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New festival under the motto "Art connects" brings people together
Overcoming boundaries through art: Under this guiding principle, the association SocialArts eV to the first KunstStücke – Theater Days from October 30th to November 2nd, 2025. This intergenerational festival sees itself as a cultural experiment that connects people through theater, music, and performance – regardless of age, origin, or social background.
Three productions in four days
The program includes three very different theatre productions that demonstrate the diversity of artistic expression:
- Social Actors Kids (ages 8–12): “The Twelve Dancing Princesses”
A colorful fairy tale adaptation by the Brothers Grimm with acting, dance, and performance. The premiere is on Saturday, November 1st, at 2 pm , with another performance on Sunday, November 2nd, at 3 pm . - Social Actors Ensemble (ages 8–88): “Welcome to the Afterlife”
An artist searches for the perfect idea for a play about the afterlife – amidst bureaucracy, starry skies, and slapstick, a humorous and thoughtful homage to imagination emerges. Premiere on Thursday, October 30, at 8 p.m. , with further performances on October 31 and November 1 . - Theater ensemble "Blattgold" (Gold Leaf): "Darmstadt City Stories" –
A collage of historical documents, personal texts, and literary finds that paints a vivid picture of Darmstadt between past and present. Premiere on Friday, October 31, at 4 p.m. , further performances on November 1 and 2 .
Making culture accessible to everyone
The organizers are placing particular emphasis on an accessible admission policy : prices should not be a barrier, in order to enable as many people as possible to participate in cultural events. The ensembles have been rehearsing regularly with theatre educators since July to develop the plays together.
Support from foundations and companies
The KunstStücke – Theatertage festival is made possible by a broad network of sponsors and partners. The main sponsor is the Hans Erich and Marie Elfriede Dotter Foundation . Further support is provided by Merck KGaA , the ENTEGA Foundation , HEAG Kulturfreunde , the Darmstadt Citizens' Foundation , Sparkasse Darmstadt , Volksbank Darmstadt Mainz, and private donors.
Cooperation partners include Circus Waldoni , the Staatstheater Darmstadt , TONWERK , Zwischen Zeit and the AG Kinder & Jugend Eberstadt .
Background: Why “art connects”
SocialArts e.V. was founded in 2023 following its participation in the "Stadtkantine" festival at the Darmstadt State Theatre. The association's goal is to bring people together through artistic projects, to make creative potential visible, and to facilitate new experiences of community. For founder Oliver Noweck and his team, art is a driving force for democracy, peace, and social cohesion.
With the first KunstStücke – Theatertage (Art Pieces – Theatre Days), the organizers aim to establish a sustainable festival format that extends beyond the performances themselves. As the team explains: "Art has the power to connect people and open up new perspectives."
Further information can be found on the SocialArts eV website.
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Featured image: The Kunststücke team, from left: Oliver Noweck, Melanie Gaug, Astrid Sturm.
