FOR WHICH EVENTS IN THE FRAME OF OUTNOW! DO I NEED A TICKET?
For most of the OUTNOW! events you need an online ticket with a streaming link and password. Exceptions are the performance Sprechraum Bremen on Sunday, May 23, the playful know-how transfer How To Excuse Schnuppertraining on Monday, May 24, the video performance Mechanic’s Helper, and the video lecture Still Standing – these events are accessible without a ticket. If you would like to view several OUTNOW! events and talks, a festival pass is worthwhile.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FESTIVAL PASS?
The festival pass gives you access to the entire OUTNOW! program.
The only exceptions are: Solveig Hörter “Look at Me!” / single ticket required, limited allotment; &sistig “HOW TO EXCUSE Schnuppertraining” / limited allotment, free registration at dramaturgie@theaterbremen.de, also required for festival pass holders.
On your festival pass ticket, you will find a link and a password. On the page, the festival program with individual streaming links and passwords are announced on a daily basis.
You can choose how much you would like to pay for the festival pass: 20 / 25 €.
The tickets are available exclusively at the Webshop of Theater Bremen.
WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS FOR THE PERFORMANCES AND TALKS?
You can buy your tickets at Theater Bremen’s Webshop. On your online ticket, you will find a link and a password that activates the streaming offer for you.
The price system is based on a solidary approach; you can freely choose how much you would like to pay within the price categories. With the purchase of the ticket, you automatically gain access to an on-demand version of the respective performance that is available online for 4 day after the livestream or premiere.
Access data/passwords/identification codes for the events can be found on your tickets. After purchasing a ticket for an event, you will receive a separate email with access data for participating in the discussions with the audience.
The festival pass grants you access to all performances and discussions with the audience.
Exceptions are: Solveig Hörter “Look at Me!” / single ticket required, limited allotment; &sistig “HOW TO EXCUSE Schnuppertraining” / limited allotment, free registration at dramaturgie@theaterbremen.de, also required for festival pass holders.
CAN SEVERAL PERSONS WATCH THE STREAM WITH ONE TICKET?
With the purchase of a streaming ticket, you are given the opportunity to play our stream on a digital terminal device. It is irrelevant how many persons are watching. We would be happy if you experienced a theater evening together with the entire household!
WHERE CAN I ENTER THE PASSWORD?
You are requested to enter the password on the respective streaming page. You will find the link to the stream and the password on the top right of your ticket. The stream is activated after entering the password.
YOU HAVE PURCHASED A FESTIVAL PASS, WHERE DO YOU FIND THE LINKS TO THE INDIVIDUAL STREAMING PAGES?
On the ticket you will find a link and a password to an overview page. On this page, the festival program with the links and passwords are announced on a daily basis. In addition, you will receive an email every day with an overview of the daily program of the OUTNOW! Festival.
HOW DO I ATTEND PRODUCTIONS WITH A LIMITED ALLOTMENT?
For the production “Look at Me!” by Solveig Hörter, only a limited allotment is available. A single ticket is required to attend. “HOW TO EXCUSE Schnuppertraining” by &sistig also has a limited allotment. Free registration for the playful know-how transfer is possible at dramaturgie@theaterbremen.de. Festival pass holders are also required to do so.
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE PERFORMANCE “SPRECHRAUM” BY CINDY+CATE?
The performance Sprechraum Bremen is broadcast live on Radio Angrezi and at the Goetheplatz. On Sunday, May 23, you can join in live between 2:00 and 5:30 p.m. and participate in the performance by cindy+cate.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSIONS WITH THE AUDIENCE?
The discussions with the audience take place via Zoom. The links can be found on the production pages. If you purchased a ticket for an event, you will additionally receive a separate email with all access data.
WHERE CAN I ENTER THE PASSWORD?
You immediately have the opportunity to calmly enter the password for the stream and test it.
CAN I SPONTANEOUSLY PURCHASE A TICKET SHORTLY BEFOREHAND?
It is possible to purchase tickets shortly before the performance. Please keep in mind that the ticketing and registration process takes around 10 minutes.
HOW DO I GET A PRESS ACCREDITATION?
Please send your accreditation request starting now to presse@schwankhalle.de – we are happy that we can make the festival program available to a nationwide expert audience free of charge this year!
WHAT ARE THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PLAY THE STREAMS?
In order to watch a livestream, you need a stable internet connection and a terminal device such as a laptop, tablet or smartphone.
CAN I ALSO WATCH THE LIVESTREAM ON MY SMARTPHONE OR TV SET?
Yes, the stream can be played on any web-enabled device.
IS THE VIDEO ALSO AVAILABLE AT A LATER POINT IN TIME?
With the purchase of your ticket, you automatically receive access to an on-demand version of the respective performance which is available online for 4 days after the livestream or the video premiere.
I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY TICKET.
Please update your mailbox and also check your spam folder for the confirmation email with your attached ticket.
I PURCHASED A TICKET, BUT MY PASSWORD DOES’NT WORK.
Have you entered your password correctly? Please check the spelling and completeness.
Your festival pass is valid for the entire festival. With the link and password on the ticket, you have access to all the OUTNOW! productions – the entire festival program with links and passwords are published for you each day.
I HAVE PROBLEMS STARTING THE LIVESTREAM.
Make sure that you have installed the latest version of your browser. Delete the cache of your browser. Refresh the page by pressing CTRL + F5 if you have a Windows computer; or CMD (Apple) Shift + R if you have a Mac.
I SEE THE LIVESTREAM BUT CAN’T HEAR THE SOUND.
Check whether the audio output of your device is activated and the speakers are correctly connected and switched on. The sound of our stream can be controlled via the audio symbol on the bottom left corner – please check whether the sound is on and the volume is turned up. Also check your browser to see whether the tab you are in is muted.
THE LIVESTREAM STUTTERS OR HALTS.
Check your internet connection. Close all other programs and windows you don’t need. Refresh the page. Make sure that the newest version of your browser is installed. Make sure that no other video streams or data transfers are running in parallel (possibly in the background). You can test the speed of your internet connection here.
If your internet connection is poor, reducing the resolution of the video can help. To do so, click on the cogwheel symbol on the bottom of the video window. In a drag-and-drop menu, you can lower the resolution in several steps.
HOW DOES ZOOM WORK?
You access a livestream or audience discussion via Zoom using the associated link. To join the stream or discussion with the audio and camera of the computer, you must confirm so via your terminal device when asked. You are in the waiting room until the event’s moderator starts the stream. As soon as the stream starts, the various tiles display who is also participating in the Zoom session. You can decide whether you want to switch on the camera using the camera symbol on the bottom left corner. Once you have switched on your camera, you can see the other persons attending the event. You can also decide under which name you are displayed: Click on the “More” button next to your name in the list of participants and use the “Rename” field to enter your desired name.
I NEED MORE HELP!
If further questions arise during the event, please write an email to streaming@theaterbremen.de and we will help you as quickly as we can.