Theater- en toneelvoorstellingen

Trina and Erich. A young woman, a man. Two voices. Two witnesses. Two victims. We are in Curon in the Vinschgau Valley, just a few kilometers from the Austrian border. The beautiful novel Resto qui by Marco Balzano becomes a theatrical play with two characters and many more voices, brought to life by the bodies and mastery of Arianna Scommegna and Mattia Fabris: they are Trina and Erich, witnesses, victims, and, when necessary, even executioners. They are the witnesses of an entire community wiped out in the name of progress and a dam that was almost useless—except to erase the lives of some hundreds of families who had resisted everything, including the First and Second World Wars, changes of nationality, fascism, and forced choices. “Through a dramaturgical weave of narrated parts and dialogues, this yet another ugly chapter of Italian history unfolds. A simple, lean staging: as Melville would have written it, ancient and melancholic. A story of dirty hands and tenacity, anger, violence, and remorse. Sketches. The story of simple women and men who did not accept surrender and now—before the Tribunal of Humanity and for a daughter who is no longer there—relive their long and humiliating defeat,” writes Francesco Niccolini, author and director of the play. The two protagonists, husband and wife, each tell their own version of the story: between Fontamara and Rashomon, there will be partly coinciding, partly different and complementary versions that will compose a pale and painful but dignified picture to present to the audience. Because you can lose the battle, but not be defeated: this is exactly what happens to Trina. By Marco Balzano Theatrical adaptation and direction by Francesco Niccolini With Arianna Scommegna and Mattia Fabris Set design: Antonio Panzuto Costumes: Emanuela Dall’Aglio Lighting: Alessandro Verazzi Original music: Dimitri Grechi Espinoza Production: Teatro Stabile di Bolzano, Piccolo Teatro di Milano – Teatro d’Europa

A medieval banquet shrouded in mystery: the Master of the Butterfly Troupe has been found dead. Guests will form investigation councils, listen to testimonies, observe suspects, and uncover the truth. Authentic medieval dishes will accompany theatrical scenes, interrogations, and twists. An interactive evening of food, theatre, and intrigue—where every guest becomes part of the story. Medieval Menu First Course • Oltremontano blancmange • Pancristiano with cured meat roll • Morning egg with wine Second Course • Rose water lasagna Third Course • Chicken Ambrogino with dried fruit • Spiced onions Dessert • Medieval sweets • Mead tasting Limited seating – Reservation required.

Under the guidance of Sophia and Christopher, you will build a kamishibai table theatre and learn tips on how to play. We will also show you the most beautiful picture sheets in the library. For whom: families with children >8 years old Languages: German and Italian

Experience the adventures of Kaspara and her friends in our large puppet theatre. Grandfather has baked a delicious cake. But when Kaspara, Gretel and Seppl come to eat the cake, it has disappeared. Could the robber have stolen it? For whom: children >4 years old Languages: German and Italian

Featuring: Samantha Fire, Lightning Aurora & Shiny Light Unitevi a noi per una serata indimenticabile! Le Regine Samantha Fire, Lightning Aurora e Shiny Light sono pronte a condurvi in un viaggio sfrenato, funky e retrò nell'era della disco music! Preparatevi a ballare al ritmo dei più grandi successi degli anni '70 e '80, sorseggiando iconici drink in stile vintage. Info and reservations: 0471 311 570 – bar@laurin.it Participation is also possible without a reservation.

500 years ago, Michael Gaismair fought for justice and participation in the Tyrolean Peasants' War. Naturally, women also played a role in the course of events: many, including Magdalena Gaismair, actively and behind the scenes participated in the uprisings. However, in the relatively few sources from this period, women are scarcely mentioned. Already in the 16th century, what would later be repeatedly confirmed applied: in the struggle for freedom, equality, and "brotherhood," women often were left with nothing but housework. Director Michaela Senn and her team are developing a play about the gaps in historical records, the everyday struggle for equality, and the power of solidarity. The theater piece was created in cooperation with Vereinigte Bühnen Bozen and the local association Vigil Raber Kuratorium and is an event of "Mitmischen! Ma come?" – a project of the City and Multscher Museum of Vipiteno as part of the Euregio Museum Year 2025, funded by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, the Municipality of Vipiteno, and private sponsors. DATES AND TIMES 11/22 - 8:00 PM 11/23 - 6:00 PM 11/24 - 8:00 PM Cast: Margot Mayrhofer & Katrin Rabensteiner Direction & Concept: Michaela Senn Texts & Concept: Maria C. Hilber Set & Costumes: Sara Burchia Dramaturgy & Concept: Michaela Stolte Reservations: museum@sterzing.eu Tickets also available at the box office on the evening of the performance Ticket price adults: €15.00 Under 18 (born in 2007 and after): free entry Free seating More information: mitmischen-macome.com With kind support from LEITNER AG | STIFTUNG SÜDTIROLER SPARKASSE | TÖTSCH EINRICHTUNGSHAUS

Experience the adventures of Kaspara and her friends in our large puppet theatre. While playing hide and seek, Kaspara finds a large, shiny glittering stone. Who could have lost it? For whom: children >4 years old Languages: German and Italian

"Doppio Taglio" (in italian) is a narrative show which, while addressing the topic fortunately much discussed in recent times, of violence against women, stands out for the choice of a transversal perspective: not the story of the victim, nor that of a witness or much less of the executioner, but the curious difference in level of some media mechanisms through which our perception of the fact is shaped.

Experience the adventures of Kaspara and her friends in our large puppet theatre. The robber has escaped and is stealing everything that isn't nailed down. Kaspara and Gretel set out to find the villain. But will they catch the right villain in the end? For whom: children >4 years old Languages: German and Italian

John is a university professor who is about to be promoted and buy a property. Carol is his student who is afraid of failing because she often simply does not understand the professor's technical terms. He finds her ‘likeable’ and believes he understands her. His hand on Carol's shoulder, a casual gesture meant to reassure her, proves to be his undoing. Was it perhaps sexual assault after all? Was there more at stake than sympathy? What does Carol hope to achieve with her accusations, which could cost John his career? Director: Ulrich Waller Stage design: Raimund Bauer Costumes: Ilse Welter Cast: John: Sven-Eric Bechtolf Carol: Johanna Asch

The Taufra Xmas Sessions invite you to an unforgettable winter experience! On six evenings, various locations in Sand in Taufers and Mühlen are transformed into atmospheric meeting places. Enjoy the unique atmosphere with campfire romance, delicious regional food and drinks. Let yourself be inspired by the rousing live acts and experience spectacular fire shows that will leave you spellbound. Whether with friends, family or alone - the Taufra Xmas Sessions offer something for everyone. Join in and celebrate Advent in a special way!

Program: Friday, 28.11. : Icebar, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures Friday, 05.12. : Sandgold, Winkel/Cantuccio Friday, 12.12. : Hotel Spangla, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures Friday, 19.12. : Hotel Drumlerhof, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures Friday, 26.12. : Cafe Domino, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures Friday, 02.01. : Cafe Treffpunkt, Mühlen in Taufers/Molini di Tures

Seis am Schlern is getting ready for a magical Advent and Christmas season!

In addition to the ice rink in the village square with skate rentals, there will be fascinating magic and fire shows, great live bands, contemplative Advent concerts, and atmospheric Christmas stories, providing a varied program. A winter experience for young and old alike!

Seis on ICE Ice skating with skate rentals and mulled wine stand: November 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026.

Daily from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (closed on December 24, 2025).

María Grand & Maya Keren (CH/USA) María Grand: sax Maya Keren: piano A major all-female encounter between Geneva-born saxophonist, singer, and composer María Grand and emerging pianist Maya Keren, originally from Philadelphia and now based in Brooklyn. The compositions, almost entirely original, weave together free improvisations and hyper-precisely written music: some inspired by María’s exploration of the human subconscious, others born from purely mathematical ideas, creating a virtuosic sound reminiscent of classic “straight ahead” jazz. The duo tells stories of modern women with ancient roots, capable of unfolding in real time and revealing archetypes and futuristic wonders. The goal is never to play “correctly,” but to give free rein to experience, with all the risks and pleasures that come with it. Above all, the music focuses on what touches the human: sincere, intense, and intentional. Event: Monday, December 1, 2025, at Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM. www.mariakimgrand.com www.mayakerenmusic.com

Franco Branciaroli is the protagonist of Sior Todero Brontolon, a masterpiece by Carlo Goldoni presented in 1762 at the Teatro San Luca in Venice and received with great warmth right from its debut. Miserly, imperious, irritating with the servants, oppressive with his son and granddaughter, distrustful and touchy towards the world: it would seem impossible to empathise with Sior Todero Brontolon. Nonetheless, the indefinable ‘brontolòn’ has attracted actors of the calibre of Cesco Baseggio, Giulio Bosetti or Gastone Moschin, and it is now Branciaroli, a master of the contemporary stage, who offers an extraordinary and unexpected new interpretation directed by Paolo Valerio. It was Goldoni himself who was amazed at how a text centred on such an odious and negative character had achieved such success. Needless to say, the topicality and peculiarities of his Todero are unscathed even today. For the first time, Valerio's direction brings together Goldoni's world with that of puppets, two universes that meet in the microcosm of a real and imaginary place. A reinterpretation conducted with strict philological respect for the text and that - at the same time - brings to the stage an original intuition such as that of the puppets alongside the actors, as their alter egos. Valerio and Branciaroli are preparing to amaze the audience once again with their reinterpretation of a classic of Italian theatre, which can still suggest much to contemporary sensibilities. Just think of the subtle and decisive role that Goldoni entrusts, in the play, to the female world, the only one that in the dramaturgical development appears fully positive. And the finale of the play - at a time when the concept of “patriarchy” dominates our chronicles in its most distorted and leaden meanings - weaves a vein of disturbance into the joyfulness of the resolution. By Carlo Goldoni, dramaturgy Piermario Vescovo, with Franco Branciaroli and Piergiorgio Fasolo, Alessandro Albertin, Maria Grazia Plos, Ester Galazzi, Riccardo Maranzana, Valentina Violo, Emanuele Fortunati, Andrea Germani, Roberta Colacino in collaboration with I Piccoli di Podrecca. Director Paolo Valerio Sets Marta Crisolini Malatesta Costumes Stefano Nicolao Lights Gigi Saccomandi Music Antonio Di Pofi Stage movements Monica Codena Production Il Rossetti Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia, Teatro de gli Incamminati, Centro Teatrale Bresciano Duration: 140 minutes, including a break

Elena-Maria Knapp & Katarina Hauser (A): “KEIN.MUTTER.LAND“ If women don’t become mothers and mothers can’t cope – a performance by Julia Jenewein Motherhood is political. And so is the choice not to become a mother. From “It’ll happen sooner or later” to “You’ll regret it,” childless women or those who don’t intend to have children are often judged, while the “maternal instinct” is idealized and motherhood romanticized. With the most personal and intimate decision of their lives, women inevitably find themselves under public scrutiny, often losing their own voice. But what is motherhood really like? And what happens when one regrets becoming a mother? When one cannot become a mother, or when the biological clock doesn’t start ticking? In this performance, two women openly confront all the (often taboo) issues surrounding reproduction and the ability to give life: from mental load to “regretting motherhood,” from pregnancy (and abortion) to birth culture. An intense and provocative evening that explores everything arising from the “question of all questions”: the one about children. Event: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM. www.juliajenewein.com

Julien Cottereau (F): “Carte blanche à Julien Cottereau” He is a clown, mime, and internationally acclaimed performer. Julien Cottereau, who spent ten years on the stages of Cirque du Soleil, captivates audiences around the world with his naïve style – and last year he won the “Niederstätter surPrize 2024” at Carambolage. Without uttering a word, he recycles silence and the sounds of the world, taking the audience on a journey that invites wonder, laughter, and dreaming. His shows are a collective adventure of pure joy, where every moment is unique and surprising. Whether in the suburbs of Pointe-Noire, performing for street children in Kabul, or on the world’s grandest stages like the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall, Cottereau enchants everywhere. He takes his audience by the hand and leads them down unexplored and interactive paths between poetry, humor, and self-irony. Let yourself be enchanted by this master of gestures and sound effects, and experience a show that will spark your imagination! Whatever he has in mind – we give him free rein: Carte blanche à Julien Cottereau. “A master of pantomime who has conquered the world.” (The Guardian) Performances: Thu 04 and Fri 05 November 2025 at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, 8:00 PM. www.facebook.com/juliencottereauofficiel

Traditional St. Nicholaus and Krampus procession. 3.30 p.m. Schellen Race - children draped with goat herding bells, stroll along the village. On their way the children are tossed nuts, mandarin oranges and candies. 6 p.m. St. Nicholaus procession

Io.Co Show: South Tyrol's answer to American late-night shows! A sharp, entertaining, overwhelming, and always interesting show! Together with entertainer Gianluca Iocolano, two guests will take to the stage to tell little-known or unknown stories, making this the most bilingual talk show around and inspiring the audience! (At least, that's the plan... don't count on it!)

presented by the theater group “Theaterkiste Lengmoos”, in german language, at the common house at Lengmoos

Angelo Pintus is an Italian comedian well known for his energetic style of humor and hilarious performances. He was born on May 21, 1975, in Trieste, Italy. Pintus has gained great popularity through his theatrical performances, later broadcast on TV and platforms, and his participation in successful television programs. The Italian comedian has been able to build a solid career in the Italian comedy scene, winning over theater audiences with his charisma, likability, and undisputed talent for improvising and entertaining.

Lukas Lobis (BZ): “verwirrt” Director: Robert Palfrader Actor and cabaret artist Lukas Lobis returns to Carambolage with his successful show “verwirrt.” Through an ironic and entertaining journey, Lobis tries to untangle the confusion that grips him, encountering quirky characters and ending up in awkward situations. His path leads him to rediscover his Tyrolean roots — with a surprising conclusion. Event: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.

Peppi und die Haislraggler (BZ): “Verstopfte Weihnacht – Besinnliches Toilettenreinigen mit Peppi und die Haislraggler” Moritz Thuile: bass Markus Cappello: sax Martin Malfertheiner: cajon Felix Senoner: guitar Magdalena Oberstaller: violin Tobias Kompatscher: guitar, vocals The musical repertoire of the band Peppi und die Haislraggler – creators and so far the only representatives of the Toilet-Pop genre – consists mainly of original compositions. Their distinctive feature is the tension between ironic lyrics in dialect and a wide variety of musical styles. Even the band’s name is telling: they firmly claim to work full-time in sanitary maintenance and took up instruments only out of financial necessity – a side hustle to cover expensive Christmas shopping. Whether there’s any truth to that story remains a mystery… Event: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.

Argo's story "is a “great little book” that strikes you straight to the heart. It makes you want to enter those events, uncovering the unspoken, giving voice to the silences, rediscovering History. The desire of Maria Ariis - one of the extraordinary performers in the show - has, therefore, also become mine. To translate all this on stage. Making active and emotional memory is the task of theatre. And everyone in life can meet Argo, that dog who reminds you who you are and where you come from' writes Serena Sinigaglia, director of this new play. An excellent writer and translator, Ciani experienced as a child the exodus from Pola, Istria, after the Second World War and recounts that tear with delicacy, through the separation from her dog York. York like Argo, Ulysses' dog, symbol of ‘home’, of waiting and of faithful friendship. His novel Storia di Argo has the breath of poetry, never falling into polemic or essay. Sinigaglia translates it on stage as a confrontation between generations: a grandmother who lived through the exodus, a mother who knew it from her mother, and a daughter who knows nothing about it confront each other today, in an intimate and human way, on that piece of history: the family dimension compared with the historical one, yesterday, today, tomorrow. Freely inspired by the novel Storia di Argodi Mariagrazia Ciani Original text by Letizia Russo Director Serena Sinigaglia With Ariella Reggio, Maria Ariis, Lucia Limonta Sets Andrea Belli Costumes Valeria Bettella Lighting and sound Roberta Faiolo Assistant director Michele Iuculano Production Il Rossetti Teatro Stabile Del Friuli Venezia Giulia, Teatro Stabile di Bolzano

A convivial knowledge contest that's all about team spirit, fun and solving puzzles together in a relaxed atmosphere. There will also be something to eat.

CABABOZ (BZ): “Natale 2025” The fakest Santa Clauses in Bolzano are back on stage just in time for Christmas market season. A few comedians – though not too funny – try to distract the audience from mulled wine, jingling earworms, and the scent of ginger and cinnamon. With irreverent jokes, bizarre anecdotes, and officially approved one-liners. This text was not written with the help of artificial intelligence – and it shows. Performances: Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.

Seis am Schlern is getting ready for a magical Advent and Christmas season!

In addition to the ice rink in the village square with skate rentals, there will be fascinating magic and fire shows, great live bands, contemplative Advent concerts, and atmospheric Christmas stories, providing a varied program. A winter experience for young and old alike!

Seis on ICE Ice skating with skate rentals and mulled wine stand: November 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026.

Daily from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (closed on December 24, 2025).

May we briefly introduce ourselves? We are the most daring, adventurous, cheeky, bright, fiery, passionate, devilish boys and girls in Alta Pusteria. We are the ones who revive a real piece of South Tyrolean tradition every winter. We are the ones who make Sesto unsafe at the beginning of December. We are the BERGTOIFL SEXTEN. Are you brave enough to find out more? Fire & Flame - Visit us at the Krampus parade on 13.12.25 and let yourself be seduced into our world!

Swan Lake tells the love story between Prince Siegfried and Odette, a princess transformed into a swan by the wicked sorcerer Rothbart. Amid grand court festivities, enchanted love scenes, spells, and deceptions, this timeless masterpiece brings to the stage all the charm of ballet and classical technique, telling one of the greatest love stories in the history of theatre. The timeless prestige and renown of Swan Lake are enhanced by the inspiring music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and the remarkable inventiveness and expressiveness of Marius Petipa’s choreography, here reinterpreted by Marco Batti, artistic director of the Balletto di Siena. His choreographic and artistic genius culminates in translating the relationship between the human body and the movements of swans. Classical repertoire ballet in three acts and four scenes Principal dancers: Chiara Gagliardo, Filippo Del Sal, Giuseppe Giacalone Soloists: Elena Badalassi, Matilde Campesi Original choreography: Marius Petipa Choreographic restaging: Marco Batti Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Costumes: Jasha Atelier, Nataliia Dolyk Lighting designer: Giovanni Monzitta Set design: S.I.R.T. srl Production: Balletto di Siena Duration: 120 minutes

Improtheater Carambolage: “Xmas-Show” At the Christmas market, the takings are high, the inns are full, and a family of refugees from the Middle East is settled in a stable, above which the angels sing. Ah, if only improvisational theatre had existed back then! The shepherds would have staged a musical with a happy ending for Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph would have been swept up in a storm of love, and the ox and the donkey would have been settled in a cozy little farm. But it’s never too late for beautiful stories! Just come to the theatre: here life fills with joyful messages. And who knows, maybe the Befana will enter the stage on a flying sleigh… Event: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM. www.impro.carambolage.org

Seis am Schlern is getting ready for a magical Advent and Christmas season!

In addition to the ice rink in the village square with skate rentals, there will be fascinating magic and fire shows, great live bands, contemplative Advent concerts, and atmospheric Christmas stories, providing a varied program. A winter experience for young and old alike!

Seis on ICE Ice skating with skate rentals and mulled wine stand: November 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026.

Daily from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (closed on December 24, 2025).