
The Vessel
Innovative contemporary circus blending acrobatics, live music, and physical theatre. Three artists guide audiences through a philosophical and visually striking exploration of identity and gravity-defying movement.
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Innovative contemporary circus blending acrobatics, live music, and physical theatre. Three artists guide audiences through a philosophical and visually striking exploration of identity and gravity-defying movement.

Artists Jakob Jacobsson and Anna Ting Nissen Bech share their artistic practice and discoveries from a peer-to-peer exchange within Nordic contemporary circus.

A theatre performance at Teater Momentum in Odense.

A children's theatre production at Teater Momentum in Odense featuring Trine and the Pig in a fun and adventurous story.

A talk-theatre evening where crime author David Garmark's letter about actor Roland Møller's past in Odense's criminal underworld is read aloud and discussed on stage.

A man at the end of the world waits to be picked up in this theatrical meditation on solitude, hope, and human connection.

A theatrical exploration of radio icon Tine Bryld's life and legacy, framed around her 50th birthday celebration and reflections on 1980s Denmark and the cost of being an entire generation's conscience.

A puppet adaptation of H.C. Andersen's beloved fairy tale about Thumbelina's journey, designed for children aged 3-8 and their families.

A theatre production that explores the world across borders and different perspectives at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

Storyteller Lone brings H.C. Andersen's classic fairy tale to life for young children through storytelling and playful performance.

The theatre director invites season ticket holders to bring young people (15-25) for an intergenerational conversation before and after the performance BRYLD. Young people receive tickets for 40 kr. and complimentary refreshments.

Three circus performers explore ageing, the body and identity through a blend of acrobatics and storytelling in this affectionate and spirited show.

SHOW PONY is a theatre production at Teater Momentum in Odense.

Theatre performance for children and young people aged 11+ at Nørregaards Teater in Vollsmose.

A children's theatre adaptation of H.C. Andersen's classic fairy tale about the tiny girl Thumbelina.

An autofictional tragicomic performance about a hopeless romantic in her thirties navigating casual encounters and committed love in the age of dating apps.

Reumert Prize winner Aviana Steinbacher tells the story of a young Greenlandic woman navigating Denmark, love, racism, and self-discovery in this directed theatre piece.

A post-apocalyptic circus and physical theatre production by MØR collective and Compagni Anomalie, blending video art and illusion.

Children's theatre performance for ages 5+ at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A wordless performance merging chamber music, physical theatre, puppets and film into a dark tale of enslaved workers, tyranny and the dream of liberation.

A theatre piece about Aksel's return to his old theatre, now run by his daughter Eva. The play explores what matters more - ideology or human relationships - through memories and encounters with the past.

"Forræder" is a theatre production for young audiences aged 12 and above at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A funny children's story about a mole trying to solve the mystery of who left droppings on his head.

Jette Torp combines music, storytelling, and handicraft in an intimate performance where the audience can knit or crochet while she sings and reads aloud.

A war drama about two Danish friends who volunteer for the German army during World War II and face the brutal reality of the Eastern Front.

H.C. Andersen Paraden brings the poet's life and works to life through music, song, and theatre at Vollsmose Bibliotek.

A theatrical production of Mollys Mikrokosmos at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

Children's theatre show for ages 7 and up at Nørregaards Teater in Vollsmose, Odense.

A children's theatre show about Palle P and the pearl, designed for young audiences aged 4 and older.

Storyteller Lone brings H.C. Andersen's classic fairy tale The Tinderbox to life for young children through storytelling and play.

Danish satirical theatre group Satiregruppen Magt performs their sharp political comedy show in Odense.

Five Finnish acrobats perform a physical piece combining rope work, wooden platforms, and their own heartbeat and breathing with electronic soundscapes.

Signe Løve Anderskov explores 25 years of handstand training through philosophy, physics and circus art in this existential performance about meaning and control.

A children's performance for infants and toddlers at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A theatrical performance that examines Denmark from an unconventional angle at ODEON in Odense.

Theatre production at ODEON in Odense. A dramatic performance on the main stage.

Children's theatre performance for ages 8 and up at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A poetic horror drama about a young sorcerer from Vollsmose who creates Golem to protect his neighbourhood, but loses control of his creation. Based on the Jewish Golem myth.

Glennie Loucia and August Salvador explore the romantic relationship as a self-development project, questioning our search for the perfect partner.

A theatre production at Teater Momentum exploring contemporary issues through dramatic narrative.

A theatrical exploration of uncertainty and societal anxiety through two young people grappling with crisis, hope, and civic responsibility.

A children's theatre production about Kontiki with 101 days remaining until an adventurous journey. For ages 11+ at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A theatre performance at Teater Momentum in Odense with free admission.

A theatrical performance exploring crisis and anticipation, presented at Katedralskolen in Odense with free entry.

Contortionist Elise Bjerkelund Reine performs the experimental 'The Shedding', followed by an all-night horror-themed party.

A theatrical exploration of Thor Heyerdahl's legendary 1947 raft expedition across the Pacific, examining courage and self-reliance when facing the unknown.

A partner acrobatics performance exploring the fleeting, meaningful moments hidden in everyday life and the fragments of beauty we often overlook.

SE! is a theatre performance at Nørregaards Teater designed for audiences of all ages, including infants.

Storyteller Lone brings the Christmas version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff to life through storytelling and play for children aged 2-7.

A choreographic performance merging five wire artists with a live string quintet in an original composition, exploring the intersection of circus, dance, contemporary music, and visual art.

A children's theatre performance for ages 4 and up at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

Storyteller Lone presents a Christmas version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff for children aged 2-7, combining storytelling with interactive play.

A wordless physical circus performance exploring instincts and self-awareness through aerial acrobatics and Chinese pole.

A musical theatre piece inspired by Cher's classic, where the audience becomes part of a community exploring authenticity and inner strength. The boundary between stage and audience dissolves in an intimate encounter filled with mega-hits.

An interactive theatre show where you control the fate of a character trying to survive a slasher-film scenario in 1980s Oregon. Your choices determine the story, the ending, and how gruesome it gets.

Lotte discovers a nisse living in an old suitcase when she and her mother move to the countryside. A magical tale of friendship and adventure for children.

A theatre production about boxing at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

Mizz Privileze, known from Denmark's Got Talent, presents a drag bingo show with performances, comedy, and music bingo at Teater 95b in Odense.

Pippi Longstocking and Cirkeline tell Christmas stories for young children at Odense Main Library.

A theatre production for young audiences aged 13 and above at Nørregaards Teater in Vollsmose.

Don and Gnu return in an outdoor pop-up show packed with physical comedy, absurd stunts, and unapologetic silliness.

Teater Momentum marks two decades in Odense with a unique facade performance celebrating the theatre's anniversary.

A physical and absurd performance exploring the power of words, where two performers investigate power, silence culture and freedom of expression through dance, theatre and live electronic music.

An interdisciplinary performance exploring rupture and collapse through dance, sculptural scenography and newly composed music. Bodies work against materials and gravity on stage.

Contemporary circus, dance and acrobatics explore synesthesia in 'Make Sense', a performance that engages the audience through temperature shifts, scents and interactive video projection.

A shared Christmas dinner with the theatre director at Teater Momentum, followed by the performance NARRATIVE SCRIPTS at 19:30.

An artistic exploration of Michael Kvium's painted figures and their movement on stage at Den Fynske Opera.

An existential puppet theatre performance where dinosaurs are brought back to life to advise humanity on its impending extinction.

Physical and humorous performance with slapstick and dance, where two characters struggle to find rhythm in life. A fusion of silent film and raw authenticity.

A children's theatre production about a haunted house for ages 9 and up at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

Actress Mia Juhl and musician Martha Maj Hauptmann explore the boundaries between performance art and concert in a work-in-progress at Teater Momentum.

A children's theatre production about a haunted house for ages 9 and up at Nørregaards Teater in Vollsmose.

A comedy about two men from different backgrounds who meet in a waiting room and develop an unexpected bond. Written by Hans Rønne, directed by Susanne Sangill, performed by Allan Helge Jensen and Ronny Sterlø.

A classic tale of Pinocchio brought to life for children aged 8 and up at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

Theatre Momentum's theatrical concept BREVET explores current social issues. This time it focuses on fortune and adversity, as actor Rasmus Botoft reads a new letter aloud and discusses it with the author.

An experimental performance exploring intimacy through music, science, and personal algorithms. Part of Sex Week at Teater Momentum.

A theatrical production with music and emotion, staged at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A theatre performance for children aged 5 and up at Nørregaards Teater in Vollsmose.

A sci-fi theatre piece where two researchers journey through time to reshape humanity's fate, woven with Danish musical classics.

A music-dramatic fantasy about a brain researcher who finds healing and new understanding through an encounter with trees, roots, and puppets in a primeval forest.

A children's theatre show for the youngest audiences at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

An improvised comedy about a man searching for love, where both he and his date meet for the first time as the show begins. An unpredictable evening of sparks and surprises.

A visual circus work exploring the phenomenon of falling through the eyes of three experienced artists, combining physical performance with existential reflection and poetic language.

A theatre performance designed for very young children from 1 year old.

Psychological drama based on Anna Kavan's cult novel ICE, exploring the psychology of power through dance and drama in a nightmarish science fiction world.

A theatrical adventure following 17-year-old Carl and his father Klaus on a chaotic hiking trip through the Swedish mountains, where they discover new connection amid mishaps and nature.

A theatre production at Nørregaards Teater aimed at young audiences aged 13 and up.

A theatrical adaptation of Cervantes' Don Quixote exploring dreams, hope, and the courage to be different, featuring Bo Larsen and Klaus Andersen.

VILDNIS is a theatrical collage exploring how inner voices shape identity, with a performance that evolves differently each night through the actors' spontaneous thoughts.

A children's theatre performance for toddlers and young children at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

Children's theatre performance for ages 6+ at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

Dance opera Whiteout at Den Fynske Opera in Odense - a free performance.

Draw bodies of all shapes while enjoying gin made from rejected cucumbers. An evening of live drawing, celebrity guests, and conversation about body ideals and perfectionism.

An immersive VR theatre piece where a grieving mother encounters the ghost of her son, lost in war, in a haunting blend of Danish drama and composed music.

The ghost story Skæbnen becomes an immersive VR performance at Den Fynske Opera, where technology transforms classical theatre into a new experience.

A provocative drama about a summer house gathering where a game spirals into something darker, exploring friendship, desire, and the question of what really happened.

A theatre performance for young audiences aged 14+ at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A theatrical exploration of geometry and triangles at Nørregaards Teater, with free admission.

A theatre piece about a Copenhagen schoolteacher in the 1980s who must decide whether to reveal his HIV diagnosis to his class and community.

Children's theatre performance for ages 6+ at Nørregaards Teater in Vollsmose.

Community singing from the folk high school songbook, led by theatre director Jeppe Sand and Ryslinge Folk High School principal Helge Andersen Lund, as part of Teater Momentum's focus on loneliness in Denmark.

A theatre performance for children aged 5 and up featuring songs from the left ventricle.

A musical performance exploring N.F.S. Grundtvig's hymns through actor Thure Lindhardt's interpretation, accompanied by organist Tina Christiansen at Vollsmose Church.

A theatre performance at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

Theatre performance for children and teenagers aged 11 and up at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

Children's theatre show for the youngest audiences at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

Children's theatre show for the youngest audiences at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A cross-disciplinary masked performance exploring identity as unstable and multivocal. Twelve masks per performer represent different inner archetypal states in a work blending music and theatre.

Teater Momentum's unique talk and theatre concept where an actor reads a letter written by Jannie Kold to former minister Anette Vilhelmsen about her time in government. After the performance, both participate in a stage conversation.

Three mothers speak honestly and experimentally about motherhood - its ideals, dilemmas, and taboos. A performance exploring the beautiful, the difficult, and the absurd sides of being a mother.

A children's theatre performance for young audiences at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A Danish coming-of-age play about a high school girl navigating identity and difference. Denmark's first theatrical production featuring an asexual protagonist.

An interactive theatre performance where the audience participates physically, using touch and contact to shape the unfolding action on stage.

Three Greenlandic actresses perform personal monologues about identity, prejudice, and everyday racism in Denmark - combining humor, seriousness, song, and poetry.

Children's theatre performance for ages 6+ at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A cross-aesthetic puppet work by AVA exploring symbiosis between humans and nature through intimate performances for small groups.

Interactive contemporary circus show where children explore courage through acrobatics, juggling and tightrope walking, guided by three artists sharing stories of doubt and strength.

A children's theatre production about a caterpillar with an endless appetite, performed at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A children's theatre show for toddlers featuring the hungry caterpillar Aldrigmæt at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A free theatre production of "Absolut Else" at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

An experimental performance where artificial intelligence conjures H.C. Andersen through his literary works. Teater Momentum in Odense presents this collaboration between human, technology, and Danish cultural heritage.

A theatre show for toddlers about a hungry caterpillar, performed at Nørregaards Teater in Odense.

A theatre production exploring art's role and purpose through critical inquiry.

Children's theatre performance at Nørregaards Teater in Odense for ages 5 and up.

Finnish theatre company PYYKKI stages an absurd and darkly comic show about getting lost in a surreal laundry-machine universe.

A children's theatre show for the youngest audiences, where Pyykki takes the audience on an adventure through a magical laundry.

A magical family show where everyday objects transform into creatures through circus, dance and puppet theatre, as two friends search for missing socks in a surreal world.
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A children's theatre show about Leonard, who fears dogs but dreams of becoming a strong one - a funny and heartfelt story about finding courage.

A theatre production exploring world history at Bremen Teater in Copenhagen.

Bang & Bernhard improvise a unique one-off show based on the audience's hopes and fears, with pianist Michael Sunding creating a complete performance from start to finish in one hour.

A musical work-in-progress that examines shame, power, and the right to define one's own narrative.

La Baronnade is a musical street theatre performance where Les Grooms mingles with the audience through humour and improvisation. A free 45-minute show with no registration required.

Physical theatre performance on an inflatable stage exploring power and community through acrobatics, burlesque humour, and shifting scenes - with free halal hot dogs.

Dutch artists invite children and adults to sew together on antique sewing machines in this interactive theatre performance filled with recycling and humor.

Dutch artists transform a courtyard into a living sewing theatre where audiences pedal antique machines to create unique recycled souvenirs.

Lille Tut takes children on a colourful adventure at Medborgerhuset. A fun performance for the little ones.

Les Grooms' street theatre classic La Baronnade blends operetta, humour and improvisation in a 45-minute show where the audience becomes part of the action.

A wordless street performance by French Compagnie des Quidams where mysterious creatures transform into majestic inflatable white horses in a choreographed procession with symphonic music.

A cleaning assistant and a dog named Pølse discover friendship in this funny and touching play for children from 3 years old.

The French group Compagnie des Quidams presents a silent, choreographed parade where mysterious figures transform into inflatable white horses, accompanied by symphonic music.

A children's theatre show about Leonard, who fears dogs but dreams of becoming a big, strong dog. A funny and moving story about finding courage.

A musical children's theatre show about the transformations of small creatures from egg to winged insect, performed on the outdoor stage in front of the library.

Shakespeare's classic tragedy of two young lovers from rival families in Verona - a timeless story of passion and family strife.

A children's theatre show about Leonard, who fears dogs but dreams of becoming a big, strong dog. A funny and touching story about finding courage despite your fears.

Performance in Svendborg with doors opening 30 minutes before the 17:00 start. Children under 3 free on an adult's lap; other tickets 180 kr. Running time approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

An outdoor performance where artists transform recycled clothing into art with audience participation. Part of Copenhagen Street Theatre Festival, free for all ages.

A children's theatre show about Leonard, who fears dogs but dreams of becoming a big, strong dog. A funny and touching story about finding courage despite your fears.

Dansk Rakkerpak presents a comic performance about three seniors in an aerobics class seeking fitness, love and new friendships. A free show featuring physical humour, music and special effects.

French street theatre featuring mysterious creatures that transform into inflatable horses in a wordless, choreographed parade for all ages.

Dutch artists transform old clothes into art and music using antique sewing machines powered by the audience. A playful, interactive performance for children and adults at Blågårds Plads.

Marionet Teatret presents the puppet show "Arnarulunnguaq - the great little woman" at Tingbjerg Library & Cultural Centre. This performance for children from 2 years old tells the true story of a Greenlandic woman who joined polar explorer Knud Rasmussen on a historic sledge journey.

The Company presents a monthly improvised theatre show with the theme Family - Destination Wedding. Performers create scenes and stories live without a script at a wedding where families meet for the first time.

A Teaterbattle-winning dystopian drama about four men and a girl caught in war's grip. Emerging young theatre artists performing at H.C. Andersen's Festival.

Young theatre artists reimagine the Sisyphus myth as a story about power hunger and toxic masculinity in the modern age. Part of the H.C. Andersen Festival's platform for emerging talent.

A performance at Gudmehallerne lasting about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Children under 3 are free, and doors open 30 minutes before the start.

TeaterSAPO's debut production reimagines Shakespeare's comedy as a critique of modern denial and privilege, combining classical theatre with physical staging that challenges audience expectations.

Nordisk Teaterlaboratorium performs spontaneous art interventions in the public space as part of Kultumødet Mors.

An anarchist circus show with acrobatics, music and humour on the playground. Free admission for children from 6 years old.

ATLAS is a poetic queer narrative about a mother's longing for a different life and her son Atlas. An intimate production exploring identity, desire, and the blurred boundaries between fantasy and reality.

A family performance where children aged 6 and up experience 18 famous art-historical destructions recreated live - painting, confetti, and creative recycling in 45 minutes.

Professional improvisation theatre where children from the audience choose hats and roles that the storyteller uses to create theatre pieces. For children aged 3-10 and their families.

Young artists perform a theatrical piece about breaking norms and conventions through dramatic expression at Teater Momentum.

A theatrical piece about birds, yearning, and a love that withers, set in 1800s Hallebyore as the dream of America draws people away from their homes.

A dance performance from Denmark's International Street Theatre Festival exploring balance, trust and equality between two performers through contemporary dance, acrobatics and live music.

Acrobatic comedy on an inflatable stage from Denmark's International Street Theatre Festival. Free entry.

A performance at Gislev Hallen lasting about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show, and children under 3 are free when seated on an adult's lap.

Choreographer Alma Toaspern explores pop culture's intensity through the dance work _plex, inspired by John Oswald's 1993 collage album.

An outdoor theatre-sewing workshop where audiences transform old clothes into art using antique machines powered by bicycle. Karin Arts and Mariken Biegman-van Geel's participatory performance celebrates recycling and creativity.

Two worksharings showcasing "Tracing Echoes" (Gipali Productions) and "Crowd Control" (Megaland Teater) at UP, concluding a week-long residency. Coffee and tea served after.

A Different Andersen offers a fresh take on H.C. Andersen's life and literary legacy at ODEON in Odense.

Teatret Slotsgården brings Kafka's classic to life in open-air theatre at KUNSTEN. A tragicomic and engaging summer theatre production with five actors.

New Danish playwrights present their works through staged readings by actors and directors, inviting the audience into the creative process at this special evening.

Ludvig Holberg's classic comedy about theatre folk, deception, and shattered ideals, where the actor Leander poses as a sorcerer to escape his debts.

A performance in Ringe lasting about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes early, and children under 3 are free.

Choreographer Alma Toaspern explores pop culture's intensity through dance inspired by John Oswald's album collage Plexure. A powerful and humorous investigation of how we navigate media noise and algorithmic culture.

Teater Katu presents a traditional Arctic tale about how the Inuit people received the gift of drum dancing and singing, performed for children and adults alike.

Shakespeare's Hamlet becomes an absurd and musical theatre production in a hot dog stand, where words are replaced by hot dogs, music and drama. A creative touring production featuring Lene Hummelshøj and Vika Dahlberg.

Danish actress and artist Lærke Bagger performs at Bremen Teater.

An intimate theatre talk where actor Esben Dalgaard reads an unpublished letter by novelist Peter H. Fogtdal on stage, followed by a conversation about modern storytelling and contemporary adventure.

A worn circus company dreams of restoring the tent's former glory in this performance at Dynamo.

A children's theatre adaptation of H.C. Andersen's classic tale about the nightingale, featuring music and narration at Posten in Odense.

A theatre performance based on Janus Hald's poetry, exploring how childhood experiences shape the adult mind.

A wordless performance exploring the unexpected magic of everyday life through quirky questions and silent storytelling.

Satirist and psychologist return with a sharp, humorous show about what's wrong with the world and what's worth fighting for.

An intimate live performance where storyteller Teresa Simone and violinist Lea Vigilante explore the unconscious mind through Vienna's music.

A theatre concert blending actor Victor Marcussen's character portraits with guitarist Henning Jensen's reinterpretations of classic songs, directed by Pelle Koppel.

Free outdoor Shakespeare performance by the artist collective SHAKES and Folketeatret in SAK's garden, bringing the Bard's works to everyone.

A theatrical performance with circus acts and interactive moments that moves through Teglgårdsparken and the museum garden, created by Kompagni47 as part of Sindssyg God Søndag.

An experimental improvisation theatre night in Copenhagen where local performers test new formats, unusual ideas, and unexpected collaborations live.

Marionet Teatret presents the story of Arnarulunnguaq, a small but mighty woman who journeys through snow with her sled dog in this puppet theatre show for children from age 2.

Free theatre performance of Benched at Gårdhaven, Kulturcenter Skive.

A musical and comic performance about a conductor and an orchestra musician who discover unexpected harmony when the rest of the band cancels.

A children's theatre show about the creation of the universe for ages 1.5-4. The moody moon guides young audiences through the cosmos with humour and wonder.