Manége of (Un-)Certainties at the Design department store Zwischenzeit: Queer stage art for Augsburg
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An evening full of intensification, circus images, and political impact
With Manége of (Un-)Certainties, a stage space opens in Augsburg that merges word art, physical presence, and social accusation into a dense theater experience. The performance by Aiden Lane Ziegler starts on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM at Annastraße 16 and marks the kickoff of Pride Week. Following the performance, an audience discussion deepens the impressions of this short, pointed evening.
Between the ring and debate
Even the title sets a clear signal: This is not decoration; this is negotiation. The performance works with the image of the ring and connects it to this year's CSD motto of Augsburg and the Peace Festival motto. Three protagonists present a verbal juggling act, in which uncertainty does not appear as weakness but as a politically charged system that produces and amplifies othering. The result is a stage piece with a sharp focus on power, attributions, and exclusions.
Dramaturgy with a stance
The production emphasizes condensation rather than expansion. The brevity of the piece creates tension: Every scene, every sentence, every movement carries weight. The performance operates at the intersection of theater art, activism, and poetic intensification. Those who appreciate contemporary dramaturgy will experience a piece here that does not rely on grand effects but on precision, rhythm, and a clear political language.
An audience discussion as an echo
Particularly appealing is the direct transition from the stage experience to the audience discussion. Thus, the evening does not end with applause, but opens a space for reaction, categorization, and exchange. This is precisely where the strength of such formats lies: The theater atmosphere does not end with the final image, but carries into the discussion. For culture enthusiasts, an evening is created that closely connects artistic experience and social reflection.
A venue with urban charm
The design department store Zwischenzeit at Annastraße 16 provides an unusual setting for the performance. The pop-up venue stands for interim use, openness, and urban movement. In such a space, a performance with a queer perspective gains special resonance: close to the city, close to the audience, close to the questions of the present.
Reasons to attend
Manége of (Un-)Certainties promises an intense, politically aware theater event with a clear profile. Those who engage with new forms, queer narratives, and intelligent stage art will find an evening here full of friction, energy, and substance. This live experience unfolds its effect strongest on site.
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- Website: https://queer-augsburg.de/
