SAVE THE WORLD schedule
date
time
event
location
01/10/14
6 p.m.
TEDx
Weltsaal (Foreign Office)
03/10/14
2 p.m.
Opening
Schauspielhalle
4 p.m.
Premiere Shakespeare’s
„Königsdramen I“ (Wars of
the Roses, part I)
Final concert of the
“Beethoven Festival”
Schauspielhalle
7 p.m.
After- Show-Party
Schauspielhalle
2 p.m. &
5 p.m.
Parcours – a utopian
expedition
six artist-expert teams
present their exciting
approach to urgent
questions concerning
environment or humanity
Schauspielgelände / Area Halle
Beuel
8 p.m.
Cry Me A River
A one-woman-climateconference by Anna
Mendelssohn
Alter Malersaal (former paint
shop)
10 p.m.
Alin Coen Band in concert
(free entry)
Schauspielhalle
2 p.m. &
5 p.m.
Parcours – a utopian
expedition
Schauspielgelände / Area Halle
Beuel
Final Panel “How we save the
world”
Schauspielhalle
6 p.m.
04/10/14
05/10/14
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
Science slam “Apocalypse
Now”
Young scientists battle for
the best presentation of their
knowledge
Beethovenhalle
Schauspielhalle
Supporting programme on 04/10 & 05/10: Save-Th- World-stock market ǀ Pixelhelpers ǀ
SuperChristina ǀ Young Planet ǀ World News ǀ A Meeting of Minds ǀ The Last Days of Mankind
(Karl Kraus) ǀ Future Paradise ǀ Blümchenknicker (on Sun. only)ǀ Jute, Dynamite, and Totty
(guided tour).
SAVE THE WORLD
PROGRAMME
a theatrical congress with artists, experts, & scientists
[Wed] 01.10.2014
October 3rd until October 5th, 2014 / Area Halle Beuel
Is there still time to save the world? This question is the starting point for our
theatre congress SAVE THE WORLD, which will grapple with the pressing
issues of our time and the world of tomorrow. In the framework of a utopian
expedition, together with representatives from the arts, science and politics, we
aim to draw attention to global associations and search for answers. Are we
witnessing ‘the last days of humankind’ (Karl Kraus), or will we succeed in
rescuing the world from collapse?
From Bonn, the international hub of multilateral think-tanks and Germany’s
only UN city, we are setting out on our expedition into an uncertain future.
SAVE THE WORLD is bringing experts in saving the world together with artists
from the worlds of music, theatre, performance, painting and sculpture. They
will all be daring to look at the wider picture and to step out on to unknown
territory. In this way they will be creating a space for intellectual and playful
exchange.
We may not, here in Bonn, necessarily be able to just save the world, but we will
be able to make a start. For good art always does one thing above all: it hones
the gaze and makes people curious.
Let’s save the world together!
6 p.m. TEDx – Live-Talks with ALEX ANDREOU, RICHARD DICTUS,
CHRISTIANA FIGUERES, ANNA GREAR, LEO ISAACS, OWEN LEAN,
JESSICA SEDDOM, CAROLINE SEIFERT, STEFAN SICHELSCHMIDT;
Weltsaal / Foreign Office
10-minute live presentations held by highly distinguished experts in
which they express their unorthodox thoughts and forward-looking
conclusions. Seats are limited / bring your I.D.
[Fri] 03.10.2014
2 p.m. OPENING (in German & English) with the environmental activists
FELIX FINKBEINER & FRIENDS, Schauspielhalle.
free admission
4 p.m. KÖNIGSDRAMEN I (The Wars of the Roses, Part 1) (English surtitles)
The congress commences with Shakespeare’s Henriad, delivered by
Resident Director Alice Buddeberg, staging the series of plays centered
around the human lust for power in all its gruesome, grotesque &
tragic glory – a large-scale theatre experience and a study on how
mankind can be its own worst enemy.
€ 8,80 – 35,20
6 p.m. FINAL CONCERT, Beethovenhalle
Works by Ludwig van Beethoven & Johannes Brahms culminate the
Beethoven Festival, performed by ARCADI VOLODOS (Piano) & the
GERMAN CHAMBER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA BREMEN, directed
by PAAVO JÄRVI.
for prices and tickets please contact www.beethovenfest.de
7 p.m. After-Show-Party KÖNIGSDRAMEN, Schauspielhalle.
free admission
[Sat] 04.10.2014
2 p.m. PARCOURS. A UTOPIAN EXPEDITION. (in German) Six different
and
teams comprising both, artists and experts of different NGOs,
5 p.m. showcase themselves in the hidden corners of the Halle Beuel from
carpentry to scene-dock. Together, they will surprise with an exciting
approach to complex subjects, such as climate change, land theft,
starvation, disasters or unbridled greed.
€ 14,90
JAKOB RHYNER (UNU-EHS, the United Nations University Institute for
Environment and Human Security) and PATRICK WENGENROTH
(director, performer) investigate the excessive demands on humanity
when confronted with contemporary disasters.
DETLEF VIRCHOW (ZEF, Centre for Development Research, University
of Bonn) and JUDITH WILSKE (director and economist) discuss the
cause of hunger and reflect on possible solutions while serving the
audience TOO MUCH, JUST ENOUGH, NOT ENOUGH or NOTHING.
CORINNA VOIGT (UNCCD, Secretary of the United Nations Convention
to Combat Desertification), FOLKE KÖBBERLING (visual artist) and
LYDIA STÄUBLI (actress) discuss the environmental harm caused by
aggressive land use. A sculptural experience with hammer and chisel.
DIRK MESSNER (DIE, German Development Institute) and LUKAS
MATTHAEI (director) explore homo oeconomicus’ destructive egoism
and its connection to zombie-movies.
NICK NUTTALL (UNFCCC, United Nations spokesperson on climate
change) and BERNADETTE LA HENGST (musician and director) dare to
sneak a musical peak into the climate’s future: endless resources or the
end of growth?
BETTINA SCHLÜTER (FIW, University of Bonn) and JAKOB KLAFFS
(video artist) put forward thoughts on the virtual world rescue. Delete?
Game over?
8 p.m. Performance CRY ME A RIVER, Anna Mendelssohn (in English), Alter
Malersaal (former paint shop)
Experience ANNA MENDELSSOHN in her award winning, one-woman
climate conference. She brings together political, scientific, ecological,
activist and personal viewpoints, resulting in a thought-provoking
evening – a linguistic event – skating on the thin ice between national
and international climate disasters.
€ 14,90
10 p.m. ALIN COEN in concert, Schauspielhalle.
The German singer-songwriter ALIN COEN enchants the audience with
her touching voice and melancholic but nevertheless powerful lyrics.
Her voice is absolutely addictive! For the NGO, German Doctors, she
composed the song “Jeder Einzelne zählt”.
free tickets can be picked up at the foyer Schauspielhalle
btw. 2 and 6 pm
[Sun] 05.10.2014
2 p.m. PARCOURS. A utopian expedition [see Sat 04.10.]
& 5 p.m.
€ 14,90
6 p.m. Final panel HOW WE SAVE THE WORLD (in German), Schauspielhalle.
With DR. MARTIN FRICK (Federal Foreign Offices representative to the
International Organisations based in Germany) and ADRIENNE
GOEHLER (curator, publicist, former senator). Moderator: TILLMANN
BENDIKOWSKI (Historian).
free admission
8 p.m. Science slam APOCALYPSE NOW? (in German), Schauspielhalle.
Aspiring scientists outline their research in 10-minute presentation
and compete against one another, all under the motto: Apocalypse
Now? Michael Dietz, the well-known 1LIVE host (WDR) and co-author
of the award-winning science book, “Endlich Mitwisser”, acts as
moderator and rewards those who put forward the best predictions,
with help from the audience.
€ 12,00
SUPPORTING PROGRAMME
[Sat & Sun], 04/10/14 & 05/10/2014
nonstop programme starting daily from 2 p.m., joining possible at any time
free admission
2 p.m. WELTRETTUNGSBÖRSE / WORLD RESCUE-STOCK MARKET with
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS, AKTION DEUTSCHLAND HILFT,
MALTESER, VOKÜ, FOODSHARING BONN, real ambulances, fireengines and plenty more. Aid agencies and other NGOs welcome all
visitors to present their field of work (in German and English).
2 p.m. UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS are represented by a film in the foyer
of the Schauspielhalle. The volunteer – you don’t want to imagine a
world without them (in English).
2 p.m. PIXELHELPER The activist and light artist Oliver Bienkowski opens up
access to his Pixel Helper technology. Visitors can become virtual aides
in disaster areas and distribute care packages. Live on the internet they
can see how their donations are delivered (in German and English).
2 p.m. YOUNG PLANET (All languages welcome!) A participation forum for
people from 6 to 60 including:
BACK TO THE FUTURE What to do with those belongings and toys we
no longer use? We are going to create a futuristic utopia of sound! A
live radio play for young people aged 12+. Bring along your old toys.
Send applications to: angela.merl@bonn.de
SAFEHOUSE Come along and create your own superhero! Under the
guidance of artists from the group PuppetEmpire, young people aged
10+ can build their sock puppet to save the world.
PLASTIC WARS Bring along all the plastic waste from your home and
help create a futuristic sculpture. For all ages and languages.
2 p.m. WORLD NEWS A Satirical newscast, directed by and starring the
German-Israeli all-round artists HALF PAST SELBER SCHULD. The
news is “broadcast” every hour. Live, funny and with a variety guests
appearing in the "studio" (Schauspielhalle).
2 p.m. FUTURE PARADISE Artists & visitors dare to take a look into the future
paradise.
3 p.m. SUPERCHRISTINA enables you to become a superhero and save the
world within 20 minutes (in German and English).
4 p.m. A MEETING OF MINDS Make a date with experts from different NGOs.
10 minutes in which to ask the real, pressing questions – face-to-face
(in German and English).
4:30 p.m. BLÜMCHENKNICKER in concert (on Sunday only). Live concert given
by Bonn's "most Mucketruppe" (music troop). A local band inspired by
artists ranging from Manu Chao to 17 Hippies and Django Reinhardt
who make your booty shake with their special mix of lyrics full of
wordplay, social criticism and a lot of groove.
4:30 p.m. JUTE, DYNAMITE, TOTTY A guided tour by expert Rainer SELmanN
taking you to the secret and fascinating areas of Bonn-Beuel (meeting
point: Pförtnerhäuschen /lodge; in German & English).
6 p.m. DIE LETZTEN TAGE DER MENSCHHEIT/THE LAST DAYS OF MANKIND
24-hour-lecture of Karl Kraus’ drama with ALICE BUDDEBERG and
BERNHARD DECHANT starting Saturday. Live at:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/die-letzten-tage-der-menschheit
CALL FOR FOOD
SAVE THE WORLD
Storing unloved food? Bring it & we make you love it!
A theatrical congress with artists, experts, and scientists
Every day tons of food end up as waste. At Theater Bonn’s theatrical congress
SAVE THE WORLD (04/10 & 05/10/2014) you can do something against it. Just
bring the food “you always look at but never wanna cook it” to the
Schauspielhalle in Beuel and donate or exchange it at the stand of the
foodsharers. If enough visitors participate we will have a delicious meal of your
saved food, cooked by the Vokü, on Sunday.
Concept and artistic directors: Nicola Bramkamp, Andrea Tietz
Foodsharing is a non-profit organisation that tries to save food from the
rubbish bin and distribute it to people in need. So don’t throw it away if it still
can be of some use.
Further information:
Laura Weber, laura.weber@bonn.de
Tel.: +49 228 - 77 85 49
A project of Theater Bonn in cooperation with the Beethovenfest Bonn.
Supported by the Foreign Office, DIE, LUUPS, Pixelhelper e. V., United Nations (
UNCCD, UNFCCC , UNU-VIE, UNU-EHS, UNV), the ZEF und the FIW (University
of Bonn).
Sponsored by the German Federal Agency for Civic Education and the
Foundation of International Encounter of the Sparkasse in Bonn. With the
friendly support of the city of Bonn.
Infos and Tickets: +49 (0)228 – 77 80 08 and 77 80 22 or
theaterkasse@bonn.de
For detailed programme information also see:
WWW.THEATER-BONN.DE
Area Halle Beuel is located at:
Siegburger Straße 42, 53111 Bonn-Beuel