogue. More needed now than ever before."

At the Hamburg Private Theater Days 2015, the production by Ernst Konarek received the Monica Bleibtreu Prize in the category "Best Contemporary Drama." The jury writes in its justification: "The economy of means, the seriousness of the presentation carried by desperate humor, the unusual and surprising view of a topic that we thought we already knew - nothing better can happen to us theatergoers than to be deprived of our certainties and animated to active hope, authenticated by the power of a performer: Mohammad-Ali Behboudi."

"An evening of great intensity." - Stuttgarter Zeitung

"The chamber drama, emotionally stirring through facts, became a moving theater evening with Mohammad-Ali Behboudi's emotionally intense interpretation and the minimalist set" - Stuttgarter Nachrichten

"The play vividly portrays the humiliating harassment that Palestinians endure under Israeli rule (...) The last sentence "It is time to sit down and talk to each other" lingers long in the silence that follows. A magnificent piece" - Göttinger Tageblatt

In 2010, 2011, and 2013, Izzeldin Abuelaish was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Stuttgart

3/12/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 20.00

I AM FROM AUSTRIA

When cheering spectators jump out of their seats and sing along to STS' "Fürstenfeld", raise their arms to the sky during Ambros' "Skifoan", or know every line by heart of Fendrich's "Macho Macho", they are most likely at one of the sold-out concerts of "I am from Austria", the biggest Austro Pop show in Europe. In this gripping revue, Austrian pop celebrates its triumphant comeback: as a big party with an "overdose of emotion" that can still be felt even in the last row thanks to elaborate technology. With lots of humor, joy of playing, and authenticity, the musicians of "I am from Austria" ignite a fireworks of hits on stage that has been making international history for 50 years. They once again show what brilliant songwriters and artists Austro-Pop has produced over all these years. "That's where I come from, that's where I belong! - I am from Austria!" The musical journey, as entertaining as it is moving, leads through the inexhaustible hit repertoire of Austro-Pop with classics like "Großvater" by STS, "Weiße Pferde" by Georg Danzer, or "Weilst a Herz hast wia a Bergwerk" by Rainhard Fendrich. The quieter songs beyond the chart-toppers regularly give listeners goosebumps, including Karl Preyer's "Romeo und Julia", Ostbahnkurtis' "Feuer", Hubert von Goisern's "Weit weit weg", or "Flying High" by Opus. The audience loves this show above all because of the well-thought-out mix of selected milestones of Austrian musical history! And because it would be overwhelming to play them all, some of these hits have been cleverly arranged into medleys.

Stuttgart

Premieres of Virginie Brunelle and The Blue Bride by Barak Marshall
Premiere of Eric Gauthier, Podcast Vol. 1 & 2
as well as Alejandro Cerrudo, Lickety-Split and Nacho Duato, Jardi Tancat

One year after the sensationally successful debut with RENAISSANCE, the Gauthier Dance JUNIORS present a second program of their own, consisting of two premieres, two established classics of contemporary dance, and a completely new podcast format hosted by Eric Gauthier. The original title of the concept evening was: Something old something new something borrowed something blue, as required by the good luck tradition for the wedding dress in the Anglo-Saxon world. Indeed, each of the four pieces refers to one of the four elements of good luck. Together, they are also meant to bring the Gauthier Dance JUNIORS much luck for their future in dance!

Something old: A remarkably fitting choice for the JUNIORS is Jardi Tancat (Catalan for an enclosed garden). Nacho Duato also created his choreographic debut in 1983 for a junior company, NDT 2. The atmospheric piece is named after the eponymous album by Catalan folk singer Maria del Mar Bonet, an icon of the resistance against the Franco regime. The lyrics, like the dance of the three pairs clad in earthy colors, evoke the hard peasant life, in the relentless fight against the dryness and barrenness of the Catalan soil.

Something new: Virginie Brunelle is considered one of the great hopes of Canadian dance. Those familiar with the two previous collaborations with Gauthier Dance will confirm this. The intimate, poetic group piece Beating for the concept evening Grandes Dames aimed to synchronize the heartbeats of the performers. In the passionate solo Off White for The Dying Swans Project, which she created during the pandemic via Zoom from Canada, she had a dancer run against loneliness. Her next premiere for the JUNIORS is already in the pipeline. The excitement is building!

Something borrowed: Lickety-Split comes across as relaxed despite its speedy title, and is especially very human and humorous. To the hypnotic music of Californian indie folk singer Devendra Banhart, Alejandro Cerrudo, then the resident choreographer of Hubbard Street Dance Company Chicago, sketched the encounter of three couples: sensual, mysterious, and with a touch of eccentricity. In one of its first seasons, Gauthier Dance included the piece in the program as part of the dance evening Lucky Seven in 2011. Now it is time to pass this dance jewel on to the next young theater company...

Something blue: Barak Marshall's The Blue Bride is a winking lesson about a doomed love and the dangers of naivety, blind obedience, and jealousy. In the style of a Moritat, it begins with the bride at the altar, waiting in vain for her groom, and ends with a gruesome yet comical wedding massacre. The color blue in the title refers to the psychological instability of the abused bride, who morphs into a revenger and murderer throughout the piece. Sarcastic, witty, and underscored with love songs from around the world, The Blue Bride promises to be an extremely entertaining, fast-paced tragicomedy.

In addition to the four good luck choreographies, Eric Gauthier explores in a very special new format what brings the claim "Dream Team" to life. As the host of a podcast format, he will – like in a radio show – speak about the topic of artistic collaboration in two blocks. In Podcast Vol. 1, he interviews the choreographers involved: How does the artistic approach differ in a group piece compared to solos or pas de deux? In Podcast Vol. 2, there will be conversations with the performers – the JUNIORS. How does the best collaboration in dance succeed? And when and how does the "Dream Team Spirit" arise?

Contributors
Choreography
Virginie Brunelle
Barak Marshall
Eric Gauthier
Alejandro Cerrudo
Nacho Duato
Artistic Direction
Eric Gauthier
Ballet Master
Tara Yipp
Dance
Rebecca Amoroso
Rong Chang
Atticus Dobbie
Garance Goutard-Dekeyser
Joan Jansana Escobedo
Mathilde Roberge

Tickets for this event are no longer available - Information / Tickets at 0711-4020720

Stuttgart

3/13/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 24.00

Romy Hausmann & Fortuna Ehrenfeld

ROMY HAUSMANN is a multitalent. At the flea market, she finds a Princess Standard typewriter from the 1960s. From then on, she hammers out 52 torn fragments onto paper during restless nights, inspired by the uncorrectability, and lets them be set to music by the Cologne producer Martin Bechler (FORTUNA EHRENFELD).

ROMY HAUSMANN shakes off all the niceties and stereotypes of a so-called power woman like an annoying fly, and we see her with flowing hair and a champagne glass on the fire escape on her way UP. Where life still scratches and bites and burns.
ROMY HAUSMANN throws her heart onto the brightly polished operating table for filleting with shameless hardness and tender courage. But no matter how often we saw it apart - it doesn’t stop beating. Romy Hausmann carefully folds all the vulnerabilities of a scratched life into a small parchment umbrella to decorate her next, but certainly not her last, drink.

Fearless, shameless, brave and wild.

With enchanting vulnerability and disarming closeness at the ear of the listeners, she throws last love and cold-blooded gall against all the anger, to avoid being consumed by it. Together with her, we let ourselves fall blindly into "Princess Standard", eyes closed, swaying, into a musical bed created by none other than Fortuna Ehrenfeld. A bed that seems to have been waiting only for this wordy literary suicide and surely needs to be freshly made by tomorrow morning.
The Hausmann/ Bechler duo presents a massive album of beat-driven danceability and intoxicating piano ballads out of nowhere.

Show some guts! Sing along, Sister!

Stuttgart

2/21/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 41.95

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