Theatre and drama performances

When Carla Nowak, the new maths and PE teacher at a German secondary school, decides to take the initiative to find out who is responsible for the thefts that have taken place at the school, she does so with the best of intentions. First and foremost, she wants to put an end to the practice of interrogating innocent students and free them from the shadow of prejudice that hangs over them. She knows very well, because she has seen it with her own eyes, that even among the teaching staff there are those who do not shine in terms of honesty.

Our Jam Keller Sessions are back – from now on every month at the Waaghaus! The gathering, part of CHI C’È C’È!, is entirely dedicated to music and improvisation. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been playing for years or are just getting started: bring your instrument and jump in! The space is open for free playing, and all the technical equipment is on site. In the Waaghaus cellar you’ll find drums, a pianola, and amplifiers waiting for you. Of course, everyone who simply prefers to listen, have a drink, and enjoy the evening in good company is also very welcome.

Transart is a multidisciplinary festival, which involves its audience in the exciting exploration of new contemporary frontiers, through a multiplicity of expressive languages and their innovations: from classical to electronic music, from figurative arts to performance, and from cinema to new digital technologies.

Transart is a multidisciplinary festival ranging from music to dance, from figurative arts to performance. Together with its audience, it discovers the most contemporary, stimulating and artistic expressions, always attentive to the rhythm of time. "A TALK FROM REMOTE": In A Talk from Remote, the artist Marina Abramovic —joining from Manchester—speaks about her artistic practice and evolution. "NOVA SELVA SONORA": Nova Selva Sonora is a new project by the Azione_Improvvisa ensemble, aimed at exploring extremely rich and diverse sound worlds, in which the visual experience takes over to create a bridge with the sound dimension. At the heart of the project is a suggestion: that of a forest where time compresses and dilates, and where human presence becomes elusive or transposed, double or absent. The musical narration is entrusted to the four musiciansə of Azione_Improvvisa: Andrea Antonel on the theorbo, Margherita Berlanda on accordion, Pietro Paolo Dinapoli on electric guitar and Daniela Fantechi on electronics. Tickets: www.transart.it or at the box office.

The Pirate Pig’ based on the book by Cornelia Funke and Kerstin Meyer. Fat Sven and his ship's boy Pit enjoy their life on Butterfly Island. They spend all day out at sea and in the evening they lie contentedly in their hammocks. One morning, a blue barrel washes up at their feet, from which a little pig grunts at them. They take it home with them and name it Jule. They soon realise that Jule is no ordinary pig. She has the ability to sniff out treasure. It doesn't take long before the notorious pirate Knurrhahn hears about Jule and kidnaps her. Now Sven and Pit must summon all their courage and take on the pirates to get their pig back. Performed with colourful flat figures and music. Sven Mathiasen (CH) Mathiasen Puppet Theatre For children aged 4 and up Duration: approx. 45 minutes - only German language Start: 5 p.m.

The Naturns Library cordially invites you to a special musical and literary evening.

A play that shows how precious every moment is, without sacrificing humor.

The concert in the parish church of Kastelruth promises a unique musical experience. The female quartet De Cater, Ermes Costa and Unknown Brass will jointly present a programme of traditional and modern songs. The different styles and genres will immerse the church in a unique atmosphere full of music and harmony. The selected pieces of music will evoke a wide range of emotions and take the audience on a musical journey. Whether you are a fan of traditional or modern music, there is something for everyone. So come along and enjoy a wonderful musical experience. No registration required. Free admission

On the banks of a small body of water on the Ritten Plateau, Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson presents the world premiere at TRANSART25 of the performance Sunday Without Love, a site-specific work that fuses music, theatre and visual arts. In this idyllic setting, Kjartansson composes an evocative tableau vivant from 11.30 a.m.-2.30 p.m., at 3 p.m. Roman Signer, an iconic figure in Swiss contemporary art and one of the best-loved artists in the history of TRANSART, returns for the festival's grand finale with a new, unprecedented action: Zehn Stangen, an explosive premiere performance. Free Entry! You can reach the Rautner pond in about 10 to 15 minutes on foot from the bus terminal no. 165 in Via Am Kirchsteig, where there is also free parking. Simply cross the pedestrian zebra crossing in front of the Longostagno Fire Station and follow the signs along the way.

Two like Bonnie and Clyde ... a comedy by Tom Müller and Sabine Miriorny Directed by Christian Mair – starring Magdalena Lun & Martin Nicolussi Manni and Chantal, two young wannabe gangsters, dream of quick riches and follow in the footsteps of their great role models. But before they can rake in the big bucks, they have to pull off a bank robbery – supposedly a piece of cake! If only there weren't the small challenge that the passenger constantly confuses the road maps during the escape and can't tell right from left. Eventually, the two end up in a former shoe warehouse – a mishap that is only the least of their problems. Although everything goes wrong for the amateurish crook couple, they succeed in one thing very well: they make the audience laugh with their chaotic adventure. ‘Zwei wie Bonnie und Clyde’ masterfully combines slapstick, comedy and subtle humour. After the event, wine from Kurtinig will be served. Information & registration, Tel 377 38 20016 From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., WhatsApp throughout, 18 €

by Patricia Font – Spain 2023 – 105 minutes Antoni Benaiges is a Catalan-born elementary school teacher assigned to a mixed-age class in Bañuelos de Bureba (Burgos). His innovative teaching methods and his openness about being an atheist alienate the local priest and mayor, but not his students, who feel he understands their hopes and dreams. One of those dreams is to see the sea. Antoni Benaiges truly existed, and he really did promise the sea to children who could only imagine it. That promise was perfectly aligned with his educational and pedagogical vision. Free entry.

Spectacular aerial photographs provide an overview of the rugged habitat of the Stelvio National Park. This documentary film portrays the Alpine animals and plants in their natural environment. Film in German language 5:00 p.m. / Film in Italian language 4:00 p.m. Film made of Marco Polo e Thomas Vonmetz copyright:PR Video / Rai Südtirol /Prov. Autonoma Bolzano Südtirol Dip. 28

Andrea Weingartner, who used to be a ski racer, is sexually harassed after the death of her husband. When the police fail to react, she feels transported back to her time in the national team, where abuse was commonplace. Because the ski association is not prepared to talk about it, she decides to make the abuses in the ski association public. by Antonin Svoboda 2024 | 92 minutes German original version ***** 6.00 p.m. doors open, take a seat and enjoy an aperitivo 7.30 p.m. STANGLER BUFFET: € 27,00 (students with valid ID € 16,00) Buffet with appetizers, salads, first and main course and sweet finale - the courses are served one after the other, so if you come late you might miss part of the buffet For reservations, please contact us: +39 348 8659739 or stanglerhof@gmail.com ****** 9:00 p.m. Begin Film - FREE ENTRY | DONATIONS WELCOME With the kind support of Niederstätter

Programme Thursday 26.09. 5 p.m. They'll be famous: Alena Savina and her small Mozarts 6.30 p.m. Mozart on book: Justice and music on the eve of the French Revolution. In the Lagers of the Second World War curated by Sonya Beretta and Giacomo Fornari in collaboration with Comitato per l'educazione permanente di Bressanone (in italian) 8.30 p.m. Mozart in voice (Belcanto Academy) Vittorino Andreoli (psychiatrist) & Andrea Bacchetti (piano) in collaboration with UPAD/Palladio (in italian and german) Admission prices: 25 euros, reduced 15 euros

Harp sounds and aerial acrobatics turn the forest into a stage. After a shared walk, a scene unfolds in which music and movement blend with nature. The delicate tones of the harp and the graceful shapes of the acrobatics transform the forest clearing into a poetic performance. The artists: Isabel Goller is a harpist from Brixen, trained at the Mozarteum in Salzburg as well as in Zurich and Maastricht. She has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera and is co-founder of the Südtirol Filarmonica. With “Forest Art” she brings her music back into nature. Veronika Smolková is a contemporary circus artist, actress, and dancer from Prague. She earned a master’s degree in Nonverbal Theatre at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and furthered her training at a circus school in Finland. Her projects combine circus, dance, and theatre, bringing art into dialogue with nature. Alongside her artistic work, she teaches aerial and partner acrobatics at Cirqueon and at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. Meeting point at 8:00 pm in front of Hotel Royal | short walk together to the performance site in the forest | free participation

The Merano Magic Festival will once again be enchanting the town. A gala of magic at the Kursaal will show off the various facets of the illusionist’s art, amusing and mysterious in turns.

At the heart of Marius von Mayenburg's play is a mysterious painting: after their father's death, brothers Nicola and Philipp find a seemingly insignificant painting in the attic, signed “A. Hiller”. Or perhaps it says “A. Hitler”? That would almost be better, because its value would suddenly increase. Unfortunately, its provenance is unknown – and only with a verifiable provenance can a painting by Adolf Hitler be sold at a profit. While their Jewish sister-in-law fights hard to destroy it, Nicola and Philipp feverishly investigate their family history. Or perhaps... they invent a new one? With sharp, biting jokes verging on cynicism, Marius von Mayenburg tackles thorny questions: is it really possible to separate the work from the artist? And to what extent do moral principles hold up when financial gain comes into play? A theater-play in German language

A musical and theatrical work that combines live music, voices, movement, images and touch, offering young children an exciting first encounter with the language of performing arts. Inspired by Suzy Lee's illustrated book The Wave, Onde transports young audiences into a poetic world where the sea becomes a space for play, discovery and transformation. The show is the result of specific artistic and pedagogical research on early childhood, curated by the Petra Theatre Company, in collaboration with L'Albero and the Senzaspine Orchestra, as part of the European project Grow Inclusive Opera, supported by the Boarding Pass Plus programme of the Ministry of Culture.

Founded in Alto Adige in 2005, Alps Move is a dance theatre festival that has developed in close relationship with the Alto Adige Dance Collective. Its aim is to host and promote the local contemporary dance and experimental theatre scene. Each year Alps Move stages shows and performances created by choreographers and dancers originally from Alto Adige, many of whom now pursue their careers further afield. PROGRAMME: CYCLIC ELEMENTS Sabine Raffeiner_IT With Cyclic Elements Sabine Raffeiner explores the cyclic nature of human beings and the way they are shaped by the interaction of the four elements: earth, water, air and fire. ÉTAT SAUVAGE Francesca Ziviani_IT/FR État Sauvage is a contemporary dance performance that aims to awaken our bodily and spiritual memories. The space where the show takes place becomes a resonance field that expands every movement and vibration, transforming the experience into something deeply shared.

Paula's will to live has been extinguished since her little brother Tim drowned in the sea in Trieste. But then she meets old Helmut, who is traveling to South Tyrol with his ex-wife's stolen urn, and joins him on his journey to Italy. by Eileen Byrne 2024 | 86 minutes German language OV ********* 6.00 p.m. doors open, take a seat and enjoy an aperitivo 7.30 p.m. STANGLER BUFFET: € 27,00 (students with valid ID € 16,00) Buffet with appetizers, salads, first and main course and sweet finale - the courses are served one after the other, so if you come late you might miss part of the buffet For reservations, please contact us: +39 348 8659739 or stanglerhof@gmail.com ********* 9.00 p.m. Begin film - FREE ENTRY | DONATIONS WELCOME

Toni Servillo, Giuliana De Sio, Vinicio Marchioni, Alessandro Haber, Teresa Saponangelo, Silvio Orlando, Gabriele Lavia, Neri Marcorè, and many other leading figures of the international theatre scene are part of the 2025/2026 season of the Teatro Stabile, taking place in Bolzano. This year’s season includes 12 subscription events and a special performance featuring Stefano Massini.

Founded in Alto Adige in 2005, Alps Move is a dance theatre festival that has developed in close relationship with the Alto Adige Dance Collective. Its aim is to host and promote the local contemporary dance and experimental theatre scene with performances in venues throughout the province and the creation of a network that reaches out to other regional, national and European theatre groups and organizations. Each year Alps Move stages shows and performances created by choreographers and dancers originally from Alto Adige, many of whom now pursue their careers further afield. Regardless of age, all these artists are invited to work on new projects to be performed – and often premiered – back in Alto Adige during the October-November Festival. Tickets can be purchased at the box office of the Municipal Theatre Piazza Verdi 40, Bolzano Tue – Ven 14:30–19:00, Sat 15:30–19:00 Tel. 0471 053800 Online at www.ticket.bz.it and by email at info@ticket.bz.it

This concert for poetry, piano, and voice combines the verses of poet Lino Pasquale Cacciapaglia with famous melodies performed by soprano Teresa Di Bari and renowned piano compositions interpreted by Maestro Roberto Corlianò. It is a dialogue among the arts, offering the audience an emotional journey marked by beauty, rhythm, and sound. The program ranges from operatic arias and lieder to original piano pieces, providing an intense and refined musical experience. The recently restored theater offers an ideal setting for this evening of poetry and music, celebrating creativity, emotion, and humanity.

Film presentation: „The Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park. Living heritage of the Dolomites” A documentary film was made last fall for the 50th anniversary of the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park. The 30-minute film not only captivates with breathtaking landscape shots, it also tells about the mountain refuges, the agriculture, geology and the people who live and work in the nature park. (only German and Italian)

Film presentation: „The Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park. Living heritage of the Dolomites” A documentary film was made last fall for the 50th anniversary of the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park. The 30-minute film not only captivates with breathtaking landscape shots, it also tells about the mountain refuges, the agriculture, geology and the people who live and work in the nature park. (only German and Italian)

The film documents the “Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige" in the pandemic year 2020. It delivers insights into a music festival where jazz is not only a factor of entertainment but also an attitude towards life and a glimmer of hope. documentary by Matthias Keitsch & Sebastian Longariva 2021 | 2021 original version in German and Italian + English subtitles ********* 6.00 p.m. doors open, take a seat and enjoy an aperitivo 7.30 p.m. STANGLER BUFFET: € 27,00 (students with valid ID € 16,00) Buffet with appetizers, salads, first and main course and sweet finale - the courses are served one after the other, so if you come late you might miss part of the buffet For reservations, please contact us: +39 348 8659739 or stanglerhof@gmail.com ********* 9.00 p.m. Begin film - FREE ENTRY | DONATIONS WELCOME

‘I'm not afraid of bankruptcy,’ René Benko boasted in a 2011 interview with Krone. Things turned out differently. The insolvency of his Signa Group is the biggest bankruptcy in the Second Republic of Austria. German and Italian cities are also facing years of construction craters. Millions in state investments have vanished into thin air. The self-made billionaire leaves behind a shambles. Following plays such as ‘Die Redaktion’ (The Editorial Office) and ‘Heldenplätze’ (Heroes' Squares), author and director Calle Fuhr, together with the investigative editorial team DOSSIER, once again looks behind the headlines to tell the story of the rise and fall of the miracle man Benko. Calle Fuhr himself takes to the stage in this solo performance, taking the audience on a journey into the amazing Signa wonderland and revealing the system that made René Benko possible in the first place. "It remains exciting throughout the entire performance. One eye-opening moment follows another.‘ (ORF, ZIB 13) The acclaimed premiere at the Vienna Volkstheater, which was also invited to the ’Radikal jung" festival, will be continued in an updated version at the Schauspiel Köln, where Kai Voges will be artistic director and Calle Fuhr will be resident writer and director from the 2025/26 season onwards. Direction and stage design: Calle Fuhr Costumes: Tina Prichenfried Video: Lisa Rodlauer Dramaturgy: Matthias Seier Funded by: Autonomous Province of Bolzano, Department of German Culture / South Tyrol Savings Bank Foundation In collaboration with: South Tyrol Cultural Institute Economy & Culture Merano Supported by: Auto Brenner

Founded in Alto Adige in 2005, Alps Move is a dance theatre festival that has developed in close relationship with the Alto Adige Dance Collective. Its aim is to host and promote the local contemporary dance and experimental theatre scene with performances in venues throughout the province and the creation of a network that reaches out to other regional, national and European theatre groups and organizations. Each year Alps Move stages shows and performances created by choreographers and dancers originally from Alto Adige, many of whom now pursue their careers further afield. Regardless of age, all these artists are invited to work on new projects to be performed – and often premiered – back in Alto Adige during the October-November Festival. LU-NATION Rixa Rottonara_IT/DE tanzfilm LuNation is a poetic dance video that explores the menstrual cycle and proposes a return to life's natural rhythms as an antidote to the frenzy of modernity. DUNST IM KÖRPER Sarah Merler_IT/AT performance Dunst im Körper is an intimate therapeutic dialogue with one's inner self. Starting from changeable, transitory states, the dance to which it gives life expresses our opaque, muddled inner space. EVERYTHING STARTS FROM POINT ONE Miriam Plank & Lea Markgraf_IT/DE performance What will remain of me if I seek connection with others? To answer this question, Everything starts from point one sets out from the Strangler Fig Tree, a fascinating case of adaptation and survival strategy in the vegetable kingdom.

Brigitte Knapp and Daniel Faranna present a musical cabaret, lyrical, creative and rather unique ‘storytelling evening’ at the Steinegg Live Festival entitled: ‘Verwurzelt & versteinert’ (Rooted & Petrified) - in german languague. The Steinegg Live Festival, which has become popular beyond the borders, is entering its 29th round this year. As in previous years, the organisers offer a smorgasbord of music and culture between mid and late October ... a mix of local art and foreign guests. ENTRY: 15,00€ Under 16 years entry free Reservations required! WhatsApp or sms to: +39 338 8309014

An explosion of comedy and relentless rhythm: Andrea Pucci shares the challenges of everyday life with irony and sarcasm, blending personal anecdotes with hilarious observations about modern society. With his direct and engaging style, Pucci interacts with the audience, turning every show into a unique experience. The performance is enriched by musical moments with his band, creating an overwhelming and dynamic evening. Pucci’s humor stems from the contradictions of contemporary life: sharp but never mean-spirited, capable of making you laugh and think at the same time. Each of his shows is a perfect mix of laughter, energy, and pure entertainment!