Five friends are stuck: no talent, no drive, no jobs. Neither are they beautiful nor young, and they realize that they don’t have much to offer visually. In the midst of their misery of mountains of debt and marital wreckage, one night in a bar, they come up with a saving idea and make the bold decision to start a new existence. As “The Wild Bulls,” they want to offer male striptease. The decisive question arises in this turbulent comedy:

All or nothing?

Stripping can’t be that hard, think the unsuccessful friends, sensing their chance for quick money. Striptease starts as fun, but soon becomes hard work. However, the new task puts not only their masculinity but also the bond of their friendship to a tough test. But our character-filled antiheroes must persevere. After some clumsy attempts, they get help from Lulu, train hard daily, which is already hilarious – until a breathtaking show is created that is meant to enthrall women into stormy applause.

Look forward to a girls' night of the highest class for women and men – because the journey is the goal!

Outside the window, heavy rain, the whole world black and white. Two children crouch puzzled in the room, but then they open other, fantastic windows! "Imagine..." is the magic formula with which they transform the world and themselves. Jens Rassmus exchanges ink for acrylic paints and creates wide, bright spaces for the children's imagination! Small as thumbelinas, they climb through the underbrush of a fairy-tale forest and fly on the back of a beetle into the sky, only to soon stride as giants over fields and cities, with tiny cars on tiny roads below them. Without any words, Jens Rassmus tells of the power of imagination in panels and full-page pictures. In the blink of an eye, it turns a bucket into a deep well and places a ball of pure gold at its bottom.

Admission: 15:30

Old acquaintances want more: More new songs and more great concert evenings with even more happy concert-goers. In short, "Mehr! - Live".

Starting in 2025, Alte Bekannte will present their fifth stage program (in seven years). The "Wise Guys successors" will once again show why they have become an indispensable part of the German music scene: musically and lyrically excellent songs and extraordinarily entertaining moderation guarantee something that is not so easily found these days: real good vibes!

Part of the program, alongside brand new songs, will also be some hits from their earlier albums as well as hand-picked "unkillable" songs from their predecessor band: funny, thought-provoking, and often extremely danceable. An evening that resonates long after and evokes only one feeling: "Mehr! - Live".

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Theater director Markus Dentler enchants the audience as "Anne-Marie die Schönheit."

In the midst of the audience, Markus Dentler plays the lead role in this charming play. Anne-Marie Mill, an actress from the Paris suburbs. In her real life, she was a "near diva" and eternal supporting role. Now, with an entertaining and quirky touch, and a charming breath of French flair, she reflects on her life.

Five friends are stuck: no talent, no drive, no jobs. Neither are they beautiful nor young, and they realize that they don’t have much to offer visually. In the midst of their misery of mountains of debt and marital wreckage, one night in a bar, they come up with a saving idea and make the bold decision to start a new existence. As “The Wild Bulls,” they want to offer male striptease. The decisive question arises in this turbulent comedy:

All or nothing?

Stripping can’t be that hard, think the unsuccessful friends, sensing their chance for quick money. Striptease starts as fun, but soon becomes hard work. However, the new task puts not only their masculinity but also the bond of their friendship to a tough test. But our character-filled antiheroes must persevere. After some clumsy attempts, they get help from Lulu, train hard daily, which is already hilarious – until a breathtaking show is created that is meant to enthrall women into stormy applause.

Look forward to a girls' night of the highest class for women and men – because the journey is the goal!

Five friends are stuck: no talent, no drive, no jobs. Neither are they beautiful nor young, and they realize that they don’t have much to offer visually. In the midst of their misery of mountains of debt and marital wreckage, one night in a bar, they come up with a saving idea and make the bold decision to start a new existence. As “The Wild Bulls,” they want to offer male striptease. The decisive question arises in this turbulent comedy:

All or nothing?

Stripping can’t be that hard, think the unsuccessful friends, sensing their chance for quick money. Striptease starts as fun, but soon becomes hard work. However, the new task puts not only their masculinity but also the bond of their friendship to a tough test. But our character-filled antiheroes must persevere. After some clumsy attempts, they get help from Lulu, train hard daily, which is already hilarious – until a breathtaking show is created that is meant to enthrall women into stormy applause.

Look forward to a girls' night of the highest class for women and men – because the journey is the goal!

Theater director Markus Dentler enchants the audience as "Anne-Marie die Schönheit."

In the midst of the audience, Markus Dentler plays the lead role in this charming play. Anne-Marie Mill, an actress from the Paris suburbs. In her real life, she was a "near diva" and eternal supporting role. Now, with an entertaining and quirky touch, and a charming breath of French flair, she reflects on her life.

Theater director Markus Dentler enchants the audience as "Anne-Marie die Schönheit".

In the midst of the audience, Markus Dentler plays the lead role in this charming play. Anne-Marie Mill, an actress from the Paris suburbs. In her real life, she was a "near diva" and eternal supporting role. Now, she amusingly and bizarrely takes stock of her life, with a charming breeze of French flair.

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Opening reading & awarding of the Nachwuchspreis

Tom Schulz is one of the most important voices in contemporary German poetry. Seeing and remembering, speaking against forgetting, and a keen, sharp awareness of the global responsibilities of our time shape his poems. With great linguistic precision and a deep sensitivity to social and ecological issues, he opens new perspectives on the present and combines romantic emphasis with poetic sharpness. Between intense experiences of nature and a political, conscious portrayal of history and the present, he succeeds in raising awareness of the world's threats. Tom Schulz, who grew up in East Berlin, lives in Berlin and Italy. He writes poetry, prose, reports, essays, and critiques. Most recently, he published "Die Erde hebt uns auf" (2024) and "Briefe aus der Roten Wüste | Lettere dal deserto Rosso" (together with Maria Borio). For his work, he has received numerous scholarships and awards. His poetry collection "Salz und Erinnern" will be published in January 2026.
As part of the Kiel Liliencron Lectureship 2026, the Liliencron Nachwuchspreis for poetry from Schleswig-Holstein will also be awarded for the third time. The award will be presented during a project seminar at the Institute for Modern German Literature and Media at CAU Kiel, with the winner being announced in early January 2026.

Admission 12,–/8,– plus booking fee

Photo: © Dirk Skiba

Doors open: 18:30 hours

Harald Martenstein is one of the most read authors in Germany. In his short texts, he repeatedly dares to tackle the big themes of the present – subjectively, surprisingly, often very humorously. Whether it is about political correctness, migration, feminism, or failed utopias: Martenstein is not afraid to make himself unpopular and contradict the mainstream.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Andreas Neumann presents his Heinz-Erhardt evening

In a uniquely successful way, the parodist Andreas Neumann resurrects the beloved comedians, humorists, and film stars of the economic miracle years, and he does it so skillfully that Heinz Erhardt's daughter, Grit Berthold, remarked appreciatively, "When I heard Andreas Neumann, I thought, my father is alive again." One truly believes in an incarnation of the economic miracle comedian who passed away in 1979! The press writes, "The best Heinz Erhardt since Heinz Erhardt."
Andreas Neumann will also present other prominent guests on stage, as a professional parodist should have more than one voice at their disposal. For the parodist, particularly fruitful personalities like Heinz Rühmann, Hans Moser, Theo Lingen, and Jürgen von Mangers' Tegtmeier, Neumann lends his versatile voice, and also brings Marcel Reich-Ranicki, Inge Meysel, Ekel Alfred, and others to life, often at a speed that makes one think several people are on stage. One for ALL - all at once, that's the motto of the parodist.

Particularly noteworthy is that Neumann has written new texts for his program, allowing the audience to always experience something new with old acquaintances!

In addition, our gastronomic partners will serve exquisite regional delicacies – an impressive journey through time that you won't forget in a hurry!
Included in the ticket price:
- Seat reservation
- Aperitif
- 3-course menu
- Heinzigartige entertainment

No entry 6:00 PM / Start 6:30 PM

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Five friends are stuck: no talent, no drive, no jobs. Neither are they beautiful nor young, and they realize that they don’t have much to offer visually. In the midst of their misery of mountains of debt and marital wreckage, one night in a bar, they come up with a saving idea and make the bold decision to start a new existence. As “The Wild Bulls,” they want to offer male striptease. The decisive question arises in this turbulent comedy:

All or nothing?

Stripping can’t be that hard, think the unsuccessful friends, sensing their chance for quick money. Striptease starts as fun, but soon becomes hard work. However, the new task puts not only their masculinity but also the bond of their friendship to a tough test. But our character-filled antiheroes must persevere. After some clumsy attempts, they get help from Lulu, train hard daily, which is already hilarious – until a breathtaking show is created that is meant to enthrall women into stormy applause.

Look forward to a girls' night of the highest class for women and men – because the journey is the goal!

Theater director Markus Dentler enchants the audience as "Anne-Marie die Schönheit."

In the midst of the audience, Markus Dentler plays the lead role in this charming play. Anne-Marie Mill, an actress from the Paris suburbs. In her real life, she was a "near diva" and eternal supporting role. Now, with an entertaining and quirky touch, and a charming breath of French flair, she reflects on her life.

Five friends are stuck: no talent, no drive, no jobs. Neither are they beautiful nor young, and they realize that they don’t have much to offer visually. In the midst of their misery of mountains of debt and marital wreckage, one night in a bar, they come up with a saving idea and make the bold decision to start a new existence. As “The Wild Bulls,” they want to offer male striptease. The decisive question arises in this turbulent comedy:

All or nothing?

Stripping can’t be that hard, think the unsuccessful friends, sensing their chance for quick money. Striptease starts as fun, but soon becomes hard work. However, the new task puts not only their masculinity but also the bond of their friendship to a tough test. But our character-filled antiheroes must persevere. After some clumsy attempts, they get help from Lulu, train hard daily, which is already hilarious – until a breathtaking show is created that is meant to enthrall women into stormy applause.

Look forward to a girls' night of the highest class for women and men – because the journey is the goal!

Theater director Markus Dentler enchants the audience as "Anne-Marie die Schönheit."

In the midst of the audience, Markus Dentler plays the lead role in this charming play. Anne-Marie Mill, an actress from the Paris suburbs. In her real life, she was a "near diva" and eternal supporting role. Now, with an entertaining and quirky touch, and a charming breath of French flair, she reflects on her life.

Do you need guided thinking? Wonderful! Frank Lüdecke has thought about this world for so long that you can simply adopt his opinion with confidence. That's practical. Especially in these confusing, unclear times. Many are uncertain: Is it still permissible to talk to people who hold different opinions? And why is the right opinion so rarely encountered among others? Politics isn't making it easy for us either. If the government has almost 30 different special funds – are we even still in debt? Why are we relying on the military again while simultaneously wanting to abolish the Federal Youth Games? And then there’s AI: Who will win the race between artificial intelligence and natural stupidity? It’s still undecided. But there are early signs: Authorities are unreachable because citizens no longer own fax machines. Students struggle to decipher letters, although teachers regularly write learning objective control meeting minutes. What's going wrong? Frank Lüdecke combs through our chaotic landscape of life in his usual timely and surprising manner. The holder of various small arts awards (German small arts award, German cabaret award, Bavarian cabaret award, cabaret awards from NRW and Lower Saxony, and many more) and director of the cabaret theater DIE STACHELSCHWEINE in Berlin does not shy away from skillfully intertwining politics, philosophy, and humor for two entertaining hours. There will also be music, as always. At the end of his analysis, Lüdecke has good news and bad news for you. The bad: He doesn't know it himself exactly. The good: Despite all adversities, he remains optimistic. And advises: "Keep dreaming!"

Photo@DerDehmel

6:15 PM

Of speechlessness, hope, and courage – the LeseLounge in February

As the child of refugees from Kosovo, the storyteller is in search of language and voice. The novel "ë" tells of the Kosovo war, which is hardly known in Germany, and recalls the suffering of families who have lost their homeland, whose murdered relatives were buried anonymously and are still missing or unidentified to this day. A past that cannot fade away because it literally resides in every fiber of the body is brought to voice by Jehona Kicaj in the truest sense of the word. A quiet yet powerful book that speaks of the loss of home through war, of pain and speechlessness.
"Rift" by Marina Schwabe tells of the courage of two siblings who create a freedom in a hopeless situation that neither of them ever thought possible: fifteen dollars. That is the daily budget of siblings Zuzanna and Janko as they fly to the USA. They want to fulfill a childhood dream together and see the Pacific. Zuzanna knows that the road trip will be Janko's last journey.
The LeseLounge is moderated and organized by a team of students and is musically accompanied by live music from Baggerlärm.

Admission €6.00 plus advance booking fee

Organizer: Literaturhaus S-H

Doors open: 6:30 PM

Professor Marcus plans a brilliant robbery of a cash transporter. A secluded house belonging to a harmless elderly landlady with a view of the train station is found. Under the pretense of being a string quartet, the four crooks meet at Mrs. Wilberforth's to actually advance their unscrupulous plans.
However, as brilliant as the plan of the even more brilliant Professor Marcus may be, he cannot outsmart the care of the old lady. To ensure that the cover is not blown, Boccherini records are played instead of performing themselves, English Breakfast tea with biscuits is consumed, and if necessary, a dance is attempted with Mrs. Wilberforth's friend.
When it looks like everything is about to come out, there is only one solution left: The old lady must be silenced. But despite all the greed for money, there is also a gentleman in every British gangster, and he doesn't simply kill old ladies!

for children from 8 years and adults
Participation is only possible in the combination of 1 adult + 1-2 children.
Adults: 40 euros / Children: 30 euros

The screen printing workshop "Links im Hof" is coming to the Literature House! In a two-hour workshop, you will learn the technique of screen printing, where you can participate directly! The focus is on your shared printing fun: team-parent-child experience! We will prepare screens with different small motifs from our repertoire - all on the theme of "love of books". The result will be creative, individual prints on small book bags and bookmarks. This colorful workshop is aimed at children from 8 years old, siblings, parents, grandparents, godparents, friends, and relatives who want to create with screen printing. You can experiment with materials and colors for fun and joy. We will provide a small book bag and a bookmark for each participant. As additional printing materials, you can bring: notebooks, cards, posters, cotton bags, bread bags, drawstring bags, T-shirts, etc.

The event is sold out!