Ukr.Theater.Fest Hamburg 20–22 February Flachsland - Hamburger Puppentheater Bramfelder Str. 9, Hamburg A three-day program of contemporary Ukrainian theatre in Hamburg. Absurd comedy, poetic theatre, psychological drama, and documentary-metaphorical productions — from independent theatres from Kharkiv, Hanover, and Lübeck. FRIDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 18:30 — Festival opening Meet the participating theatres and enjoy a music performance by Oles Volynchyк. 19:00 — performance “The Third Table”, DIY Theatre (Kharkiv) An absurd comedy about closeness, fear, and the need to be heard. Light in form, sharp in meaning, painfully recognizable. SATURDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 15:00 — performance “Cops vs. Snails”, Teatromania 2.0 (Hanover — Mariupol) A mystical everyday tragicomedy about power, absurdity, and trying to keep dignity in a world where logic no longer works. 17:30 — Festival cultural program: a guided walk around Barmbek in Ukrainian An author’s city walk by Oles Volynchyк. 19:00 — 11 short tragicomedies “Stories of Escaping Animals”, LUFT Theatre (Lübeck) A performance about the experience of Ukrainian refugees in Germany, told through the language of animals. A blend of humor, pain, and tenderness. SUNDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 15:00 — poetic-and-musical journey “The Longed-for Country”, LUFT Theatre (Lübeck) A stage composition based on Serhii Zhadan’s texts about Ukraine, memory, war, love, and inner resilience. 17:30 — Festival cultural program: playback performance by “POLE” Theatre (Hamburg) An improvisational format where the audience’s personal stories turn into stage images. 18:30 — performance “The Beauty Queen”, DIY Theatre (Kharkiv) A psychological drama about a mother and daughter, control, dependence, and the fight for freedom. 20:15 — Festival closing, afterparty, and informal meet-up Festival Pass — all festival performances (3 days / 5 shows) BEST VALUE OPTION One ticket — access to ALL performances across three days. You’ll see all 5 shows: from comedy to drama, from intimate stories to large-scale stage events. 5 theatre performances 3 festival days Full access to all events Best-value offer The best way to experience the festival as an event, not just one evening Recommended for true theatre lovers. Day ticket — all performances of the day (21.02) Day ticket — all performances of the day (22.02) One ticket — access to ALL performances on the selected day. Entry to every show that day Full access to the day’s events Several performances in one evening A great option if you can only come for one day The Festival Pass is better value if you plan to attend more than one day.