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October 2026

20 h
20 h
A person stands in the foreground on a brightly lit stage, wearing an orange safety vest over dark clothing. In the background, another person in blue clothing holds a long pole or rod. The stage is surrounded by mist and cool lighting, with a silver reflective sheet on the floor. Two stage lights are positioned at the edge of the stage.

World premiere

Coproduction

Kate McIntosh

Volcano Time

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Performance
17–19 h
14.30–19 h

IMPACT26

Friction Energy – On Practices of Encounter, Negotiation and Cooperation

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November 2026

19.30 h
Two portraits of Wolfgang M. Schmitt (left) and Stefan Schulz (right) side by side. Wolfgang M. Schmitt is wearing an orange suit with a white shirt and an orange-and-white patterned tie. His dark hair is slicked back. Stefan Schulz is wearing a light-colored top, has short, blond hair, and is looking directly into the camera. Both backgrounds are neutral and light.

Wolfgang M. Schmitt & Stefan Schulz

Die Neuen Zwanziger - Live aus 2120

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LiteraturdistriktLive-Podcast
A photo showing several people at the DYNAMO event on a colorfully lit stage. They appear to be dancing.

DYNAMO

Junge Tanzplattform NRW

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DanceWorkshop
18–19.30 h
18–19.30 h
A person in blue clothing sits on a dark stage at a table with electronic equipment, holding a stringed instrument. On the right, a large screen displays a video showing two people on a motorcycle in an urban setting. The scene is dimly lit, with emphasis on the projection and the person on stage.

German premiere

Coproduction

Rimini Protokoll / Théâtre de Vidy / Les Praticables

Mali Futur Live

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Film screeningMusicPerformance

December 2026

19 h
Two people stand in the foreground with their backs to the camera, holding up smartphones to take photos or videos. In the background, a stage is brightly lit with fog and several round and linear light sources. A person stands on stage but is out of focus and difficult to identify. The lighting creates a strong yellowish-white atmosphere.

DUO:DONNERSTAG

The perfect end to hard day’s work at PACT

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ReadingConcert
20 h
20 h
Several hands clad in blue gloves hold a melon in place while a long knife is inserted vertically into its rind. Light blue lab coats, blue lighting, and the precise, coordinated movements are reminiscent of a surgical procedure.

Coproduction

Eva Meyer-Keller

Turn the P/Age

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DancePerformance
17 h
A photo showing Marlene Helling at a harbor on the right side of the image. She is sitting on a red container and looking to the right. Ships can be seen in the background. Marlene is wearing a red T-shirt and black pants.

Marlene Helling

Hafenfest

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Free Admission
PerformanceLectureMusicReading
20 h
20 h
A person kneels on the ground, wearing a loose, dark garment. The upper body leans slightly backward, with the right arm bent and raised in front of the face. A visible cloud of dust or smoke rises from the left sleeve. The scene is in black and white, with a dark, evenly lit background.

World premiere

Coproduction

Urban Arts Ensemble & Chey Jurado

Isolated

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Dance