Dizzily fast finger-things

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 doesn't play it safe, but plays with certainty on risk. Only then can he show what he would like to see himself. It's the thrill of the trick that no one else can do, that relaxes him with anticipation.

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

(Foto: © Puppenbühne Maatzamba)

Step right up and the stage is free for the strongest girl in the world! Pippi Longstocking is coming to the puppet theater and brings whirlwind, wit, and a lot of adventure. With her red braids, oversized shoes, cheeky smile, and a suitcase full of gold coins, she shows how to turn the world upside down. The friendship with Annika and Thomas is at the center of it all. Together, the children experience a fantastic time. Of course, the monkey Mr. Nilsson and the horse Nobody Uncle are also along for the ride. Look forward to a funny, colorful, and exciting performance for the whole family – full of courage, imagination, and loads of fun!

A production by the puppenbuehne Maatzamba, Schwäbisch Gmünd
Theater for children aged 5 and up

Tickets for the school performance available only on request 3 weeks in advance

Admission: 09:30 AM

Remaining tickets may be available at the box office.

(Photo: © Puppenbühne Maatzamba)

Step right in and let the show begin for the strongest girl in the world! Pippi Longstocking is coming to the puppet theater, bringing a whirlwind of fun, wit, and plenty of adventure. With her red braids, oversized shoes, cheeky smile, and a suitcase full of gold coins, she shows us how to turn the world upside down. Her friendship with Annika and Tommy is at the heart of the story. The three of them have a fantastic time together. Of course, her monkey Mr. Nilsson and her horse Little Uncle are along for the ride, too. Look forward to a funny, colorful, and exciting performance for the whole family—full of courage, imagination, and lots of fun!

A production by Puppenbuehne Maatzamba, Schwäbisch Gmünd
Theater for children aged 5 and up

The Kulturring recommends purchasing tickets in advance:
Getränkeland, Im Wasen 11, 72654 Neckartenzlingen or at kulturring-neckartenzlingen.reservix.de
Tickets can only be reserved by emailing info@kulturring-neckartenzlingen.de.

Doors open: 3:30 p.m.

Any remaining tickets may be available at the box office.

Dizzily fast finger-things

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 doesn't play it safe, but plays with certainty on risk. Only then can he show what he would like to see himself. It's the thrill of the trick that no one else can do, that relaxes him with anticipation.

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

JOHN JONES is primarily known as the powerful and charismatic singer of the OYSTERBAND – a band that has been one of the defining figures of the folk and roots scene since the 1980s. Originally founded as The Whitstable Oyster Company Ceilidh Band, the group evolved into one of the most successful Ceilidh bands in the UK.
Later, it became a leading folk-rock band in the genre under the name OYSTERBAND. The band has released more than 20 albums and has performed at the most important festivals in the UK, Europe, and Canada. They have collaborated with the most renowned folk artists and produced award-winning albums. RAY "CHOOPER" COOPER contributed to the band's sound starting in 1990 with his bass playing, background vocals, and cello. AL SCOTT has been associated with OYSTERBAND for over 30 years. After their farewell tour "The Long Goodbye," a new chapter begins for them now. Together, Ray, Al, and John play a variety of instruments and present songs and instrumental pieces from their respective repertoires, complemented by new songs and well-known hits.

Doors open: 19:00

Spectacular experiments, astonishing effects & intelligent comedy

When physics suddenly becomes a show
Can you laugh about physics? Can science amaze? And can an experiment make both children and adults sit with their mouths agape at the same time?
Those who first think of formulas, textbooks, and complicated calculations when it comes to physics will experience a surprise on October 14, 2026, at the Erich-Scherer-Zentrum in Frickenhausen. Because that evening, physics will not only be explained – it will become a show.
The Friends of the Community School Frickenhausen e.V. are bringing a science show called "Physikanten & Co." to Frickenhausen, where amazement is explicitly encouraged. Spectacular experiments, astonishing effects, and intelligent comedy come together to entertainingly show: Physics is everywhere – and it can be really fun.
It's not about dry theory or who knows the most formulas. The Physikanten make scientific phenomena visible and tangible. There's room for awe, laughter, and participation. This very mix has made the Physikanten's science shows an experience that is explicitly not just aimed at students. Because that evening, children, teenagers, parents, grandparents, and all curious people should be able to experience together how surprising science can be. Perhaps one or two will even go home with a slightly different perspective on everyday life – after all, physics is hiding in places where we sometimes least expect it.
For the Friends of the Community School, the event is something special. With the science show, we want to once again demonstrate that school and learning can extend far beyond the classroom. At the same time, we aim to bring people of all generations together with an extraordinary event evening and awaken a shared joy for discovery and wonder.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the stage at Erich-Scherer-Zentrum Frickenhausen will be set for science! Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the show begins at 6:30 PM.
And for those who still believe that physics is primarily a matter for textbooks and collections of formulas, this evening might offer an opportunity to reconsider their opinion.
Because sometimes it takes just a single experiment to turn a "I never understand this!" into a amazed "How does that work?"

Entry: 6:00 PM

Ever since Carl Benz filed the patent for the first automobile 140 years ago and Gottlieb Daimler built the motorized carriage shortly afterward, Mercedes-Benz has been committed to continuous innovation in order to build the world’s most desirable cars for its customers.
This ambition has driven every innovation – from the world’s first automobile in 1886 to today’s intelligent and fascinating electric vehicles.

The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé and the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ combine signature AMG V8 power with advanced technology, exclusive design and a broad range of capabilities, from high performance and long-distance comfort to effortless everyday usability.
Look forward to an impressive presentation of these new AMG eight-cylinder models, hosted by Product Manager Cristina Solaro, who will guide you through the visionary design lines, pioneering technologies and distinctive features of these exceptional models.

Immerse yourself in the world of modern vehicle development and take the opportunity to speak personally with our expert.
The event concludes with a guided tour, where you will enjoy exclusive insights into the production of a Mercedes-Benz model alongside our guide.

During the product presentation at the Customer Center, you will be served a fine selection of finger food:

Feta cream
Tomato jam / cucumber / bread crumble

Gnocchi pillows
Hokkaido pumpkin / morels / herb foam

Sliced roast beef
Port wine jus / grilled broccoli / celery purée

Apple tart
Cinnamon / white chocolate

(Changes to the culinary offering are reserved.)

Notes:
• Guests aged 14 and over may attend the event.
• Soft drinks, sparkling wine, beer and an espresso are included in the ticket price.
• The event ends at around 9:00 p.m.
• If you have any questions about the event, please contact event50@mercedes-benz.com

Also discover the AMG Collection in the Customer Center shop and enjoy a 10% discount.

Our General Terms and Conditions apply (www.mercedes-benz.de/veranstaltungen).

A significant anniversary: 140 years of innovation
In 2026, Mercedes-Benz celebrates “140 years of innovation” and continuous progress.
Ever since Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler revolutionized mobility with their groundbreaking developments, Mercedes-Benz has stood for pioneering technologies and inventive spirit. As part of this anniversary year, we are offering our guests a special platform to experience innovation through selected events – from past achievements and today’s mobility highlights to the solutions of tomorrow.

[Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ | Combined fuel consumption: 13.7–13.4 l/100 km | Combined CO₂ emissions: 312–305 g/km | CO₂ class: G]

[Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé | Combined fuel consumption: 13.3–13 l/100 km | Combined CO₂ emissions: 303–296 g/km | CO₂ class: G]

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Experience fascinating insights into the world of Mercedes-Benz at our event series "Blick hinter die Kulissen".

Start at the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center Sindelfingen with a warm welcome and an introductory presentation on energy production at Mercedes-Benz. Then, at each event, you will discover a different exciting area of the Sindelfingen plant and experience firsthand how our automobiles are created.

During the behind-the-scenes look at the power plant, you will walk directly from the customer center to the site of the action. The power plant offers an impressive view into the engine hall and the heating control room. A gas turbine and waste heat boiler towering up to 45 meters are additional highlights on the tour through the power plant. From the “outside balcony” of the chimney, you will also discover the photovoltaic system on parking garages 301 and 17/4 and learn interesting background information about energy generation from sunlight.

Participation is possible from 14 years of age.

Free parking is available directly at the customer center. Our terms and conditions apply (www.mercedes-benz.de/veranstaltungen).

Entry from 3:45 PM.

Kinners, it's time: we need more show! More Polit-Tunterie that once again holds a mirror up to our standardized performance society! Expect nothing and everything at the "Ranzig", the queens' show with @lotzi_lowhaeng and @therealcarmenbert on February 27, 2026, at 8 PM at the Reutlingen @kulturzentrum_franz.k

Carmen Bert and Lindsay Lowhäng stand for trashy queen antics, fierce social criticism, terrible flamboyance, a whole lot of love, and will spit all of that in excess at your feet, bringing the franz.K to a boil!

Get ready for a literary journey that hits straight to the heart. Johanna von Wild reads from Das Schicksal der Herzogin. At first, the life of the young Sibylla von Anhalt seems like a fairy tale. But when her husband ascends the throne of Württemberg, the once carefree love marriage quickly transforms into a daily life filled with humiliation. From then on, she finds solace only in her beloved apothecary. Listen closely as, under the strict gaze of the court, a dangerous affection for a court physician unexpectedly blossoms. Secure your seats for this profound story about female strength.

Johanna von Wild, also known as Biggi Rist, born in 1964 in Reutlingen, worked as a technical assistant in medical laboratory diagnostics and research. She spent two years in Melbourne, Australia, before moving to Lower Saxony with her husband and publishing her first crime novel in 2012. In 2019, she switched to the genre of historical novels, with two of her books already nominated for the Golden Homer. In her free time and on vacation, she prefers to spend her time in nature and at interesting places, always in search of new inspiration to bring the exciting stories of long ago back to life.

Catarina oder von der Schönheit, Faschisten zu töten

Tiago Rodrigues
Translated into German by Niki Graça

Premiere: October 17, 2026

There is a summer tradition in this Portuguese family: every year, on the anniversary of the murder of agricultural worker Catarina Eufémia by henchmen of the Salazar dictatorship on May 19, 1954, a fascist is killed. The family gathering begins with food and drink and ends with the shooting of the offender who was kidnapped beforehand. It seems that an injustice is being avenged here. When the daughter refuses to continue the ritual because she no longer believes in the logic of retribution and doubts that violence is a legitimate means of defending freedom and democracy, a complex political and ethical debate begins within the family.
The play raises weighty questions that touch directly on the realities of our society. What is a fascist today, and how do fascist rhetorics work? What does it actually mean to “act politically” today? What can a robust democracy offer if resistance is not to turn into violence? Are we allowed to break the rules of democracy if we are looking for other/better ways to defend it? Is the central challenge today not precisely “learning to fight fascism in a non-fascist way,” as Eva von Redecker puts it?
And what contemporary, forward-looking aesthetics of resistance can theatre articulate here?

Tiago Rodrigues, born in Portugal in 1977, is an actor, director, playwright and producer, and has been director of the renowned Avignon Festival since 2022. Over the past 20 years, he has created more than 40 productions in over 25 countries, founded the company Mundo Perfeito with Magda Bizarro in 2003, and became director of the Teatro Nacional D. Maria II in Lisbon in 2015. He has received numerous prizes and honors, including the 2018 XV Europe Theatre Prize for New Theatrical Realities, the title of “Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” of the French Republic in 2019, and the Prémio Pessoa, Portugal’s most prestigious award for the arts and sciences.

“Catarina e a beleza de matar fascistas” premiered in Portugal in 2020, directed by Tiago Rodrigues, and has toured widely throughout Europe.
The German-language premiere of “Catarina oder von der Schönheit Faschisten zu töten” took place on February 14, 2026, directed by Mateja Koleznik at Schauspielhaus Bochum.

As a general rule, we offer our audience a post-show discussion after every performance. For these, we will invite representatives from Tübingen’s civic community as well as visitors with a range of areas of expertise. As part of these discussions, the Zimmertheater is collaborating with the University of Tübingen’s Institute for Research on Right-Wing Extremism. We extend our special thanks to Prof. Dr. Léonie de Jonge.


Cast

Marco: Paul Smollich
Rui: Udo Rau
Isabel: Christina Weiser
Sara: Sophie Maria Scherrieble
Antonio: Thomas Bockelmann
Romeu: Malte Flierenbaum

Director: Tobias Schilling
Set design/Costumes: Birgit Angele
Dramaturgy: Dr. Stefan Tigges
Technical team: Mike Michelius, Alexander Schwab

Publisher: Henschel Schauspiel


Post-show discussions following performances of Catarina oder Von der Schönheit, Faschisten zu töten
Saturday, October 24: Dr. Martin Ulmer, Tübingen History Workshop; Jessica Reichert, Young Tübingen History Workshop; and a representative of Young Guides Tübingen

Friday, October 30: Dr. Christopher Gohl and Dr. Bernd Villhauer, Global Ethic Institute Tübingen

Saturday, October 31: Representatives of Omas gegen Rechts

Thursday, November 5: Set designer and visual artist. Most recently head of the Costume Design program at the Berlin University of the Arts and, from 2004 to 2011, professor of scenography at the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design; and Rita Thiele, dramaturg and theatre practitioner. (In the presence of director Tobias Schilling)

Friday, November 6: Prof. Dr. Léonie de Jonge, Professor of Research on Right-Wing Extremism, Institute for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, University of Tübingen. (In the presence of director Tobias Schilling)

Friday, November 13: Dr. Sabine Volk, associate researcher at the Institute for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, University of Tübingen

Thursday, November 19: Prof. Dr. Annett Heft, Professor of Research on Right-Wing Extremism with a focus on media and publics; Dr. Kilian Bühling, research associate; Mareike Stürenburg, research associate; Institute for Research on Right-Wing Extremism, University of Tübingen

Friday, November 20: Prof. Dr. Tanja Thomas, Chair of Transformations of Media Culture, Media Studies, University of Tübingen

Saturday, November 21: Prof. Dr. Barbara Stauber, Professor of Educational Science with a focus on social pedagogy, Institute of Educational Science, University of Tübingen. (In the presence of director Tobias Schilling)

Thursday, December 17: Dr. Christopher Gohl, Dr. Bernd Villhauer, Global Ethic Institute Tübingen

This Bempflinger is wild, witty, and quick as a flash. With a sharp mind and charming humor, Mr. Hämmerle is rarely at a loss for an answer or excuse.

In the new program “ESCAPE ROOMS – alles im grünen Bereich!” he also has Hardrock Grandma Mrs. Schwerdtfeger, who still knows where the hammer is, and Hotte, the bar philosopher, with him. Together they show: Where it gets dangerous, the fun really begins! Whether it’s a visit to an escape room, in a survival camp, or in the theater with Schiller's Robbers.

Mr. Hämmerle is full of energy. He combines drive with cleverness - and despite all the complications of everyday life, he continually surprises with a healthy dose of joie de vivre.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

The world is upside down. Is it possible to laugh about it without switching off your brain?
Is it possible to forget yourself in lightness without escaping reality?
It is! Just experience Ulan & Bator. Their answer to any crisis of meaning is: Absurdity!
After Wirrklichkeit, Irreparabeln, and Zukunst, the new program of the two award-winning
clowns among intellectuals, the artists among comedians, the Dadaists among jesters. An evening that stimulates both the laughter muscles and the mind equally.

„Ächde Älbler“
Love is really close to Heaven!

For Hillus Herzdropfa, the simple formula of Thaddäus Troll applies:
„A Swabian is one who speaks Swabian“
Our Swabian land is not one of the federal states established by politicians,
rather it is a “cultural area,” a region where people share a common culture.
This includes Swabian thriftiness:
*“Rub the salt off the pretzel so that the guest doesn’t get thirsty!”
And of course Spätzle:
“Cheese Spätzle, cabbage Spätzle, bacon with Spätzle, potato Spätzle, Spätzle with sauce…..
Maultaschen are a must on every Swabian menu:
Maultaschen melted, Maultaschen in broth, Maultaschen with eggs…………Maultaschen VEGAN
(nobody is afraid of anything)
Accompanied by a small glass of cider:
A good cider heals every pain,
it is the Swabian's pearl.
Wine delights the heart of man,
and cider the whole guy! (source unknown)

What else belongs to a true Swabian, you will learn in this program!
Hillus Herzdropfa (true Swabians themselves) know everything about these Highlanders and what else brings the charm of the Alb!
Speaking dialect is a matter of honor for Hillus Herzdropfa!
A small excerpt from their Alb-Swabian dialect:
Zirengga?
Schdriggjäggle?
Aurawai?
Soidawieschd?

Hillu’s Herzdropfa – “Treasured Swabians”
Hillus Herzdropfa are sure:
“What does a person want more than to be a true Swabian?”
This program is a parody about the land and people in Swabian country!
Many writers describe us Swabians: “As hard as their soil is, the Swabian is tough and not very communicative, but not without mother wit.”
Hillus Herzdropfa are convinced that their Swabian dialect is the language of their hearts!
Dialect is the language of everyday life and is nowadays used more in private and family spaces.
However, Hillus Herzdropfa brings their dialect to the stage, so their so-called Swabian dialect remains in use as a “language of the heart!”
Dialect is not a language of old people, according to Hillus Herzdropfa's experience!
Younger generations do not use the dialect as a means of communication as much anymore, yet they appreciate the value of their/our dialect.
Let yourself be introduced to the everyday life of the Alb-Swabians and their dialect in our program “Hailigs Dialektle”!
Hillus Herzdropfa: We are proud that dear God made our Alb just for us!

Dobblett Gmobblet:
One may be curious about which characters “Hillus Herzdropfa” will present in the program “Dobblet gmobblet.”
You can be sure that you will receive “Hillus Herzdropfa” directly and in their usual dose. Their instinct for funny moments and encounters will be mixed by these full-blooded comedians with witty repartee and fine irony.
Their performance experience combined with insight into human nature and the desire to surprise their audience time and again is dear to the hearts of both.
Who doesn’t know what Dobblet gmobblet means will find out at a performance!!

Doors open at 19:00

SOLD OUT!

Feel-Good-Romance by the SPIEGEL bestselling author musically accompanied by "Batomae"...

A touching love story about the longing for authenticity and the magic of a great love

Romy loves the silence of her bookstore – and the security she finds behind tall shelves. But when her lease is terminated, her world falls apart. The only salvation is a deal that goes against everything Romy stands for: Max, a charismatic social media star, needs her store as a backdrop for his latest, grandly staged campaign.
For Max, books are just pretty props for the perfect video; for Romy, they are life. As the camera rolls, worlds collide: his glittering spotlight against her familiar coziness. But amidst the smell of paper and the flash of lights, both feel that the sparks between them are anything but staged.
As the shadows of Romy's past catch up with her, she must decide: Does she continue to hide between the pages of her books, or does she dare to step into a life with Max that is more beautiful than any romance novel?

“An important event. Whoever listens to the 'Voices' understands that we become richer through Ukraine and it lives within us.”
Wolfgang Eichwede, Founder of the Research Center for Eastern Europe, Bremen

Stimmen der Ukraine - eine musikalische Reise durch die Literatur der Ukraine
Since February 24, 2022, the world has changed. We also feel the effects of the war unleashed by Russia against its neighboring country here in Germany.
But what do we really know about Ukraine - aside from the daily horror reports?
Russia's war is not only directed against land and people, but also concerns Ukrainian culture and its independent history, the existence of which is denied by Russia or intended to be eliminated. However, in Ukraine, an indomitable striving for freedom and democracy has emerged over centuries like hardly anywhere else in the world. Stations on this path included the free Cossack republic of the 17th century and in our time the Revolution of Dignity on the Kyiv Maidan.
Berlin actors Jan Uplegger and Mareile Metzner will take you on a literary stroll through Ukraine. Musically accompanying this journey are the refugee singers Iryna Lazer, Iryna Razin, and Nataliia Kuprynenko, accompanied by the exceptional Ukrainian musician Yuriy Seredin on piano.
This creates an atmospherically dense portrait of this country in the heart of Europe.
Afterwards, we want to engage in a conversation with historian Franziska Davies about the past and future of Ukraine.

An event by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Zimmertheater Tübingen.
Admission is free. You can register via tickets@zimmertheater-tuebingen.de

February 24th changed the world.
Ukraine found itself at the epicenter of global attention. But what does the world really know about this country — aside from reports from the front and horrific images of destruction?
Ukraine is a land of amazing ethnic and religious diversity. For centuries, Greeks and Tatars, Armenians and Jews, Poles, Germans, and Ukrainians coexisted here. And it was here, in the heart of the Carpathians, that Austrian geographers of the 19th century determined the geographical center of Europe.
But the most distinct feature of Ukrainian history has always been the pursuit of freedom. From the free Cossack Republic of the 17th century — to the Revolution of Dignity in 2004 and the liberation struggle in 2022. This is the path of the unconquered, the path of dignity, the path of a culture that has endured despite centuries of bans and destruction.
Today, while listening to German translations of works by Lesya Ukrainka, Ivan Franko, Serhiy Zhadan, Hryhir Tyutyunnyk, Taras Shevchenko, Mykola Gogol — in the poignant performances of Jan Uplegger and Mareile Metzner — audiences will be able to discover a different Ukraine. Deep, cultural, polyphonic.
From traditional songs, atmospheric music, and the voices of Berlin actors, a portrait of the genuine Ukraine emerges — proud, sensitive, alive.
Musical accompaniment:
Iryna Lazer, Iryna Razin, Nataliia Kuprynenko, Yuriy Seredin.

An event by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Zimmertheater Tübingen.
Admission is free. You can register via tickets@zimmertheater-tuebingen.de