Showcase 2026

kemelo nozipho sehlapelo: »COCONUT« / »The New White Aesthetic« +++ Soroa Lear: »This is a Lovestory« +++ Tamira Kalmbach & Team: »Mia San Mia« +++ Sandyatemyheart: »Save A Horse, Ride A Cowgirl - An explicit Pony Tale« +++ Farhan Sonboldel: »Hybrid Calls For Small Demonstrations: #2 Bremen-Tehran« +++ Benjamin Truong: »Hörst du mich? – Über viet-deutsche Sprachlosigkeit«

The festival jury included Anna K. Becker and Johannes Schürmann (artistic directors of OUTNOW!), Janna Schmidt (communications at Schwankhalle), Canan Venzky (dramaturgy/direction), and Mable Preach (direction/choreography/author).

In addition to the presentation of six selected productions, the festival will be expanded to include the accompanying program »WHATNOW?«. It comprises free exchange formats such as workshops, reflection sessions, and a residency with a public presentation. In addition, ten festival companions will accompany the entire program and provide their feedback on the festival.

The complete program and ticket presales will follow shortly. We look forward to seeing you and to an extraordinary festival edition!

The 2026 Festival Team –
Anna K. Becker & Johannes Schürmann (Artistic Directors)
Viktor Lamert (Organizational Director)
Jordan Tanner (Organizational and Dramaturgical Collaboration WHATNOW? and Festival Companion Support)