Extreme wealth kills democracy. Extreme wealth destroys social justice. It destroys all human foundations of life. Because extreme wealth is highly concentrated, uncontrolled power. And it is growing rapidly worldwide. It's high time for a theatrical attack on extreme wealth! Complaining about poverty, exploitation and social discrimination is no longer enough. We need to talk […]

Friday, October 10. Animalia · 10:00 & 11:00 AM · Paulskirche Captivating, colorful, and full of imagination, we open the festival with Camille Saint-Saëns' popular Carnival of the Animals. Actor Matthias Folz guides us through the concert with Jörg Hilbert's witty verses. Together with the Young Festival Ensemble, we celebrate a vibrant animal world, made […]

Brazilian Journey Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM The program takes you on a journey through the city's various districts, offering a cross-section of Brazilian literature and the rich diversity of Brazilian music. Texts by Jorge Amado, Jose Paulo Paes, and Geovani Martins are paired with the music of renowned Bossa Nova artist Antonio Carlos […]