Yesterday – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
performed by the London West End Beatles

No band has influenced the music world as profoundly as the Beatles. Their popularity has remained unbroken for over 50 years. The show YESTERDAY - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES finally brings the "four Liverpudlians" back to the stage. Four top-class musicians from Great Britain, France, and Germany embody John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr so authentically that you feel as if you are at a concert of the real Beatles.

They capture the hearts of fans in an emotionally stirring, exhilarating celebration of joy. With songs like "Let it be," "Help," "Penny Lane," or "Hey Jude," they effortlessly turn back time. When a thousand audience members respond with their "Yeah, yeah, yeah," the spirit of the sixties comes alive, and a hint of musical revolution fills the air.

Changing costumes from the Beatles era, world-famous songs on authentic instruments, strikingly realistic voices – all this is offered by YESTERDAY in a concert experience lasting over two hours.

Doors open 1 hour prior

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

Welcome to the world of musicals!
Enjoy the highlights from Dance of the Vampires, Cats, or The Phantom of the Opera, and many other musicals!

At the Musical Dinner, you will be served the absolute highlights of the most popular musicals alongside an exquisite multi-course menu.

While you enjoy this musical dinner, the musical stars will provide that special touch in authentic costumes.

Musical has never been so close!

Doors open at 6:30 PM

Peter Orloff and the Black Sea Cossacks - this proven show looks back on half a century of history. As the youngest singer of all Cossack choirs at the time, Peter Orloff was already on stage from the very beginning. Now, the German schlager singer is back on a European tour!

Peter Orloff comes from an old Russian noble family. His father, son of a Tsar's general, was a theologian and later led the Black Sea Cossack Choir founded in the 1930s, where Peter Orloff showcased his voice.

The concert is a musical journey through the enchanting world of old Russia with romances, stories, and ballads of grand expressiveness, deep melancholy, and overflowing temperament. A must-see for every fan of Russian choirs!

Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Ten Years of Meissen Porcelain Foundation
Exhibition at the Museum of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation, March 21, 2025 to February 22, 2026

Collecting fascinates. The Meissen Porcelain Foundation was founded at the end of 2014, and it began its work in 2015. It preserves the cultural heritage of Meissen porcelain. One of the foundation's tasks is the care of the historical collection of the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Manufacturer founder Augustus the Strong referred to his passion for porcelain as “Maladie.” This literally means “disease,” but stands for his boundless longing for the precious white gold. This fascination is shared to this day by generations of collectors – and artists. Their porcelains showcase the invention, production, and collection of the white treasures. Porcelain craftsmen provide insight into their art. Happy collectors cherish their treasures. Artists play with the term porcelain and transform centuries-old tools into contemporary porcelain art.

The exhibition provides insight into the work of the foundation and showcases Meissen porcelains around the theme of collecting.

„Fly with me! Fly with me!“, calls Albi, the Alpine swift, who nests under the roof of the Linden Museum during the summer months. On your flight through the permanent exhibitions, you will encounter the transparent kangaroo, hear about an extinct bird, and can listen to the conversation with Seraa, the elephant. Whether in pictures or clothing, made from wood, ceramics, and stone – the animals and their representations tell of the coexistence of humans and animals. This relationship is not always straightforward. On one hand, many animals are admired, revered, and appreciated as companions or domestic and farm animals, while on the other hand, their habitats are also destroyed and they are hunted or displaced.

In the exhibition, illustrator Promina Shrestha brings the animals on the objects to life through her images. During the listening and stamping rally, you will discover together with Albi what the animals have to say, solve puzzles, and collect stamps.

€ 4/3 including permanent exhibitions
Children up to 18 years free

Tue to Sat 10 AM - 5 PM / Sun and holidays 10 AM - 6 PM / Closed on Dec 24, 25, and 31

Music icon David Bowie captivated billions of people on stage. His 26 albums, countless stage shows, and music videos are legendary and have not only had a lasting impact on the music scene. However, behind the world-famous David Bowie is the man named David Robert Jones. Photographer Christine de Grancy accompanied him on a day in 1994 at the Art Brut Center Gugging. This resulted in black-and-white photographs that offer an unusual perspective on the artist and present him in a new light. The photo exhibition premiered in April at the Santa Monica Arts Museum in L.A. where it was even extended until August. The black-and-white images show David Bowie at the Austrian Art Brut Center Gugging, the place known as the birthplace of extraordinary outsider art. Apart from the exhibition, the photos were never presented to the public.

Christine de Grancy (born in 1942 in Graz) is an Austrian photographer who gained international recognition for her sensitive, humanistic image series. Known for her respectful, quiet gaze on people and their life worlds, she moves between documentation and art. Whether portraits of actresses at the Burgtheater, long-term observations of Iranian nomads, or everyday moments in Afghanistan – her works tell stories of dignity, vulnerability, and the beauty of the genuine. During the setup in L.A., De Grancy passed away on March 20, 2025, in Vienna.

Last entry 6:30 PM

Monster beauty: In its musical highlight "Beauty and the Beast," the Theater Liberi impressively tells the touching story of true love. Emotional original compositions and lots of poetry, together with wit and emotion, take the audience into the world of this enchanting fairy tale - a live experience for the whole family!

Romantic musical show in a fairytale setting
The Theater Liberi, known for its imaginative musicals, presents the French folk tale in a contemporary and entertaining version. A well-trained ensemble captivates the audience with diverse choreographies set to romantic ballads and catchy songs with hit potential. A fairytale setting is created on stage: the versatile stage design alternates between Belle's home and the enchanted castle, which sparkles in competition with the dreamy costumes.

When love defeats the curse
For centuries, people have been telling the tale of Beauty and the Beast and the power of their love, which is so strong that it can even break a curse. A curse that has transformed the prince into a terrifying beast. When one day a poor merchant wanders into the castle garden and picks a rose, the Beast demands a high price for it. From then on, the youngest daughter Belle must live in the enchanted castle. Belle's initial fear quickly gives way to curiosity when she discovers that behind the Beast's tough exterior lies a soft core, and that she can even laugh and dance with him. Yet Belle is torn because she has many questions: What is the deal with the mysterious prince in the mirror? And why are these enchanted beings in the castle? Belle embarks on a search for answers...

Age: from 4 years
Duration: 2 hours including a 20-minute intermission

The society is divided, the döner costs €8, and nasty new mosquitoes are now biting even more annoyingly. The world is sinking into chaos, and even organizing queen Marie Kondo is no longer tidying up. The only thing that can save us now is a large tub of ice cream and a romantic fireplace DVD. Lara Ermer isn't making herself too comfortable and is settling scores – possibly with herself. Armed with a good dose of charm, she addresses the important questions of life without burning her fingers on them.

Why the hell do we become so quickly offensive in social discussions? If I’m definitely right – what do you have? And who sweats more at the summer picnic: me or the cheese? Behind the program are waterproof research, the depths of the internet, and a completed degree in psychology. Comedy doesn’t get more serious than this. In Leicht entflammbar, the comedienne enjoys playing with fire: sometimes she delivers entertaining chaos, sometimes a fine crackle that the audience can warm themselves by. So get the marshmallows ready, there’s room for everyone at Lara Ermer's campfire – but woe to anyone who pulls out a guitar and starts singing Wonderwall!

The author, moderator, and comedienne Lara Ermer has been writing since she could think. Even as a teenager, she ventured out of her quiet corner with her flower-patterned notebook and claimed her spot on stage. Over time, humor became more and more central in her performances. She is now presenting her second full-length solo program, Leicht entflammbar. Ermer manages to humorously address supposed taboos and also make complex topics pointedly accessible. She always supports social references in her art with her insatiable curiosity and solid facts. For inspiration, she often reads piles of studies – and then she creates entertainment from it, so her audience doesn’t have to fight their way through the dry deserts of science. From this, a consistently alert, relevant, and pointed perspective sharpens in her books and on stage.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Turbulent jungle action about friendships that transcend boundaries: In the energetic musical "The Jungle Book," the jungle comes to life. Mowgli and his animal friends take young and old alike on an adventurous journey. Specially composed musical hits, lots of excitement, and humor ensure an entertaining live experience for the whole family!

Musical makers create an unforgettable show
With great heart and a lot of energy, the Theater Liberi puts a new spin on the timeless bestseller by Rudyard Kipling about the brave foundling and jungle favorite Baloo. An impressive stage design, colorful costumes, and well-trained musical performers breathe life into the jungle. Musically, the audience is in for a treat: a grooving band of monkeys, Shere Khan as the king of rock 'n' roll, and a funky finale - all complemented by rapid choreography.

Adventure awaits in the jungle
For over a hundred years, the story of the foundling Mowgli has captivated entire generations. In the wolf pack led by the head Akela, the kind-hearted bear Baloo, and the wise panther Bagheera, Mowgli has found a new family that teaches him the laws of the jungle. Exciting and grand adventures lie ahead, as Mowgli encounters not only a wild band of monkeys, but also quirky vultures and the mysterious snake Kaa. But the jungle also holds dangers: the tiger Shere Khan fears his position as king of the jungle and wants to expel the human child. Mowgli begins to question where he truly belongs. And when he encounters the girl with the red flower, his world is turned upside down once and for all...

Age: from 4 years old
Duration: 2 hours including a 20-minute intermission

If you rub your eyes and your brain cells are blown away: Then it's Mellow! The sympathetic magician in a hoodie is German Master of Magic (Parlor-Magic) and turns your world upside down with creative illusions and humorous storytelling!

In this captivating live show, anything that is fun is allowed.  Novel holographic video effects meet handmade magic and interactive illusions. Mellow brings Polaroid photos to life, breaks into the vault of a banknote printing company, and transforms plain paper into endless stacks of banknotes! By the time he catches the light of a shooting star with a telescope and countless fireflies fly around the room, it becomes clear – this is not an ordinary magic show! In the midst of the audience, Mellow amazes with brilliant magic tricks from his magical candy bar and floats away at the end in a soap bubble.

What is real, what is illusion? When visual entertainment and creative magic merge, it no longer matters: Because this show is just fun – for the whole family. This is Feel-Good Magic for laughter and wonder!

Duration: approx. 2 hours + break
Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Andreas Neumann presents his Heinz Erhardt evening

In a uniquely successful way, the parodist Andreas Neumann brings the popular comedians, humorists, and film stars of the economic miracle years back to life, and he does it so skillfully that Heinz Erhardt's daughter, Grit Berthold, approvingly noted, "When I heard Andreas Neumann, I thought my father was 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 because as a professional parodist, one should have more than one voice available. For the parodist, particularly fruitful personalities such as Heinz Rühmann, Hans Moser, Theo Lingen, and Jürgen von Mangers Tegtmeier, Neumann lends his versatile voice, as well as Marcel Reich-Ranicki, Inge Meysel, Ekel Alfred, and others have their say, often at a speed that makes one think there are several people on stage. One for ALL - all at once, the motto of the parodist.

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

In addition, our gastronomy partners will serve you select regional delicacies - an impressive journey through time that you will not soon forget!
Included in the ticket price:
- Seat reservation
- Aperitif
- 3-course menu
- Uniquely entertaining entertainment

No admission before 6:00 p.m. / Start at 6:30 p.m.

BLUES MOOD is the blues quartet featuring the internationally sought-after harmonica player and singer Keith Dunn from Boston, the virtuoso blues pianist Christian Rannenberg, guitarist Tobias Kock, and double bassist Klaas Wendling.
The band invites the audience on an exciting musical journey to encounter the styles of Muddy Waters, Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny Boy Williamson, Leroy Carr, and Slim Harpo, as well as to get to know lesser-known protagonists of the blues like Johnny Young and Otis Spann.
The audience dives into different blues regions such as Chicago, Los Angeles, and Clarksdale, Mississippi, and travels to Detroit, New York, and Helena, Arkansas.
BLUES MOOD is a tribute to blues legends of various styles and eras – while the four musicians themselves are passionate heroes of their art and give their all to captivate the audience with their excellent performance.

Keith Dunn – Vocals, Harmonica
Christian Rannenberg – Piano
Tobias Kock – Guitar
Klaas Wendling – Double Bass

Doors open one hour before the start

The celebrated folk musician Seth Lakeman is touring with his new album "The Granite Way" - as always in recent years, also with an appearance with us!

Seth Lakeman was catapulted into the musical mainstream when he was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 for his album "Kitty Jay." Inspired by the legends and stories of Dartmoor, where Seth grew up, it was produced by his older brother Sean Lakeman and cost only £300 to record in his kitchen in a village in Dartmoor.

Several albums, tours, and high-profile collaborations later, the celebrated folk artist is now preparing for the tour of the album. This is a collection of songs recorded together with a group of long-term collaborators of Seth, staying true to his roots and referencing old stories that inspired early storytelling in the West Country.

Seth Lakeman: "Every song feels strongly connected to the history of the moors and the sea. I had written the stories and songs in advance and had the melodic tunes ready for us all to explore as we recorded in the room, and the musical interplay between this ensemble really shows their appetite for sounds and themes within the folk tradition."

In recent years, Seth was thrilled to be asked to record on Van Morrison's album "Moving On Skiffle," and he collaborated with Public Service Broadcasting. He has also extensively worked and toured with Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) and his band The Sensational Space Shifters.

Copyright: Seth Lakeman

Doors: 20:00 Uhr

Farce in three acts

Based on Wilhelm Jacoby and Carl Laufs I Adaptation: Hugo Wiener

Philipp Lenzmeyer, a wealthy man, has inherited a country villa that he wishes to expand into a nerve sanatorium for the benefit of humanity. For his business model, he seeks inspiration – ideally by encountering a group of crazies in the big city. Nephew Alfred helps and brings his uncle to the notorious "Pension Schöller," known for its eccentricity. Lenzmeyer, who truly believes the guests are mad, is immensely entertained. However, when Lenzmeyer carelessly invites the pension guests to his own house and they cause an unprecedented escalation, his initial enthusiasm wanes.

No other German boulevard comedy has remained as fresh for so long as the 1890 classic, often filmed and performed countless times, "Pension Schöller." The central question of what is considered crazy and what is considered normal is explored impressively with rapid play and quirky characters. Directed by Lissi Tüg-Hatz.

Original rights holder: Thomas Sessler Verlag, Vienna
Amateur rights: Deutscher Theaterverlag GmbH, Weinheim

Doors open at 7:00 PM

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In autumn and winter, it gets dark early, and the dark night sets in quickly, bringing tranquility to the old town of Dorsten. A suggestive atmosphere for city tours allows you to experience the charm of past centuries. Accompany the night watchmen in historical costumes through the alleys, where the medieval history of Dorsten becomes especially present. Discover the romantic old town of Dorsten along the way.
As a refreshment, red wine and water will be served.
Photo Archive City of Dorsten
There is a minimum number of participants of 8 people.
In case of cancellation of the tour by the organizer, please contact the City Agency Dorsten at phone 02362/663066 for rescheduling to another date.

The surges of his midlife crisis have subsided – the husband has set up a workshop. The children are talking about moving out, and the wild parties in the friend circle have shrunk to cozy coffee gatherings. So, is her life slowly entering the final stretch, where the remaining program will consist of crocheting bibs for the grandchildren? Not if Maria Vollmer has anything to say about it! She still wants to help save the planet and, on the side, ensure that husband Rainer doesn’t mutilate himself as a DIY enthusiast. And – what’s even more important: Celebrating that life continues to be colorful, cheerful, and lively despite all the crises! She knows that to have a little fun, a woman really doesn’t need to book a dildo party with a stripper. On the other hand: Why not?
Full-blooded comedienne Maria Vollmer has learned the craft of performance in the fields of dance and musical, and she tells hilariously, touchingly, and passionately about life from a female perspective. She masters the stand-up comedy performance as confidently as the big pop ballad and knows how to take her audience on a journey with a hefty dose of playfulness and zest for life.

Foyer and bar open from 6:00 PM. Entrance to the hall from 6:30 PM.