THE BIRDS REPUBLIC

In the organizer's words:

Attention: On Wednesday (20.05.) & Friday (22.05.) there are departures from Cologne and Aachen. When booking, please make sure that you select the correct venue (departure point) for your city.

What it's all about

The Rhenish mining area is a landscape in constant change. Disappearing villages and huge mines that are becoming lakes leave the question: where do we come from and where are we going? THE BIRDS REPUBLIC is a theatrical bus journey directly to the places where lignite mining has changed Europe the most. We visit places where new habitats for plants, animals and people need to be created. A generational project that we will probably not live to see completed.

That's why you have to go in

On board the bus trip, we immerse ourselves in the future together with scientists, activists, resettled people and visionaries. We establish our own "republic" in which we take a bird's eye view of our present. It is an experiment between documentation and vision, ritual and utopia. Together we will design a "city in the clouds" and search for new paths for the region, the Rhineland and our entire planet. If you're in the mood for an extraordinary theater experience at original locations, you've come to the right place.

Pssst!

The journey takes you through one of the largest construction sites in the world. Real encounters with the people on site and artistic visions merge to create a unique experience. THE BIRDS REPUBLIC makes structural change not only a topic, but also a shared experience in the open air, thus following on from the long-standing project series "Images of a Future".

The project takes place in cooperation with the MörgensLab of Theater Aachen.

Information

Attention: On Wednesday (20.05.) & Friday (22.05) there will be departures from Cologne and Aachen. When booking, please make sure that you select the correct venue (departure point) for your city.

The bus will drop you off at the pick-up point in Cologne/Aachen after the play. The bus departs punctually at 6 pm. You should therefore arrive at the departure point by 5.45 pm at the latest.

THE BIRDS REPUBLIC is a tour through the future of the Rhineland region and will take place open air for the most part (approx. 3 of 4.5 hours). We ask spectators to bring weatherproof clothing and shoes.

There are no traditional refreshment facilities on site; drinks and snacks can be purchased during a short break, please bring everything else with you.

The audience moves through the village together. The paths are mostly paved, but some sections may be uneven. A low-barrier route for wheelchair users is integrated, and a golf caddy is also available for people with walking disabilities.

Please be considerate of local residents, respect their privacy and follow the designated paths. A toilet is available, but is not barrier-free.

Information on accessibility

Duration: approx. 4 hours

The bus tour on 21.05., departure from Cologne, is accompanied by an audio description with Touch Tour .

On 20.05., departure from Cologne, the text will be translated into Easy Language, on 22.05., departure from Cologne, into German Sign Language (DGS).

On 21.5. and 23.5., departure from Cologne, there will be a separate DRK vehicle for people with wheelchairs. This vehicle has space for 2 people with wheelchairs. Two other people can travel with them, who can be the assistants or actors of the project as required.

A golf caddy for two people with walking disabilities or other mobility impairments is available on site for each appointment. Please contact Iris in advance if you would like to take advantage of this offer.

You can bring your own headphones to use the audio description and interpretation on 20.05. in easy language and for the audio description on 21.05.. The connection works via a simple mini-jack plug.

The various support requirements can be specified when purchasing tickets. This way we can be well prepared.

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are very welcome. Please let us know if you are bringing a dog on the bus trip.

Please let us know if you would like to be picked up from the nearest bus or train stop and accompanied to the event.

Please contact Iris (iris.haist@sommerblut.de) if you have any concerns or questions about accessibility

Easy language

Information on accessibility

The bus trip takes 4 hours.

Departure is from Cologne.

There will be a translation into easy language on May 20th.

You can bring your own headphones for this.
Your headphones need a mini-jack connection.
This is the normal headphone plug.

There is a vehicle on site for two people with walking difficulties. Please register for this with Iris.

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are very welcome.

Do you have any questions about accessibility?
Then please get in touch with Iris.

This is how you can reach Iris:
By phone: 0221 29 49 91 34
By e-mail: iris.haist@sommerblut.de