The most celebrated young thriller voices from BookTok and Bookstagram are going on a tour in Germany – bringing suspense live to the bookstores! With Linda Schipp (“GUILTY PLEASURE”) as well as changing guests like Antonia Wesseling, Josi Wismar, Colin Hadler, Katie Kento, Chris Warnat, Sven Jacobs, and Cleo Konrad, you can expect evenings full of dark secrets, surprising twists, and real thriller vibes. Exclusively with us in Bonn is Sven Jacobs with his new thriller Last Hour of Death.

Presented by: Sven Jacobs, born in 1988, grew up and resides in Bonn. After completing his Abitur and a year of voluntary social service, he took his state exam as a health and nursing care professional in 2013. Already as a teenager, he wrote short stories and novels that he never published. Besides writing, he enjoys reading and has been living this hobby since 2020 as a book blogger under the name books_of_sven on Instagram.

Linda Schipp wakes up in the mornings to tell stories. Whether as an author or professional storyteller. Linda Schipp, 31 years old, has been dealing with the dramaturgy of captivating stories since her studies in communication science. After several successful years as a storyteller in several renowned PR agencies, she became self-employed to fulfill her childhood dream: "to live off writing" and to do it all over the world. Today, Linda Schipp lives near Düsseldorf and tells stories full-time – as an author, editor, audiobook narrator, and on social media. She writes dopamine-loaded next-generation thrillers that transport readers to the most picturesque places in the world. As a backpacker, she has already explored most of her paradise settings herself.

Doors open: 6:30 PM

STRANGE KIND OF WOMEN – The Classic Deep Purple Years
The World‘s Only Female Rockband with their Hommage to DEEP PURPLE

As ROCK CLASSICS by DEEP PURPLE like HIGHWAY STAR, SPEED KING, CHILD IN TIME, BURRN or the legendary SMOKE ON THE WATER emerged in the hard rock scene in the 70s, these 5 musicians were not even born!!!
The approximately 1.5-hour stage performance with their passionate, energetic temperament conveys an authentic impression of the work of the rock icons and impresses both the uninitiated and scene veterans alike. Only a few bands manage to actually get close to their role models in show and sound. This also caught the attention of Ian Paice, the legendary drummer of Deep Purple and the only remaining founding member of Deep Purple, who has since been so enthusiastic that he even performed with them at a joint concert in Graz. Afterwards, he said: "It is really a lot of fun to play with them. They do a really great job, have a fantastic sound, and give their all. I really enjoyed playing with them."
The lineup of "Strange Kind Of Women – The Classic Deep Purple Years" consists of five professional, internationally operating musicians. Acting as frontwomen are those who enjoy admiration and fame in Italy: Since autumn 2023, the London-based lead singer RONNIE has been the voice of the band alongside guitarist Eliana Cargnelutti (the new hope of Italian blues rock) in the front row. They are accompanied by Chiara Cotugno on drums, Margherita Gruden on keyboards, and Elettra Pizzale on bass.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Viktoria Braun presents an Asian-inspired menu that combines exotic spices, fresh ingredients, and creative compositions. Each course is accompanied by a suitable wine that harmoniously complements the flavors. An evening full of surprises, enjoyment, and culinary finesse – for all who want to experience the taste of distant lands.

Included services:
- Menu evening 4 courses
- A glass of Cremant as an aperitif
- Suitable wine pairing for each course 0.2l per person

Please note: Alcoholic beverages will be served at this event.

Entry: 18:45 End: 22:00

Admission: 6:30 pm

The Schleswig-Holstein musician and composer Richard Wester celebrates his 70th birthday and 50 years of performing with this program.
In the program 70/50…Best of, he plays with his excellent band a selection of his most famous "Songs Without Words," energetic and virtuosic instrumental music, stylistically somewhere between folk, jazz, and rock, simply good music!

Copyright Photo: Jasper Grätsch

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Roberto Capitoni – "60 is the new 40"
Poses the thesis that... 60 is the new 40, because the best years come after the good ones, and that was something neither the dinosaurs nor the inhabitants of Pompeii could claim. Are the good years really sex, drugs & rock 'n' roll? Or more like public swimming pools, ice cream, and fries with mayo?

Doors open: 7:00 PM

When the gates to the underworld open on Halloween, people hide in Grimmwood Creek. Everyone, except Parker. She finally wants to learn the truth about her mother's mysterious death. Against all reason, she jumps through one of the gates and lands in a realm without light, ruled by sin and cruelty. To survive, she makes a fatal pact with the attractive demon Azael.

Presented by: Becca S. Hale is a New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels. She comes from a quaint village in southern Germany. Her heart beats for romantic stories and fantastical worlds. When she isn’t working on a new story, you can find her at the piano, with a good book or a paintbrush and paper in hand. On Instagram and TikTok, she shares insights from her life as a writer under @beccaschreibt.

Admission: 6:30 PM

Tour promoter: PLUS KONZERT SERVICE
Individually brilliant and commercially successful even among critics, 10cc is one of the most influential and enduring bands in pop history. This reflects the quality of their timeless songs. Who doesn't know the radio favorites like "I’m Not In Love," "Dreadlock Holiday," "Things We Do For Love," "Wallstreet Shuffle," "Donna," and many others – this is not just pop, this is ART-POP or even PROG-POP!
10cc has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. The band continues to tour across the globe, with sold-out concerts, e.g., Royal Albert Hall or Carnegie.
The founding and continuing leading member of the group is Graham Gouldman, whose status as one of the most important songwriters is undisputed – recently confirmed by his induction into America’s Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in New York. Hits for bands like The Hollies (including "Bus Stop"), Herman’s Hermits ("No Milk Today"), or The Yardbirds ("For Your Love," "Heart Full of Soul") come from his pen.
In the 1970s, when the charts were dominated by perhaps the most creative and flamboyant pop stars in pop history, such as David Bowie, Queen, Elton John, or Rod Stewart, 10cc was less focused on the celebrity image and concentrated their energy on producing highly sophisticated rock songs.
All band members had different influences back then, Gouldman recounts. “I was impressed by people like Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Jimmy Webb, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, and the Everly Brothers. Eric Stewart was the rock 'n' roll, blues, and R&B guy, while Kevin Godley and Lol Creme were more into artistic and avant-garde acts, including Jacques Brel. And that was what made 10cc: what happened when we brought all these influences together." With "Donna," the breakthrough came in 1972; 10cc reached number 2 in the UK charts.
All four band members sang, played instruments, and produced, so none held a prominent role within the band. “The combination of the four of us in the creative process made the difference,” says Gouldman. 10cc also did not need an external producer. Thus, their album "The Original Soundtrack" from 1975 received wide acclaim from audiences and the media.
After the album "How Dare You," Godley and Creme left the quartet. All band members pursued very successful careers. Gouldman and Stewart continued to bring 10cc great successes, producing 10cc albums into the 1990s. In 2006, Universal released a "Best-of" album and in 2012, for the 40th anniversary, a 5-CD box set with 80 tracks.
Although Graham Gouldman has pursued other projects since the 1980s, he says that the current lineup of 10cc (two other members have been with the band since the 1970s) is becoming more and more sought after year by year. This is wonderful because the band loves touring and is excited to address a cross-generational audience today, not only the fans from back then.

Copyright Photo: Graham Gouldman

Doors open: 7:00 PM

The two gentlemen Podewitz have finally graduated in back school. Since then, they spend their days in couch ecstasy and view life from the sofa perspective. Because a sofa is the basket for the inner couch potato. This way, one can chill philosophically and ask the medium-sized questions:

Why do some athletes show strong weaknesses? Is an aging eco-friendly person a "whole grain geezer"? Is caution better than a nightstand? And what to do with the old nobility? Retirement home or assisted ruling?

By the way: what many didn’t know: the shortest month of the year is May, because it only has 3 letters.

"Sowas kommt von Sofas" is sex for the diaphragm and Botox for the brain.

Podewitz will soon be coming to your region!

Advantage: Soon there will be the complete program right around the corner for you to attend and see for yourself.

Disadvantage: You just have to make the extra trip!

Manufacturer's note: The new program offers the following improvements compared to the previous model:

More legroom for the audience

Leather jokes

Heated gag disc

2 additional exits for sneaking out before the break

Take advantage of the PODEWITZ action weeks:

Every audience member receives an additional 20 free minutes*. (Previously known as "intermission".)

*only valid for new customers

Copyright: Podewitz

Doors open: 19:00

Dr. Henry Jekyll has invited to a festive evening at his London mansion. Surrounded by good friends, he intends to announce his engagement to Lisa St. James. However, a dark shadow quickly falls over the merry gathering: Dr. Jekyll suffers from unexplained attacks and appears to be increasingly losing control. Some guests reveal themselves as shady figures. The prostitute Lucy Sharpness bursts into the celebration claiming to be the host's true fiancee. And who is the eerie Mr. Hyde, who seems to know the mansion inside out? Terrible murders take place, and a dark secret is uncovered. What was supposed to be a joyful celebration turns into a night of horror...

In this horror comedy, you will be right in the middle of the action; the audience is part of the plot. Of course, you can also watch the events solely from a spectator perspective. In between scenes, the kitchen monsters will serve you a delicious 4-course meal. A thrilling combination of dinner and theater. Suitable for even the faintest of hearts.

Admittance: 30 minutes before the beginning

The siblings Vincent and Sophie Neeb discovered in early youth the unique and intense musical experience of playing as a piano duo. Throughout their artistic development, they have been awarded numerous times from the very beginning: Among other achievements, they won the competition at the International Piano Duo Festival Bad Herrenalb in 2013, the WDR Classical Prize from the City of Münster in 2015, and the first prize at the Southwest German Chamber Music Competition in Bad Dürkheim. In 2017, they earned the Primo Premio Assoluto as well as numerous special prizes at the Concorso pianistico internazionale Roma for four-hand piano. The following year, they became scholarship holders of the Hans and Eugenia Jütting Foundation, and they are also scholarship holders of the Yehudi Menuhin Live Music Now association.

Program: Works for two pianos by: W.A. Mozart, S. Heelein, E. Schulhoff, C. Debussy, O. Messiaen, G. Kurtág, and M. Ravel.

Festival der Travestie – A rush of glamour, emotions, and great stage art!
Directed & hosted by the incomparable Maria Crohn

Welcome to a show that does not just entertain – but captivates, touches, and delights.
The Festival der Travestie is an evening full of magic, transformation, and unforgettable moments. A spectacle of shine, humor, music, and emotions that transforms the stage into a world where anything seems possible.

Here, great entertainment meets real feelings.
Live singing meets sharp-tongued comedy.
Glamour meets depth.
And every single minute pulses with energy, passion, and personality.

As soon as the lights go out and the curtain rises, a journey begins through dazzling worlds full of elegance, fantasy, and surprises. Where a moment turns into goosebumps, a song into pure emotion, and a performance into an experience that lingers long after.

The artists of the evening are masters of transformation – charismatic, expressive, and full of stage presence. With impressive precision, passion, and a lot of heart, they create characters that are sometimes glamorous, sometimes hilariously funny, sometimes moving, and sometimes even profoundly touching.

Whether grand ballads, stand-up comedy, legendary parodies, or emotional moments – each scene possesses its own magic and makes this evening something truly special.

And at the center: Maria Crohn.
With charm, wit, and unmistakable charisma, she guides through the evening and connects humor, emotion, and entertainment with impressive ease. Sometimes quick-witted and loud, sometimes feeling and approachable – but always authentic and captivating.

The Festival der Travestie stands for diversity, freedom, and the art of reinventing oneself repeatedly. For an evening full of joie de vivre, courage, and true stage magic.

Why should you experience this show?

• Because you want to laugh.
• Because you want to marvel.
• Because you love great entertainment.
• Because this show uniquely combines heart, humor, and glamour.

This show exceeds expectations, plays with clichés, and celebrates life in all its colors.

Secure your tickets now for an evening full of emotions, elegance, and spectacular entertainment.

Festival der Travestie -
A stage full of shine.
An evening full of feeling.
An experience that stays.

Admission: 6:30 PM

Swinging jazz duets on two grand pianos:

CHRIS HOPKINS meets his PIANO FRIENDS

>The Great American Songbook – and more!<
by George Gershwin to Duke Ellington

Casually elegant, captivating, entertaining.

Chris Hopkins, the choice German born in Princeton/New Jersey, is one of the busiest musicians in the international jazz scene with his melodic, swinging style. Recently, he received numerous awards such as the “Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik” and the “Prix de L’Académie du Jazz (Paris).” He was recently honored as the “Keeper of the Flame” for his contributions to classic jazz in Europe. Over 4000 concerts and festivals alongside greats like Clark Terry, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Bucky Pizzarelli, Scott Hamilton, or Butch Miles have taken him throughout Europe, to the USA, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

Chris Hopkins shares a special passion with a few pianists around the world for the tradition of swinging jazz piano from Fats Waller to Erroll Garner and Oscar Peterson, and has long found his own musical language based on his idols. Nowadays, there are perhaps two dozen pianists who master the technically demanding art of this orchestral piano genre, which creates highly communicative and magical encounters, especially in a duo setting. Every year, as part of his “Piano-Friends” series on two grand pianos, Hopkins invites a new guest of international stature as a duo partner.

The program features stylistic compositions by the old masters as well as skillfully arranged pieces from the Swing era and the “Great American Songbook” from George Gershwin to Duke Ellington. It is not about a nostalgically idealized look back, but about the contemporary continuation of this fascinating pianistic art form, filled with enormous playfulness and great joy in brilliant and captivating improvisation.

Doors open: 11:00 AM, Free seating.

Swinging Jazz duets on two grand pianos:

CHRIS HOPKINS meets his PIANO FRIENDS

>The Great American Songbook – and more!
from George Gershwin to Duke Ellington

Casual-elegant, captivating, entertaining.

Chris Hopkins, born in Princeton, New Jersey, and now based in Germany, is among the most active musicians in the international jazz scene with his melodic, swinging style. Recently, he has received numerous awards such as the "Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik" and the "Prix de L'Académie du Jazz (Paris)." He was also honored as the "Keeper of the Flame" for his contributions to classic jazz in Europe. With over 4000 concerts and festivals alongside legends like Clark Terry, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Bucky Pizzarelli, Scott Hamilton, and Butch Miles, he has performed all over Europe, the USA, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

Chris Hopkins shares a special passion for the tradition of swinging jazz piano from Fats Waller to Erroll Garner and Oscar Peterson with only a few pianists in the world. Building on his idols, he has developed his own musical language. Today, there may be around two dozen pianists who master the technically demanding art of this orchestral piano genre, creating highly communicative and magical encounters especially in duos. Each year, as part of his "Piano Friends" series, Hopkins invites a new internationally renowned guest as a duo partner at two grand pianos.

The program includes iconic compositions from the old masters as well as cleverly arranged pieces from the Swing era and the "Great American Song Book" from George Gershwin to Duke Ellington. The focus is not on a nostalgic look back, but on the contemporary continuation of this fascinating pianistic art form, with great playful spirit and immense joy in brilliant and captivating improvisation.

Doors Open: 7:00 PM, Free Seating

Discover the diversity of Europe on your plate: Our chef Heiko Müller serves a variety of small, characteristic dishes from different countries, lovingly arranged as tapas. Each course is accompanied by a suitable wine pairing that perfectly highlights the flavors and specialties of the region. An evening full of enjoyment, variety, and culinary discoveries.

Inclusions:
- 4-course menu
- A glass of Cremant as an aperitif
- Matching wine pairing for each course 0.2l per person

Please note: Alcoholic beverages will be served at this event.

Admission: 18:45 End: 22:00

Two hundred years ago, the advanced civilization of the Atlanteans sank after all their technologies turned against them and caused a great flood. That is the official version. But we, the families of the fallen council, know better. Jealous of the other kingdoms, they turned the artifacts and technologies given by us against us and thus sealed our doom.

Presented by: Fascinated by her dreams, E. E. Jansen wrote down each and every one of them, where her debut series Wicked Ascent also finds its origin. Together with her companion Ozzy, a heap of ideas and manuscripts, she lives in Leverkusen.

Doors open: 6:30 PM

Maite Itoiz – Spanish instrumentalist, star soprano, and wife of John Kelly is the heart of the duo Maite Itoiz and John Kelly.

The duo was very successful with the symphonic rock band "Elfenthal" and the duet project "Maite Itoiz & John Kelly". There were various album releases, live tours, festivals, galas with excellent reviews, chart placements, and successes.

In the founding years of the Kelly Family, John Kelly was the lead singer of the band with top No. 1 hits such as "Who'll come with me" or "The Last Rose of Summer". The Kelly Family sold over 25 million albums and over 2 million videos and achieved millions of streams on all platforms. Live, the Kelly Family performed in front of over 20 million people in Europe, Asia, the USA, Canada, Russia, and Africa.

In 2026, he will once again embark on a major Germany tour under the format "Maite Itoiz & John Kelly" Best of 20 Years Anniversary Tour. Of course, Maite Itoiz and John Kelly also have many Kelly Family classics in tow.

It will be a truly magical journey through 20 years of music history with a selection of the 20 most popular songs of the duo – whether as solo artists or with the ensembles "Elfenthal", "The Kelly Family", or "Kingdom of Navarre". They will also present four new songs, including their new single and a new "Best Of" album. An emotional rollercoaster, accompanied by enchanting, harmonious duets and instruments such as Celtic harp, cello, piano, guitars, and world music percussion. Laughter, tears... an unforgettable experience for all who long for nostalgia.

Doors open at 19:00.

In "Dracula", you are right in the middle of an equally absurd and eerie-comical story. Led by Dracula's assistant Renfield, you visit the vampire count at his castle, travel with him to London to the prestigious Royals Club, and to the infamous night club "Red Cave." You meet the young real estate agent Jonathan Harker, undergo the vampire trials of Sadie van Helsing, and worry about the beautiful Mina. Because Dracula has his eye on her. A word of advice: Watch out for your necks...

In this horror comedy, you are right in the thick of it, the audience is part of the action. Of course, you can also follow the events entirely from the spectator's perspective. Between the scenes, the kitchen monsters serve you a delicious 4-course meal. An exciting mix of dinner and theater. Also suitable for those with weak nerves.

Admission: 30 minutes before the start

Finally everything!
Sabine Domogala can't help it: Whether on the ARD Ladies Night, on the various stages of the republic, or wherever she happens to be. Germany's unique life and motivation coach MUST help: "I am chosen, what should I do?!"

This unshakeable self-understanding is just one of her trademarks. With irresistible charm, dry humor, and tremendous wordplay, Domogala, as a self-proclaimed coaching legend, presents wonderfully exaggerated case studies on how life is better not lived, offers absurd advice that at best changes things, improves nothing at all, and amazes with extraordinary self-help tools. Suddenly, a simple hammer becomes a multifunctional megatool for self- and "other-optimization"!

To the delight of the audience, especially since the Berlin political scene has recently become part of Domogala's area of expertise. The master of preventive help is everywhere - always positive, always solution-oriented!

"Finally everything!" is a truly comedic, entertaining "coaching sham," where audience questions are welcome but not mandatory. In any case, something will happen: "You'll go home later and not recognize yourself anymore!" A promise that this exceptional coach has always kept so far.

"Her program (Finally everything!) is wonderful. The audience at the Schauspiel-Haus enjoys participating (…) Guests step into the absurd without realizing it. It’s wonderful that the Bonn native serves the whole thing so dryly that you first hang on her lips, and then catch yourself finding her ideas truly strange." (Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger/Oberbergischer Anzeiger//Kölnische Rundschau/Oberbergische Volkszeitung)

Doors open: 7:00 PM