Augsburg, Germany
Kulturhaus abraxas is a publicly funded cultural centre in Augsburg that opened in 1993 in a converted factory building. It hosts a wide range of events - concerts, theatre, dance, readings and community projects - with a particular focus on intercultural and socially engaged work. The industrial architecture gives the venue a distinctive, unpretentious character.
The Guttenberger Gypsy Jazz Projekt, joined by celebrated violinist Florin Niculescu, performs gypsy jazz rooted in the tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.
A fairy-tale theater show for children aged 3 and up, based on the Brothers Grimm story of Rapunzel - performed by Theater Fritz und Freunde with humor, music, and plenty of heart.
Swing tanzen verboten returns to Augsburg's Kulturhaus abraxas - the place where the band was born - with a set of American standards, new arrangements, and German swing. Dancing is actively encouraged.
A Turkish-language psychological drama by EM Tiyatro Münih - one act, 60 minutes. Two women trapped in earthquake rubble discover their conflict is really a battle within a single fractured mind. The play addresses violence against women and children. Ages 12 and up.
A puppet theatre show for children from age 4 about a bear who cannot fall asleep before winter hibernation. Figurentheater Pantaleon from Munich tells a story full of humour and magic.
Uli and the Frogs bring raw, no-frills blues and rock to Augsburg, working through classics by B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Gary Moore and Joe Bonamassa in their own style.
A children's theatre show for ages 4 and up, based on Astrid Lindgren's beloved classic - Theater Fritz und Freunde brings the irrepressible Pippi Longstocking to the stage in Augsburg.
An art-science performance exploring digital identity, data control, and the ideologies of tech giants. An interactive reflection on surveillance, facial recognition, and algorithmic profiling, followed by a public discussion.
Students of the Spanish Ballet School in Augsburg perform classical and modern dance pieces choreographed by their teachers, marking the end of another school year.
A documentary theatre piece tracing the NSU 2.0 threatening-letter campaign - messages sent to politicians, lawyers and journalists whose personal data was pulled from police systems. Followed by a post-show discussion with the creative team.
A dance piece about a community losing its balance when a mysterious crystal disappears from the village. Students of Ballettakademie Payer tell a story full of adventure and magical creatures.
Giulia Dance Company's ballet "Cinderella" - a classic tale for children from age 4 about a girl who finds happiness through magic and love.
Augsburg schoolchildren present choreographies created with TanzAllee e.V. dance educators - an afternoon of movement, creativity and the joy of dance on stage.
Theaterclub U17 presents a multimedia performance built around big existential questions - identity, mortality, faith, and the future. Aimed at audiences aged 13 and up.
Max Prosa performs his fourth lyrical collection "Wildwuchs" - poems, aphorisms and diary entries brought to life with Magnus Bang Olsen on piano and double bass. Audience letters become part of the show.