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MUSEUMS AND THEATRES REGION HANNOVER

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Fascinating museums, moving drama – all manner Contents of culture Museums Drama, art, culture: unique exhibitions and spectacular shows have earned Sprengel Museum Hannover | kestnergesellschaft 4 Hannover a reputation as one of the leading art and museum centres in Germany. August Kestner Museum | Kunstverein Hannover 5 The city’s theatrical programme is rated as first-class, highly diverse and moving, Museum of History | Herrenhausen Palace Museum 6 making it a leading light on the German theatre scene. This brochure presents the Hannover State Museum | Wilhelm Busch Museum 7 individual theatres and galleries, describes their key activities and provides useful tips for your visit to Hannover. Museum Night | Foundation Ahlers Pro Arte / Kestner Pro Arte | EXPOSEEUM 8 WOK – World of Kitchen | Theatre Museum | Museum of Textile Art 9 Art, technology, history as well as treasures from exotic cultures and from nature: Zinnober Children’s Museum | Museum of Energy | Laves House 10 whether international household names or smaller establishments, the museums in Hannover Region offer a hands-on cultural and historical experience. They World of Aviation | Museum of Aviation | Tramway Museum 11 communicate valuable information, reveal interesting connections and create Steinhude Museums | Insect Museum 12 unforgettable impressions. Once a year, the popular “Museum Night”, when all Marienburg Castle | Exhibition Mine | Wöhler-Dusche Farm Museum 13 the museums stay open until late, gives visitors a chance to admire the enormous range of exhibitions, from small, intimate collections to major retrospectives. Theatres Hannover’s theatres and show venues also run a similar annual event, “Theatre Hannover State Opera House 14 Night”, when visitors can enjoy a representative cross-section of the different Theatre Night | GOP Variety Theatre | Neues Theater 16 productions and venues. Hannover’s theatres put on a comprehensive and highly versatile programme, with excellent ensembles and diverse repertoires in all HMTMH | Theater am Aegi | die hinterbühne 17 genres. In addition to new interpretations of classical works and major premieres, Commedia Futura | Kulturzentrum Pavillon | Theaterwerkstatt 18 audiences at the many cultural centres, drama workshops, cabaret venues, variety WGC-Theater | Marlene Bar & Bühne | THEATER in der LIST 19 and private theatres can enjoy a wide choice of fascinating productions, ranging TAK – Die Kabarett Bühne | Mittwoch:Theater e.V. | Theater an der Glocksee 20 from light com­edy to avantgarde. There are also many more interesting drama Kulturzentrum Faust | DESiMOs Spezial Club | Theater Nordstadt 21 and entertainment formats throughout Hannover Region. fensterzurstadt | Compagnie Fredeweß | Theatrio FigurentheaterHaus 22 You are cordially invited to discover our museums and exhibitions and to enjoy a Klecks-Theater | hebebühne Hannover | MeRz Theater 23 fantastic night at the theatre. Uhu-Theater der Kleinkunst e.V. | KleinkunstBühne | Theatersaal Langenhagen 24 Amtshof Burgwedel | bauhof hemmingen | Deister Amphitheatre 25 Isernhagenhof | Hermannshof | Landestrost Palace 26

Visitor information 27 Map of locations 28 – 29 Hannover tram and train lines 30 – 31

With generous support from Hannover State Opera House

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Sprengel Museum 1 August Kestner Museum 3 Hannover The museum opened in 1889 and is named af- Focussing on German expressionism and ter August Kestner (1777–1853), who collected French modern art, this museum is one of Egyptian, Graeco-Roman objets d’art, paintings the major exhibition venues for 20th and 21st and graphics while serving as the Hanoverian century art. Prominent exhibits feature artist Ambassador to Rome. After the addition of the groups such as “Die Brücke” (The Bridge) and Friedrich Culemann collection, the museum now “Der Blaue Reiter” (The Blue Rider), as well as presents 6,000 years of applied art including works of cubism and surrealism. In addition to various exhibits which cannot be seen anywhere groups of works (Picasso, Ernst, Klee, Nolde) else in the world, such as ancient and Egyptian and Kurt Schwitters’ ‘Merzbau’, there is also an cultural objects, applied art and design as well impressive collection which was presented to as a valuable collection of coins. the museum by Niki de Saint Phalle. Interesting aspects of art history are commu- Exhibition room 2015 will see the inauguration of the striking Collection product design nicated to visitors in the form of exhibitions, annex, which has enlarged the museum by guided tours, lectures and workshops. roughly one third.

Kurt-Schwitters-Platz Bus line 100 from Kröpcke Trammplatz 3 Tram lines 3, 7, 9 Stop: 30169 Hannover Stop: Maschsee/Sprengel Museum 30159 Hannover Markthalle/Landtag, 5 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 16 84 38 75 Tue 10 am–8 pm, Wed–Sun 10–6 pm Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 16 84 27 30 Tue and Thu–Sun 11 am–6 pm www.sprengel-museum.de www.museum-august-kestner.de Wed 11 am–8 pm/ Fri: free entry

kestnergesellschaft 2 Kunstverein Hannover 4

Located in the heart of Hannover, the Founded in 1832, Kunstverein Hannover is kestnergesellschaft is one of the largest and one of the largest and oldest art associations best-known art associations in Germany. The in Germany. Every year, it stages up to seven light, airy rooms of this converted art nouveau themed or monographic exhibitions, focusing swimming pool provide a magnificent setting on contemporary art and its relationship to the where internationally acclaimed artists can regional art scene. A varied programme of show their latest works. Since 1916, this venue guided tours, lectures, podium discussions and has presented the most exciting contemporary special events, as well as a wide range of offers artists, from Joseph Beuys and Tony Cragg to for children and young adults communicate Cindy Sherman and Santiago Sierra and even modern art effectively to different target groups. Andy Warhol. A highly diverse event programme Since 1983, Kunstverein Hannover has promo- that includes exhibitions, guided tours, concerts, ted young artistic talent in Germany and Lower Exhibition hall children’s events and supporting events com- Hito Steyerl ‘Digital Conditions’ Saxony by awarding a scholarship to the Villa municate the works and viewpoints of modern Minimo in Hannover. art and culture to the public.

Goseriede 11 Tram lines 4, 5, 6, 11 Sophienstrasse 2 Tram lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 30159 Hannover Stop: Steintor 30159 Hannover Stop: Kröpcke, 5 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 70 12 00 Tue–Sun and public holidays 11 am–6 pm Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 16 99 27 80 Tue–Sat 12 noon–7 pm, Sun and public www.kestnergesellschaft.de Thu 11 am–8 pm/ Fri: free entry www.kunstverein-hannover.de holidays 11 am–7 pm/ Fri: free entry

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Museum of History 5 Hannover State Museum 7

If you want to explore Hannover, you should Not far from Lake Maschsee, the largest really visit the Museum of History. The museum state museum in Lower Saxony beckons: from tells the history of Hannover from the Middle seahorses past dinosaurs, golden treasures Ages to the present, tracing its evolution from and bog mummies to the paintings of Cranach, a market town to a city hosting international Rubens and Modersohn-Becker, you are led on trade fairs, as well as regional history and a voyage of discovery through the five major Lower Saxon folklore. With an exhibition area of State Museum collections. In addition to the approx. 4,500 m², this is one of the largest local newly designed permanent collection, the State history museums in Germany. The medieval Museum presents a programme of changing

Golden coach Beginenturm (Beguine Tower) can be visited on Hands-on dinosaur experience temporary exhibitions as well. a guided walking tour. Special exhibitions, talks and a museum educational programme offer a There is also a museum shop and a café with stimulating gateway to its rich history. a scenic atrium. Free entrance on Fridays from 2 pm to 5 pm (excluding holidays and special exhibitions).

Pferdestrasse 6 Tram lines 3, 7, 9 Stop: Willy-Brandt-Allee 5 Tram lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 30159 Hannover Markthalle/Landtag, 5 min walk 30169 Hannover Stop: Aegidientorplatz / bus line 100 Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 16 84 39 45 Tue 10 am–7 pm, Wed–Fri 10 am–5 pm Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 980 76 86 Stop: Maschsee/Sprengel Museum www.historisches-museum-hannover.de Sat, Sun 10 am–6 pm / Fri: free entry www.landesmuseum-hannover.de Tue–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat + Sun 10 am–6 pm

Herrenhausen Palace 6 Wilhelm Busch – 8 Museum German Museum of Carica- ture and Critical Graphic Arts In the rebuilt summer residence of the Guelph dynasty, the Herrenhausen Palace Museum Located in the Wallmoden Palace in Georgen­ relates the history of the gardens and those who garten, the museum houses the greater part enjoyed them. of the complete works of Wilhelm Busch, including the famous illustrated tales of “Max Be enchanted by the sumptuous visual culture and Moritz” as well as a collection of more than of the Baroque, which offers a glimpse into 40,000 historical and contemporary works by life at the Hannover court. In the East wing leading international satirical artists – from the you’ll encounter several famous personalities, early days of caricature to works by Hogarth, Herrenhausen Palace Museum such as the polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Wilhelm Busch Museum Grandville, Daumier, Goya and the creators and Electress Sophia.The Treasure Chamber of “Simplicissimus” right through to modern displays sumptuous exhibits from the Baroque day artists such as Loriot, Ungerer, Waechter period, while the West wing presents the history and Deix. Special exhibitions are devoted to of the palace gardens and their link with the caricature, children’s book illustrations, fashion present day. drawings and cartoons/comics.

Herrenhäuser Strasse 5 Tram lines 4, 5 Georgengarten Tram lines 4, 5 Stop: Schneiderberg/ 30419 Hannover Stop: Herrenhäuser Gärten 30167 Hannover Wilhelm-Busch-Museum Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 16 84 93 83 April–Oct: daily 11 am–6 pm Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 16 99 99 11/16 Tue–Sun 11 am–6 pm www.hannover.de/herrenhausen Nov–March: Thu–Sun 11 am–4 pm www.karikatur-museum.de

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Our tip Museum Night WOK – World of Kitchen 11

Readings, drama, short films and activities for The World of Kitchen conveys the fascinating children – and all on the same night! history of cuisine and culinary culture from the Middle Ages to the present day. This fascinating Many of Hannover’s museums and art galleries interactive museum is open by appointment only invite you to enjoy a unique cultural treat in June. and provides visitors with in-depth impressions Take a leisurely stroll around the art works after of the cultures of various different nations and 6 pm. Enjoy special guided tours, literary readings, continents, features myths and fables as well as lectures, theatre performances, activities for kids, mobile kitchens. short films, or simply soak up the atmo­sphere Kitchen from the 1970s of the light displays on the museum façades and numerous music performances. A free shuttle Spichernstrasse 22 Tram lines 1, 2 Stop: Werderstrasse, 30161 Hannover 6 min walk bus runs between the different locations. Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 54 30 08 58 By appointment only (by telephone) Come and join us www.hannover.de/nachtdermuseen www.wok-museum.de Tue–Sat 11 am–7 pm

Foundation Ahlers Pro 9 Theatre Museum 12 Arte / Kestner Pro Arte This is the only museum of its kind in Germany The objective of the foundation is to document that is actually located in a theatre: since 1993, and scientifically explore the impact of German Hannover Theatre Museum has been located Expressionism on 20th century art in Germany in the Playhouse – or ‘Schauspielhaus’ – in and abroad. Through exhibitions, lectures, liter- Prinzenstrasse. Its vivid portrayal of the history ary readings and concerts, it makes a valuable of theatre is enhanced by its close proximity to contribution to cultural life. real performances. It stages special and cabinet

Exhibition space Theatre Museum exhibitions, readings, lectures and concerts.

Warmbüchenstrasse 16 Tram lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 17 Prinzenstrasse 9 Tram lines 10, 17 30159 Hannover Stop: Aegidientorplatz, 6 min walk 30159 Hannover Stop: Thielenplatz/Schauspielhaus Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 51 94 97 41/43 Fri–Sun 12 noon–5pm Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 99 99 20 40 Tue–Fri and Sun 2–7.30 pm www.ahlers-proarte.com www.theatermuseum-hannover.de Closed June to mid-September

EXPOSEEUM 10 Museum of Textile Art 13

The EXPOSEEUM spotlights the theme of ‘World Evening dresses created in international fashion Exhibitions’, in particular the only World Expo to centres between the 1920s and the 1950s, have taken place in Germany to date. On display wedding saris from Benares, woven tree bark are the official gifts presented on Nations Days, from the South Seas worn for hula dances – photos, a short film about the Expo 2000, a and Hannover’s haute couture from the 1950s. site model and several original artefacts and The museum displays a unique collection of documents. It also illustrates the subsequent textiles featuring traditional, imaginative and

Rickshaws in Singapore reuse of the site. Haute Couture precious needlecraft from all over the world.

Expo Plaza 11 Tram line 6 Borchersstr. 23 Tram lines 123, 124, 370 30539 Hannover Terminus: Messe/Ost (EXPO Plaza) 30559 Hannover-Kirchrode Stop: Kleiner Hillen, 5 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 228 46 52 Sun 11 am–4 pm Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 529 55 17 Tue–Fri 11 am–6 pm. Open Sat + Sun www.exposeeum.de www.museum-fuer-textile-kunst.de by appointment (telephone or e-mail)

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Zinnober Children’s 14 World of Aviation 17 Museum The dream of flying has fascinated people Give it a go, explore things, be creative - and throughout the ages. This exhibition presents simply have loads of fun! Housed in a former the “old” aviation pioneers and their first factory canteen in Hannover-Linden, the attempts at flight, but the main attraction is the Children's Museum offers exciting interactive opportunity to watch the “authentic” goings-on exhibitions, workshops and events for children on the runways and apron of Hannover Airport. and young people, the whole family, school Moreover, visitors also have the chance to look

Interactive exhibition groups, nurseries and other organisations. Inside the cockpit at airport life behind the scenes.

Badenstedter Strasse 48 Tram line 9, bus line 120 Hannover Airport Commuter rail line (S-Bahn) 5 30453 Hannover partly Stop: Bernhard-Caspar-Str., 5 min walk Flughafenstrasse 4 Terminus Stop Hannover Airport Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 89 73 34 66 Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm, Sun 11 am–5 pm 30855 Langenhagen Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm www.kindermuseum-hannover.de Sat: Birthday parties only (booking req.) Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 977 12 38 Sat, Sun, public holidays 10 am–7 pm

Museum of Energy 15 Aviation Museum 18 History Over an area of 3,500 m², the exhibition This museum encourages kids to try things out, shows almost 4,000 different items, including discover things in a fun way and be creative. 35 aeroplanes,­ more than 800 model planes, The Children’s Museum features interactive piston engines, pilot’s clothing etc. The exhibi- exhibitions. The organisers, who have already tion begins with a presentation of the ascent of staged numerous exhibitions and projects the first hot-air balloon in 1783. Highlights are at changing venues, also offer workshops in an original Royal Air Force Spitfire, a Bf 109 G-2

Fascinating Radio cooperation with schools and nurseries. Messerschmitt Me 209 and the first Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8.

Humboldtstrasse 32 Tram line 17, bus lines 120, 300 Ulmer Strasse 2 Tram lines 1, 2 Stop: 30169 Hannover Stop: Humboldtstrasse 30880 Laatzen Werner-v.-Siemens-Platz, 15 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 89 74 74 90 0 Tue–Fri 9 am–4 pm (except public Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 879 17 91/92 Tue–Sun 10 am–5 pm www.energiegeschichten.de holidays) www.luftfahrtmuseum-hannover.de

Laves House 16 Tramway Museum 19

The neoclassical Laves House was built in 1824 This museum makes the history of trams come by the renowned architect and town planner Ge- alive and presents trams through the ages and org Friedrich Laves. The building is now home also the history of automobile engineering. The to the Lower Saxony Chamber of Architects and collection covers a varied fleet ranging from stages exhibitions on architectural subjects. The a 19th-century horse-drawn tram (replica) annex built by Laves in 1855 is used as an ex- to models from the early 20th century right hibition room and is also the vocational training through to a “modern” and yet old-fashioned

Laves House centre for the Chamber of Architects. Tramway Museum underground train.

Friedrichswall 5 Tram lines 3, 7, 9 Hohenfelser Strasse 16 Tram line 6 Stop: Kronsberg, bus line 30159 Hannover Stop: Markthalle 31319 Sehnde partly 330 to Wehmingen, 5 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 28 09 60 Mon–Thu 9 am–4 pm, Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 646 33 12 Sun and holidays 11 am–5 pm www.aknds.de Fri 9 am–12 noon www.wehmingen.de (Open from April – end of Oct)

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Steinhude Museums Marienburg Castle 23

Fishing and Weaving The castle is now a museum and an important Museum 20 cultural location in Hannover Region. The authentically preserved summer residence of A typical Steinhude half-timbered house built in the Guelph dynasty takes visitors on a trip back 1850 and located directly on the banks of Lake through the ages with guided tours through the Steinhude, complete with the typical furniture, has different rooms in the palace. The inner court­ been converted into a museum which por­­trays the yard provides a charming setting for open-air

history of fishing and weaving. Ex­qui­site woven Silver furniture concerts and other events. items and a handloom, a peat barge, creels and

Loom smokers in this largely unchanged Marienberg 1 Bus line 300 to Pattensen ZOB bus building convey an authentic picture 30982 Pattensen partly station, change to bus line 310 of the predominant occupations. partly Tel. +49 (0) 5069 / 348 00 - 0 to Schloss Marienburg Stop www.schloss-marienburg.de Sat/Sun/public holidays, Apr–Oct Toy Museum 21

The collection is displayed in the Fishing and Exhibition Mine 24 Weaving Museum building. Toys that belonged to the upper classes from ca. 1860 to 1960 Visitors to the former Klosterstollen mine can indicate the typical gender roles during that era: look forward to a fascinating trip in the footsteps fine china head dolls for girls, technical tin toys of the old miners. The exhibition shows mining for boys. tools, typical miners’ clothing, Davy lamps and other traditional implements, creating the right The first floor takes visitors on a trip through the mood for a trip down below ground. In the main ages, from the first traces of toys in the Meso­ gangway of the pit, qualified guides provide visitors lithic Age to tin soldiers and cuddly soft toys. Tin toys Down the mine with interesting facts and figures about mining.

Steinhuder Museen March, April and Nov: weekends Hinterkampstrasse 6 Commuter rail line (S-Bahn) 1 or 2 to Neuer Winkel 8 and public holidays 1–5 pm 30890 Barsing­hausen Barsinghausen, then a 10 minute walk 31515 Wunstorf-Steinhude May to Oct.: Tue–Sun 1–5 pm Tel. +49 (0) 5105 / 51 41 87 Open all year round by appointment Tel. +49 (0) 5033 / 55 99 www.steinhuder-museen.de www.klosterstollen.de

Insect Museum 22 Wöhler-Dusche-Hof 25

Minute and delicate, fluttery and colourful, Wöhler-Dusche Farm Museum is a listed build­ burly and impressive: with more than 100,000 ing that dates back to the late 16th century. exhibits, the Insect Museum reveals the diversity The ensemble consists of the main farmhouse, of the world of bugs, butterflies and insects. a traditional half-timbered building with two The adjacent free-flight hall allows about 600 central rows of supporting posts, open barn, gorgeously-coloured butterflies to flutter around. cottage garden and bakehouse. All parts of the building have been authentically preserved on

Atlas moth Farm Museum the original location.

Am Knick 5 Febuary to October daily 11 am–6 pm Am Ortfelde 40 Tram line 9 Stop: Fasanen­krug, 31515 Wunstorf-Steinhude July and August 10am–6 pm 30916 Isernhagen change to bus line 620 Stop: Isern­ Tel. +49 (0) 5033 / 93 94 51 Tel. +49 (0) 160 / 95 11 85 50 hagen, Auf dem Windmühlenberge www.schmetterlingsfarm.de/steinhude May to September Sun 11 am–5 pm

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Lower Saxon Schauspiel Hannover State Theatre Hannover Schauspiel Hannover – the city’s premier Hannover State Opera 26 dramatic venue – not only opts for the tried- House and-tested works of famous authors such as Dürrenmatt, Fallada, Dostojewskij or Shakes- The magnificent opera house, which was built peare, but also performs plays by lesser-known by Georg Friedrich Laves in 1852 and seats dramatists like Nis-Momme Stockmann or 1202, is located right in the heart of Hannover. Marius von Mayenburg. Contemporary authors, such as Judith Schalansky and Jonathan Safran Its artistic programme has shaped the cultural Foer, round off the repertoire. The bill features image of the state capital of Lower Saxony far not only classics, but also many premieres, with As you like it beyond the boundaries of the city and region. Perplex performances in the Playhouse, Cumberland Hannover State Opera House has one of the Theatre and Gallery, as well as Ballhof Eins largest permanent ensembles in the German- and Zwei. speaking area, with more than 30 singers and 30 dancers on permanent contracts. Lower Saxony State Orchestra and the State Opera Playhouse 27 chorus guarantee unbeatable musical quality Playhouse - or 'Schauspielhaus' - was opened each and every night. in 1992 and seats 630. In addition to the Every year, audiences can enjoy numerous theatre’s own directors Florian Fiedler and opera and ballet premieres, as well as a broad Tom Kühnel, and business manager and artistic repertoire and first-rate concerts in the Laves director­ Lars-Ole Walburg, the theatre also building in the eponymous Opernplatz. Junge stages productions by guest directors. Oper Hannover was established in 2010 and performs on the two studio stages of the Cumberland 28 “Ballhof” theatre in the Old Town. It is the youth section of the State Opera House and performs The Cumberland Theatre opened in October musical theatre for children and young adults. 2009. It has around 170 seats and is a new The Opera Ball resonates far beyond Hannover venue for modern drama, special projects Die Fledermaus Region and every year, more than 4,000 guests Der Auftrag and adaptations. The historic staircase in flock to the ballroom on the two evenings. A dif- the Cumberland Gallery is still used for small ferent motto is chosen each year, which shapes productions. the décor of the opera hall and foyers. After the opening dance by the debutantes, guests can Ballhof 29 enjoy a glittering night at the ball and escape to a different world that changes from year to year. The ‘Ballhof’ consists of two auditoriums, Ball- This unique event is always a complete sellout. hof Eins and Zwei, and is the venue for modern themes. It is also home to the youth sections of Amerikanisches Detektivinstitut Lasso Hannover’s theatre companies.

Opera Ball Schauspielhaus / Cumberland: Schauspielhaus / Cumberland: Prin­zenstrasse 9, Ballhof Eins: Ballhof- Tram lines 10 and 17 Stop: Thielen- platz 5, Ballhof Zwei: Knochenhauer­- platz/Schauspielhaus Opernplatz 1 All tram lines except 10 and 17, strasse 28, 30159 Hannover 30159 Hannover or bus lines 100, 200, 267 Ballhof: Tram lines 4, 5, 6, 11 Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 99 99 - 11 11 Stop: Kröpcke Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 99 99 - 11 11 Stop: Steintor, 6 min walk www.oper-hannover.de www.schauspielhannover.de

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Our tip Theatre Night HMTMH 32

The annual Theatre Night allows guests to expe- With around 500 public events a year, Hannover rience a cross-section of the impressive range University of Music, Drama and Media (HMTMH) of dramatic art that is performed in Hannover. is one of the largest organisers of cultural From 6 in the evening until midnight, theatre events in Lower Saxony. Exceptionally varied fans can travel around between approx. thirty concerts are performed at the Richard Jakoby venues and put together their own medley from Hall in Emmichplatz, the Chamber Music Rooms an entertaining mix of classical drama, dance in Plathnerstrasse and Uhlemeyerstrasse, and

theatre, variety, comedy and staged readings. Play in the Studio Theatre the Studio Theatre in the Expo Plaza. There is a free shuttle bus service between all the venues. Emmichplatz 1 Bus lines 100, 121, 128, 134 and 30175 Hannover 200 to Emmichplatz, bus lines 128 www.hannover.de/buehnen partly Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 31 00 - 200 and 134 to Plathnerstrasse, Shuttle service to the venues www.hmtm-hannover.de Tram line 6 to Expo Plaza

GOP Variety Theatre 30 Theater am Aegi 33

Hannover is the one of the most important variety Whether children’s musical, dramatic theatre, theatre locations in Germany. In winter alone, ballet or comedy – Hannover has always had GOP shows are performed daily to audiences of the perfect venue for all these events: the around 2,400. Since the theatre re-opened in Theater am Aegi. 1992, its young cast have created shows that National and international artistes from the have given a totally new slant on the concept of worlds of comedy and cabaret, drama, musical, variety theatre. From the word go, GOP captured opera and operetta, pop, jazz and classical the hearts of Hannover’s theatregoers. World-class acrobatics at GOP Theater am Aegi music all feel at home here.

Georgstrasse 36 All tram lines except 10 and 17 Aegidientorplatz 2 Tram lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 30159 Hannover or bus lines 100, 200, 267 30159 Hannover 17 or bus lines 100, 120, 200, 267 Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 30 18 67 - 10 Stop: Kröpcke Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 989 33 0 Stop: Aegidientorplatz www.variete.de www.theater-am-aegi.de

Neues Theater 31 die hinterbuehne 34

The oldest private theatre in Hannover has Since it opened in 2006, die hinterbuehne delighted audiences with its comedies, murder has been home to Theater Flunderboll. The mysteries and special productions for more than permanent cast stages works by contemporary 52 years. Although it receives no state subsi- writers.Die hinterbuehne envisages itself as dies, this traditional establishment is meanwhile an open stage, and presents selected plays by a household name in the local art and culture guest performers. The programme ranges from scene. It can hold an audience of 152 and all cabaret and comedy to spoken theatre, also

A view of the auditorium seats are close to the stage. Play by Theater Flunderboll including staged readings.

Georgstrasse 54 All tram lines except 10 and 17 Hildesheimer Strasse 39 a Tram lines 1, 2 and 8 30159 Hannover or bus lines 100, 200, 267 30169 Hannover Stop: Schlägerstrasse Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 36 30 01 Stop: Kröpcke Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 350 60 70 www.neuestheater-hannover.de www.die-hinterbuehne.de

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COMMEDIA FUTURA 35 WGC-Theater 38

Referring to the theatre in the south of the The WGC-Theater has been part of Hannover’s city, a critic once remarked that “The premises cultural scene for 35 years. Audiences are themselves are already dramatic art.” For more transported off to the world of cabaret, comedy, than 25 years, COMMEDIA FUTURA has pres­ music and enduring works of literature. ented dance, performances and plays, including More than 180 events are staged here every its own productions, guest performances and year. coproductions with international artistes.

Passage Dangereux Heinz Gröning ‘Classic meets Comedy’

Seilerstrasse 15 F Tram lines 1, 2, 8 Stop: Schläger­ Kommandanturstrasse 7 Tram lines 10, 17 or bus lines 120, 30171 Hannover partly strasse, 5 min walk 30169 Hannover 300, 500 Stop: Humboldtstrasse, Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 81 63 53 Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 59 09 05 60 5 min walk www.commedia-futura.de www.wgc-theater.de

Kulturzentrum Pavillon 36 Marlene Bar & Bühne 39

This cultural centre is located in the heart of the Marlene Bar & Bühne offers a wide selection city near the central railway station (Hauptbahn- of events throughout the year. The repertoire hof) and features events from the worlds of ranges from jazz to classical music, from music, cabaret, comedy, literature and drama. comedy & cabaret to drama, from rock and It also deals with sociocultural topics. The pop to a-cappella & chanson. Audiences can programme is varied, topical, high-class and enjoy food and drink at their seats and enjoy the entertaining. This is also where the well-known performance in a relaxing bar atmosphere.

Los de Abajo MASALA World Beat Festival takes place. Stage concert

Lister Meile 4 All tram lines except 4, 5, 6, 11, Prinzenstrasse 10 Tram lines 10 and 17, bus lines 100, 30161 Hannover 16, to Hauptbahnhof or bus lines 121, 30159 Hannover 121, 128, 134, 200 Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 23 55 55 - 0 134, 300, 500, 700 to Raschplatz ZOB Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 368 16 87 Stop: Thielenplatz / Schauspielhaus www.pavillon-hannover.de www.marlene-hannover.de

Theaterwerkstatt 37 THEATER in der LIST 40 Hannover THEATER in der LIST ranks as one of the This professional independent theatre group has top venues for ambitious drama for children, its own auditorium at Kulturzentrum Pavillon and teenagers and adults. The professional cast has puts on ambitious productions. It focuses equally the courage to take artistic risks and try out on works for children and young people and per- different dramatic forms. Guest performances formances for adults. The theatre workshop tours by other drama groups, including international throughout Germany and abroad and has won ensembles, round off the programme.

The Grass Harp several prizes at international drama festivals. Little Red Ridinghood!

Lister Meile 4 All tram lines except 4, 5, 6, 11,16, Spichernstrasse 13 Tram lines 1 and 2 30161 Hannover to Hauptbahnhof or bus lines 121, 30161 Hannover Stop: Werderstrasse, 7 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 34 41 04 134, 300, 500, 700 to Raschplatz ZOB Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 89 71 19 46 www.theaterwerkstatt-hannover.de www.theaterinderlist.de

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TAK – the cabaret venue 41 Kulturzentrum Faust 44

Theater am Küchengarten (usually abbreviated The former loading bay forms the stage in the to TAK) is the only professional cabaret theatre Kulturzentrum Faust. The centre offers cultural of its kind in Lower Saxony. On 180 evenings highlights in all genres: from independent a year, TAK presents cabaret, musical cabaret drama groups and well known stage artists to and sophisticated nonsense. The theatre can poetry slam and the extremely lively improv accommodate 123 spectators, who can also theatre scene. Staged readings, concerts and enjoy the in-house catering before the perfor- films round off the programme.

Cabaret artist Django Asül mance and during the intermission. Die Improkokken

Am Küchengarten 3–5 Tram line 10 or Zur Bettfedernfabrik 3 Tram line 10 or bus line 700 30449 Hannover bus lines 100, 120, 200 and 700 30451 Hannover Stop: Leinaustrasse, 5 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 44 55 62 Stop: Küchengarten Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 45 50 01 www.tak-hannover.de www.kulturzentrum-faust.de

Mittwoch:Theater e. V. 42 DESiMOs Spezial Club 45

Classics? Political works? Experimental or Every week, there are performances by top absurd theatre? Or even comedies? It is comedians and cabaret artists and once a difficult to pigeonhole Mittwoch:Theater and month, the host DESiMO presents his MIX-Show the programme it presents. At the highest point with surprise guests: always four comedians in in Hannover (87 metres above sea level), the highly diverse genres, all of whom are guaran- Lindener Theatre enthusiasts pay homage to the teed to have audiences howling with laughter. Mexican painter and icon Frida Kahlo starting in And always presented in the nostalgic, cosy

The Grönholm method autumn 2016. DESiMO comperes the MIX Show atmosphere of the old Apollo cinema.

Am Lindener Berge 38 Bus lines 100 and 200 DESiMOs Spezial Club in the Apollo Tram line 10 or bus line 700 30449 Hannover Stop: Lindener Berg, 7 min walk Cinema, Limmerstrasse 50, Hannover Stop: Leinaustrasse Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 45 62 05 Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 70 03 94 64 www.mittwochtheater.de www.spezial-club.de

THEATER an der Theater Nordstadt 46 GLOCKSEE 43 Since 1985, Theater Nordstadt has presented For more than 25 years, this “insider tip beside one or two ambitious theatre productions at the River Ihme” has performed professional the Bürgerschule cultural and communication dramatic art which touches the spectators’ centre, plus a number of readings or musical emotions. Eclectic audiences in the extremely revues. The ensemble focuses on unknown versatile auditorium enjoy contemporary drama, plays by well-known dramatists, including in-house productions, projects and experimental thrilling premieres. This is an insider tip for fans

Ben X theatre. Theresia Walser: The Leftover Pair of extraordinary productions.

Glockseestrasse 35 Tram lines 10, 17 Klaus-Müller-Kilian-Weg 2 Tram lines 6, 11 or 30169 Hannover Stop: Goetheplatz, 5 min walk 30167 Hannover bus lines 100, 200 Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 161 39 36 Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 75 22 65 Stop: Kopernikusstrasse www.theater-an-der-glocksee.de www.theater-nordstadt.de 5 min walk

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fensterzurstadt 47 Klecks-Theater 50

fensterzurstadt is a joint project by professional The Klecks-Theater currently has a repertoire of theatre artists who stage their productions 14 productions for children aged between 3 and mainly on stage at Alte Tankstelle Striehlstrasse, 12 and three new works are added every year. a former filling station. The works are a mixture The plays deal with life itself and all the risks, of entertainment, staged musical experiments, opportunities and burning issues it involves. plays and performance and have won various The Klecks-Theater takes its young audiences cultural awards. seriously in an entertaining way and treats them

Remake.Romantik The Written Ones ... as equals.

Alte Tankstelle Tram lines 6, 11 or Kestnerstrasse 18 Tram lines 4, 5, 6, 11 Striehlstrasse 14, 30159 Hannover bus lines 100, 200 30159 Hannover Stop: Marien­strasse, 7 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 5 11 / 22 02 19 12 Stop: Christuskirche, 8 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 81 69 81 www.fensterzurstadt.de www.kindertheaterhaus-hannover.de

Compagnie Fredeweß 48 hebebühne Hannover 51

Modern dance at a high professional level. In hebebühne is an artistic project which combines addition to the dance evenings, the company different expressive forms of music, literature, presents opportunities for children and young drama and media. Different ensembles work people to see modern and contemporary dance, together on different productions and projects at and try it out and perform it themselves. The hebebühne. The project was initiated by Bengt community dance projects, which are open Kiene (singer, actor, author) and Holger Kirleis to all, attract people of all ages from various (pianist, composer, music performer).

Community Dance Schwarzer Bär countries. Holger Kirleis

Tanzhaus im AhrbergViertel Tram lines 3, 7, 17 Am Puttenser Felde 6 A hebebühne does not have one fixed Ilse-ter-Mer-Weg 7, 30449 Hannover Stop: Allerweg, 5 min walk 30167 Hannover venue. Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 45 00 10 82 Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 700 09 29 www.compagnie-fredewess.de www.hebebuehne-hannover.de

Theatrio MeRz Theater 52 FigurentheaterHaus 49 MeRz Theater is an independent theatre which Theatrio puppet theatre can seat 150 and per­ has earned a good reputation, not only with forms more than 40 different productions every regular visitors, for its productions of fairy year. The artistically designed puppets of the tales. The performances of a wide range of regular ensembles “Die Füchse”, “Marmelock”, well known tales appeal to large audiences. “Neumond” and “Seiler” as well as guest It also presents works of modern poetry and perf­ormances by puppet theatres from all over contemporary music.

Robinson Kruse Germany present works for audiences of all ages. The Magic Flute

Großer Kolonnenweg 5 Tram line 2 Stop: Großer Kolonnen- Brehmstrasse 10 Tram lines 4, 5, 6, 11 Stop: Braun- 30163 Hannover weg, 3 min walk 30173 Hannover schweiger Platz, 6 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 899 59 - 40 Tram line 1 Stop: Büttner­strasse, Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 81 56 03 Bus lines 128, 134 www.figurentheaterhaus-hannover.de 3 min walk www.merztheater.de Stop: Brehmstrasse

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Uhu-Theater Amtshof Burgwedel 56 der Kleinkunst e. V. 53 From gypsy to jazz, classical concerts and This venue in the “Südstadt” district of Hannover cabaret – the cultural spectrum on the bill at offers a range of high-class entertainment, Amtshof Burgwedel has something to suit every comedy, music and cabaret. Top artists never taste. The programme changes from year to fail to delight their audiences. The very personal year, but the “Cultural Spring” and “Cultural atmosphere and good catering are the perfect Autumn”, featuring different musical soloists way to round off an evening at the theatre. and ensembles, are permanent annual fixtures.

Auditorium Amtshof Burgwedel

Böhmerstrasse 8 Tram lines 1, 2, 8 Auf dem Amtshof 8 Tram line 9 Stop: Fasanenkrug, 30173 Hannover Stop: Geibelstrasse 5 min walk 30938 Burgwedel then bus line 620 Tel. +49 (0) 173 / 159 95 81 Tel. +49 (0) 5139 / 897 31 22 Stop: Grossburgwedel Krankenhaus, www.uhu-theater.de www.burgwedel.de 6 min walk

KleinkunstBühne 54 bauhof hemmingen 57

The KleinkunstBühne presents entertainment bauhof hemmingen presents culture in a beau- in an intimate setting. It is designed as a tifully restored former farmhouse. The farm is theatre-cum-restaurant, where guests can enjoy the venue for crossover, contemporary and also a drink and delicious food while they watch classical cultural events. The bill ranges from the programme on stage. The bill is highly cabaret, comedy, theatre, variety and readings diverse, ranging from cabaret, comedy and to acapella concerts, jazz, world music, classical acrobatics to music. KleinkunstBühne Hannover music and much more.

Daphne de Luxe is barrier-free. bauhof hemmingen

Gottfried-Keller-Str. 28–30 Tram lines 3, 7, 9 Dorfstrasse 53 Bus lines 363, 365, 366 30655 Hannover Stop: Klingerstrasse 30966 Hemmingen Stop: Dorfstrasse/Kapellenweg Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 539 10 20 5 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 760 89 89 www.kb-hannover.de www.bauhofkultur.de

Theatersaal Langenhagen 55 Deister Amphitheatre 58

This venue features guest performances by Theatrical works have been performed in cabaret artists, comedians and musicians from the middle of the forest in Barsinghausen for Germany and abroad. It provides a stage for more than 80 years. From May to September, household names and newcomers from the Deister Amphitheatre delights audiences with world of variety, drama and musical. Along with three different works. This is theatre for the Kleinkunstbühne daunstärs, it is home to the whole famil­ y, including comedies, classics and MIMUSE Festival – the largest cabaret festival in musicals. This traditional venue also stages a

Gogol and Mäx northern Germany. Open-air theatre number of highly popular special events.

Theatersaal Langenhagen Suburban train lines 4, 5 Ludwig-Jahn-Str. 13 Suburban train line 1 Stop: Barsing- Rathenaustrasse 14 Stop: Langenhagen Mitte, 30890 Barsinghausen hausen, then 15 min walk 30853 Langenhagen then a 5 min walk Tel. +49 (0) 5105 / 644 45 Various bus lines www.mimuse.de www.deister-freilicht-buehne.de Stop: Bahnhof or Am Kaiserhof

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On a former farm on the main road in Isernha- gen FB, culture is now the name of the game: Chamber music and orchestral concerts, Advent exhibitions and night flea markets, famous artists, opera afternoons and world piano clas- sics - the Isernhagenhof offers a varied cultural programme.

Isernhagenhof Kulturverein e.V.

Hauptstr. 68 Tram line 9 Stop: Fasanenkrug, 30916 Isernhagen FB continue with bus line 620 Tel. +49 (0) 5139 / 272 38 Stop: Isernhagenhof www.isernhagenhof.de Tourist Information

A full range of services for your visit to Hannover is available at the Tourist Information Hermannshof 60 (directly opposite the central railway station) or at the info counter in the New Town Hall. Whether you are looking for information about individual places of interest, This is where the music is: experimental, soft, brochures, guided tours or souvenirs: give us a ring or drop in. shrill, usually live or recorded. Works of art made of steel or straw, performances and Tourist Information multimedia, rural art or lighthouse projects. Ernst-August-Platz 8 | 30159 Hannover Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 123 45 - 111 | [email protected] Hermannshof is a byword for top-level culture. Opening hours: Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm, Sat 10 am–3 pm, April–Oct: Sun 10 am–3 pm Hermannshof Info counter in the New Town Hall Trammplatz 2 | 30169 Hannover | Tel. +49 (0) 511 / 16 84 53 33 Röse 33 Suburban train line 5 Opening hours: March–Oct: Mon–Fri 9.30 am–6.30 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am–6.30 pm, 31832 Springe-Völksen Stop: Völksen-Eldagsen, Nov–Feb: daily 11 am–4.30 pm Tel. +49 (0) 5041 / 85 30 15 min walk www.hermannshof.de You can download the Hannover app for your iPhone, iPad or Android free of charge from the relevant stores. Landestrost Palace 61 Hannover Tourismus on Facebook: top cultural, art and music The respected and popular cultural centre in events and exclusive tips at a glance – share all the tourist highlights Landestrost Palace in Neustadt am Rübenberge with us. attracts visitors from far and wide. The beautiful renaissance building on the banks of the River HannoverCard – the discovery ticket We recommend Leine is put to highly contemporary use and provi- for locals and visitors des the setting for a “Culture in the Palace” series that includes exhibitions, concerts, song recitals Explore Hannover and the surrounding region conveniently and Landestrost Palace and special ‘Schloss Landestrost’ workshops. inexpensively with the HannoverCard. The HannoverCard entitles you to free travel on all buses, suburban trains, trams and regional trains Schloßstr. 1 Suburban train line 2 throughout the entire Greater Hannover Area (GVH). But the Hannover- 31535 Neustadt Stop: Neustadt am Rübenberge station Card has much more to offer: visit the tourist highlights in the city and Tel 05032 / 899 - 154 10 min walk Hannover Region at significantly reduced rates. Discounts are available www.schloss-landestrost.de on admission tickets to many museums and theatres. 26 27 Map

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Photo credits: Cover: Dietmar Lutz in the ‘Mental Diary’ exhibition, Katrin Ribbe | Photos: Martin Kirchner (2,7), Sprengel Museum Hannover (4), Dominik Sittig | The attending parents, 2015| View of the exhibition, kestnergesellschaft | © kestnergesellschaft, 2015 | Foto: Ulrich Prigge (4), Photos: Christian Tepper, © Museum for Cultural History Hannover (5,32), Hito Steyerl ‘Digital Conditions’, Art Association Hannover (5), State Capital Hannover (6), State Museum Hannover (7), Christian Wyrwa (8,13,16,27), Foundation Ahlers Pro Arte / Kestner Pro Arte (8), EXPOSEEUM e.V. (8), WOK – World of Kitchen (9), Dirk Meußling (9), C.Kik (9), Christoph Bartolosch (10), Museum for the (Hi)story of Energy (10), Laveshaus (10), Hannover Airport (11), Aviation Museum Hannover (11), Hannoversches Strassenbahn-Museum e.V. (11), Lake Steinhude Museums Fishery and Weaving Museum | Toy Museum (12), Butterfly Farm Steinhude (12), ), EAC GmbH (13), Klosterstollen Barsinghausen Adventure Mine (13), Marek Kruszewski (14), Gert Weigelt (14), Thomas M. Jauk / Stage Picture (14), Katrin Ribbe (15), GOP Gastronomie GmbH & Co. KG (16), VB Con- cept GmbH (16,32), Daniel Marcus Kunzfeld (17), Theater am Aegi (17), die hinterbühne (17), Olaf Maikopf (18), Ralf Mohr (18), Werkstatt-Galerie Calenberg (19), Marlene Bar & Bühne (19), J. Giesel (19), Saxlinga (20), Mittwoch:Theater e.V. (20), Jonas Woempner (20), Cultural Centre Faust (21), DESiMOs Spezial Club (21), Theater Nordstadt (21), Klaus Fleige (22), Compagnie Fredeweß (22), The­atrio FigurentheaterHaus (22), Danilo Kurtz (23), Matthias Ferdinand Döring/hebebühne Hannover (23), MeRz Theater (23), Uhu-Theater der Kleinkunst e.V. (24), Kleinkunstbühne (24), ), MIMUSE (24), Amtshof Burgwedel (25), bauhof Hemmingen (25), Stephan Stätzner (Deister-Freilicht-Bühne Barsinghausen e.V. (25), Isernhagenhof Kulturverein e.V. (26), Her- mannshof (26), Nils Günther (26), Rita McBride | Gesellschaft, 2015 | View of exhibition »Arena« (1997), kestnergesellschaft | © kestnergesellschaft, 2015 Photo: Ulrich Prigge (32), HMTMH (32), Thomas Langreder (32), Kerstin Schmidt (32) | Cartography: State Capital of Hannover, Geoinformation

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