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fabrik Potsdam
Potsdam

fabrik Potsdam

Schiffbauergasse 10
14467 Potsdam

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The fabrik Potsdam, located at Schiffbauergasse 10, is an international center for dance and movement arts. Since its founding in 1990, it has developed into an important place for contemporary dance and offers diverse opportunities for both professional dancers and dance enthusiasts.

The program of fabrik Potsdam includes dance performances by established and emerging artists, a residency program, the annual festival "Potsdamer Tanztage" as well as workshops and regular courses for body work and dance. These offerings are aimed at amateurs, professionals, children, and adults and promote engagement with dance in all its facets.

The central location in Schiffbauergasse allows for good access to public transport. Nearby, there are stops for buses and trams that ensure convenient travel. For drivers, public parking and a parking garage are available in the vicinity.

In the surroundings of fabrik Potsdam, there are numerous gastronomic offerings ranging from cozy cafés to top-notch restaurants. This provides the opportunity to combine a visit to an event with culinary experiences and to end the evening in a pleasant atmosphere.

fabrik Potsdam is not only a place for top-notch performances but also a versatile event location. Whether private celebrations, corporate events or cultural events – the flexible room design and professional equipment provide the right setting for various occasions.

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Theater
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Historical building

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Indoor

Ambience

Classic

Environment

City

Parking

Disabled parking
Public parking
Parking garage/underground parking

Public transport

Approx. 200-500 meters

Accessible for disabled persons

Yes

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Exhibition
Company / Club party
Gala
Wedding
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Concert
Trade fair
Presentation
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Seminar / Training
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Theater / Show
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Upcoming events

WARTEN – Szenen aus der Zwischenwelt - Uraufführung
12/13/2024 at 7:30 PM / Potsdam

In WARTEN, a crackling raincoat, a whirligig, a rolling suitcase, and a 30-meter industrial zipper are in use. At the center of the action is a train station bench, above which hangs a two-meter-long pendulum clock. Waiting is a fundamental human experience. Maren Strack presents four different states in her new performance, from waiting in silence to the nervous frenzy of indefinite waiting. Silent waiting stimulates listening, and Maren Strack explores this state in delicate sound images – then again, the indefinite waiting in frenzy leads to exploding choreography outbreaks. Maren Strack's performances are known for their use of various everyday materials. The material is tested for its acoustic usability and is co-determining for the course of action of the performance.

Diamonds
12/20/2024 at 7:30 PM / Potsdam

A large light sculpture hangs above the stage. Nine dancers and a DJ gradually occupy the space and go through different moods, sometimes meditative, sometimes high-energy, but always connected to each other and the audience. Connections – between people, places, bodies, and communities – are a theme that Brazilian choreographer Renan Martins repeatedly grapples with. In a playful yet critical manner and influenced by his personal experiences as a queer person of color in Europe, Renan Martins combines dance and music with political reflection. Inspired by Bell Hooks' book All About Love: New Visions, Renan Martins and Unusual Symptoms explore our relationship with relationships and intimacy. Diamonds is a dance from separation to connection, about a society that constantly reinforces individualism. But how long can we endure without relationship, without belonging, without being together?

Diamonds
12/21/2024 at 7:30 PM / Potsdam

A large light sculpture hangs above the stage. Nine dancers and a DJ gradually occupy the space and go through different moods, sometimes meditative, sometimes high-energy, but always connected to each other and the audience. Connections – between people, places, bodies, and communities – are a theme that Brazilian choreographer Renan Martins repeatedly grapples with. In a playful yet critical manner and influenced by his personal experiences as a queer person of color in Europe, Renan Martins combines dance and music with political reflection. Inspired by Bell Hooks' book All About Love: New Visions, Renan Martins and Unusual Symptoms explore our relationship with relationships and intimacy. Diamonds is a dance from separation to connection, about a society that constantly reinforces individualism. But how long can we endure without relationship, without belonging, without being together?

Feierlichkeiten zur Beerdigung des Kapitalismus
1/17/2025 at 6:30 PM / Potsdam

"Hereby we want to announce that capitalism has peacefully passed away yesterday, after a long illness. We would like to invite you to a memorial service to celebrate the passing of an economic and social system that has divided opinions. But we now know that we must say goodbye and plan for a new future, for us, for the coming generations, and for the planet."

In this immersive theater experience, there will be space for letting go, for sadness, and for celebration. Feierlichkeiten zur Beerdigung des Kapitalismus is a performative ritual with elements of theater, dance, and music, which transitions into a communal celebration. Because when we cry together, we can also dance together. When we eat together, we can start talking about how we want to live together.

In simple language:

"Capitalism is dead. After a long time, we say goodbye to a system that has caused much conflict. Now it's time to start anew – for us, our children, and the Earth."

The play is about saying goodbye and new beginnings. The evening includes theater, dance, and music. The audience sometimes participates – for example, in questions, conversations, and discussions about our society. The play is humorous and shows how important community is. In the end, everyone eats together. (The meal is included in the ticket price.)

including dinner

Feierlichkeiten zur Beerdigung des Kapitalismus
1/18/2025 at 6:30 PM / Potsdam

"Hereby we want to announce that capitalism has peacefully passed away yesterday, after a long illness. We would like to invite you to a memorial service to celebrate the passing of an economic and social system that has divided opinions. But we now know that we must say goodbye and plan for a new future, for us, for the coming generations, and for the planet."

In this immersive theater experience, there will be space for letting go, for sadness, and for celebration. Feierlichkeiten zur Beerdigung des Kapitalismus is a performative ritual with elements of theater, dance, and music, which transitions into a communal celebration. Because when we cry together, we can also dance together. When we eat together, we can start talking about how we want to live together.

In simple language:

"Capitalism is dead. After a long time, we say goodbye to a system that has caused much conflict. Now it's time to start anew – for us, our children, and the Earth."

The play is about saying goodbye and new beginnings. The evening includes theater, dance, and music. The audience sometimes participates – for example, in questions, conversations, and discussions about our society. The play is humorous and shows how important community is. In the end, everyone eats together. (The meal is included in the ticket price.)

including dinner

Relationshifts / beide Loops (19h + 20h)
1/24/2025 at 7:00 PM / Potsdam

4x4 meters – a box. 2 performers – a couple.

The audience sits around the transparent cube. In a limited space, the various phases and dynamics of a relationship are negotiated through dance. From the romantically enthusiastic beginning, through the shared space and the feeling of deep roots and belonging, to phases of longing for autonomy, the desire to break out of established patterns, leaving obligations behind. The one-hour piece is repeated twice every evening in a linked structure. The audience is invited to watch one or both loops. In the same space, with the same choreographic structure, but with changing roles and parameters: do the protagonists really act the same? Do they take the same paths? Do they lose control? Do they change? Relationshifts explores all facets of everyday life as a couple and declines the emotional and physical aspects of a relationship in different life situations. This creates the choreographic image of a relationship, where the audience can also discover their own everyday moments.

“Ceren Oran, who was recently awarded the Dance Promotion Prize of the City of Munich, presents a genuine surprise – the big hit. And she achieves this thanks to the small form, the intimacy of tight spaces.” Eva-Elisabeth Fischer, Münchner Feuilleton

Subsequently on 24.01.: Audience discussion

In simple language:

In this dance piece, the audience sits around a transparent cube. Inside the cube are two people. They show through dance how a relationship changes – from the beginning of love to the desire for more freedom. The piece lasts one hour and is played twice in a row. The audience can watch one or both parts. When you see both parts, you also discover slight changes. Relationshifts shows different sides of life as a couple and how feelings and bodies change in a relationship.

Applies to both performances.

Relationshifts
1/24/2025 at 8:00 PM / Potsdam

4x4 meters – a box. 2 performers – a couple.

The audience sits around the transparent cube. In a limited space, the various phases and dynamics of a relationship are negotiated through dance. From the romantically enthusiastic beginning, through the shared space and the feeling of deep roots and togetherness, to phases of longing for autonomy, the desire to break out of familiar patterns, leaving obligations behind. The one-hour piece repeats every evening twice in a linked structure. The audience is invited to watch one or both loops. In the same space, with the same choreographic structure, but changing roles and parameters: do the protagonists really act the same? Do they take the same paths? Do they lose control? Do they change? Relationshifts takes all the facets of everyday life as a couple and declines the emotional and physical aspects of a relationship in different life situations. This creates the choreographic picture of a relationship, in which the audience can also discover their own everyday moments.

“Ceren Oran, who was recently awarded the Dance Promotion Award of the City of Munich, comes up with a veritable surprise – a real masterpiece. And she manages this thanks to the small format, the intimacy in the tight space.” Eva-Elisabeth Fischer, Münchner Feuilleton

Subsequently on 24.01.: Audience discussion

In simple language:

In this dance piece, the audience sits around a transparent cube. Inside the cube are two people. They show through dance how a relationship changes – from the beginning of love to the desire for more freedom. The piece lasts for one hour and is performed twice in a row. The audience can watch one or both parts. When you watch both parts, you also discover slight changes. Relationshifts shows different sides of life as a couple and how feelings and bodies change in a relationship.

Relationshifts
1/24/2025 at 7:00 PM / Potsdam

4x4 meters – a box. 2 performers – a couple.

The audience sits around the transparent cube. In a limited space, the various phases and dynamics of a relationship are negotiated through dance. From the romantically enthusiastic beginning, through the shared space and the feeling of deep roots and togetherness, to phases of longing for autonomy, the desire to break out of familiar patterns, leaving obligations behind. The one-hour piece repeats every evening twice in a linked structure. The audience is invited to watch one or both loops. In the same space, with the same choreographic structure, but changing roles and parameters: do the protagonists really act the same? Do they take the same paths? Do they lose control? Do they change? Relationshifts takes all the facets of everyday life as a couple and declines the emotional and physical aspects of a relationship in different life situations. This creates the choreographic picture of a relationship, in which the audience can also discover their own everyday moments.

“Ceren Oran, who was recently awarded the Dance Promotion Award of the City of Munich, comes up with a veritable surprise – a real masterpiece. And she manages this thanks to the small format, the intimacy in the tight space.” Eva-Elisabeth Fischer, Münchner Feuilleton

Subsequently on 24.01.: Audience discussion

In simple language:

In this dance piece, the audience sits around a transparent cube. Inside the cube are two people. They show through dance how a relationship changes – from the beginning of love to the desire for more freedom. The piece lasts for one hour and is performed twice in a row. The audience can watch one or both parts. When you watch both parts, you also discover slight changes. Relationshifts shows different sides of life as a couple and how feelings and bodies change in a relationship.

Relationshifts / beide Loops (19h + 20h)
1/25/2025 at 7:00 PM / Potsdam

4x4 meters – a box. 2 performers – a couple.

The audience is seated around the transparent cube. Within a limited space, the various phases and dynamics of a relationship are explored through dance. From the romantically enthusiastic beginning, through the shared space and the feeling of deep roots and belonging, to phases of longing for autonomy, the desire to break out of familiar patterns, leaving obligations behind. The one-hour piece repeats twice every evening in a linked structure. The audience is invited to watch one or both loops. In the same space, with the same choreographic structure, but changing roles and parameters: do the protagonists really act the same? Do they take the same paths? Do they lose control? Do they change? Relationshifts takes all the facets of daily shared life as a couple and declinates the emotional and physical aspects of a relationship in different life situations. This creates the choreographic image of a relationship in which the audience can also discover their own everyday moments.

“Ceren Oran, who was recently awarded the Dance Promotion Award of the City of Munich, surprises with a veritable revelation – the big hit. And she achieves this thanks to the small form, the intimacy in a confined space.” Eva-Elisabeth Fischer, Münchner Feuilleton

Afterwards on 24.01.: Audience discussion
Afterwards on 25.01, 21:30: Concert with Auralis and Knast (Free entry)

In simple language:

In this dance piece, the audience sits around a transparent cube. In the cube, there are two people. They show through dance how a relationship changes – from the beginning of love to the desire for more freedom. The piece lasts one hour and is performed consecutively twice. The audience can watch one or both parts. When someone watches both parts, they also discover slight changes. Relationshifts shows different sides of life as a couple and how feelings and bodies change in a relationship.

Applies to both performances.

Relationshifts
1/25/2025 at 8:00 PM / Potsdam

4x4 meters – a box. 2 performers – a couple.

The audience sits around the transparent cube. In a limited space, the different phases and dynamics of a relationship are negotiated through dance. From the romantically enthusiastic beginning, through the shared space and the feeling of deep rooting and belonging, to phases of longing for autonomy, the desire to break out of familiar patterns, to leave commitments behind. The one-hour piece repeats every evening twice in a chained structure. The audience is invited to watch one or both loops. In the same space, with the same choreographic structure, but changing roles and parameters: do the protagonists really act the same? Do they take the same paths? Do they lose control? Do they change? Relationshifts takes all the facets of everyday life as a couple and declines the emotional and physical aspects of a relationship in different life situations. This creates the choreographic image of a relationship, in which the audience can also discover their own everyday moments.

“Ceren Oran, who was recently awarded the Dance Promotion Prize of the City of Munich, presents a genuine surprise – the big hit. And she achieves this thanks to the small form, the intimacy in the tight space.” Eva-Elisabeth Fischer, Münchner Feuilleton

Subsequently on 24.01.: Audience discussion
Subsequently on 25.01, 21:30: Concert with Auralis and Knast (free admission)

In simple language:

In this dance piece, the audience sits around a transparent cube. Inside the cube are two people. They show through dance how a relationship changes – from the beginning of love to the desire for more freedom. The piece lasts one hour and is played twice in a row. The audience can watch one or both parts. By watching both parts, one also discovers slight changes. Relationshifts shows different sides of life as a couple and how feelings and bodies change in a relationship.

Relationshifts
1/25/2025 at 7:00 PM / Potsdam

4x4 meters – a box. 2 performers – a couple.

The audience sits around the transparent cube. In a limited space, the various phases and dynamics of a relationship are negotiated through dance. From the romantically enthusiastic beginning, through the shared space and the feeling of deep roots and togetherness, to phases of longing for autonomy, the desire to break out of familiar patterns, leaving obligations behind. The one-hour piece repeats every evening twice in a linked structure. The audience is invited to watch one or both loops. In the same space, with the same choreographic structure, but changing roles and parameters: do the protagonists really act the same? Do they take the same paths? Do they lose control? Do they change? Relationshifts takes all the facets of everyday life as a couple and declines the emotional and physical aspects of a relationship in different life situations. This creates the choreographic picture of a relationship, in which the audience can also discover their own everyday moments.

“Ceren Oran, who was recently awarded the Dance Promotion Award of the City of Munich, comes up with a veritable surprise – a real masterpiece. And she manages this thanks to the small format, the intimacy in the tight space.” Eva-Elisabeth Fischer, Münchner Feuilleton

Subsequently on 24.01.: Audience discussion

In simple language:

In this dance piece, the audience sits around a transparent cube. Inside the cube are two people. They show through dance how a relationship changes – from the beginning of love to the desire for more freedom. The piece lasts for one hour and is performed twice in a row. The audience can watch one or both parts. When you watch both parts, you also discover slight changes. Relationshifts shows different sides of life as a couple and how feelings and bodies change in a relationship.

Lesung: Verlassene Nester
1/26/2025 at 11:00 AM / Potsdam

»How Patricia Hempel writes about the loss of innocence and the post-reunification period is an event.« Florian Valerius

Summer 1992 in the former Elbe border area. Pilly is thirteen and longs for belonging. But even two years after reunification, her family is still clinging to the ideals of yesterday. The father escapes to the pub, the aunts dream of the Golden West, and there is still no trace of Pilly's mother. Pilly finds support only in her older classmate Katja. A delusion. She does not suspect that by the end of this summer, her world will once again be different.

Patricia Hempel, born in 1983 in Berlin, initially studied prehistoric and early history before moving from archaeology to study literary writing/editing at the University of Hildesheim. Verlassene Nester was supported by the Berlin Senate Administration for Culture and Social Cohesion with the scholarship for German-language literature and nominated for the Alfred Döblin Prize 2023.

In simple language:

On this evening, Patricia Hempel will read an excerpt from her new novel Verlassene Nester. The novel tells the story of Pilly, who is 13 years old. The plot takes place in the summer of 1992 in East Germany. Two years after the fall of the wall, Pilly's family is struggling to cope with the new situation. Pilly feels alone and is searching for friendship and love.

WARTEN – Szenen aus der Zwischenwelt
3/21/2025 at 7:30 PM / Potsdam

In WARTEN, a crackling raincoat, a whirligig, a rolling suitcase, and a 30-meter industrial zipper are in use. At the center of the action is a train station bench, above which hangs a two-meter-long pendulum clock. Waiting is a fundamental human experience. Maren Strack presents four different states in her new performance, from waiting in silence to the nervous frenzy of indefinite waiting. Silent waiting stimulates listening, and Maren Strack explores this state in delicate sound images – then again, the indefinite waiting in frenzy leads to exploding choreography outbreaks. Maren Strack's performances are known for their use of various everyday materials. The material is tested for its acoustic usability and is co-determining for the course of action of the performance.

WARTEN – Szenen aus der Zwischenwelt
3/22/2025 at 7:30 PM / Potsdam

In WARTEN, a crackling raincoat, a whirligig, a rolling suitcase, and a 30-meter industrial zipper are in use. At the center of the action is a train station bench, above which hangs a two-meter-long pendulum clock. Waiting is a fundamental human experience. Maren Strack presents four different states in her new performance, from waiting in silence to the nervous frenzy of indefinite waiting. Silent waiting stimulates listening, and Maren Strack explores this state in delicate sound images – then again, the indefinite waiting in frenzy leads to exploding choreography outbreaks. Maren Strack's performances are known for their use of various everyday materials. The material is tested for its acoustic usability and is co-determining for the course of action of the performance.

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