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Anniversary of the Unithea Theater Festival: passion and art combined!
The 25th Unithea Theater Festival will take place in Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice on June 13th and 14th, 2025, organized by students from the European University Viadrina. With free admission, visitors can expect international performances and workshops on the topic of passion.
Anniversary of the Unithea Theater Festival: passion and art combined!
On June 3, 2025, the 25th student-organized theater festival Unithea will take place in the twin cities of Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice. The festival will be celebrated on Friday, June 13th and Saturday, June 14th with the theme “Passion”. The European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) is the heartbeat of this event, which offers a diverse program with six international performances that will offer free entry. European University Viadrina reports that the venues include the Kleist Forum, BLOK O and the Theater des Lachens.
The organizers, a committed group of students and employees, implemented the festival planning as part of a project seminar. Maria Ullrich, one of the festival team leaders, highlights the positive response to this year's performances and expresses the enthusiasm of the audience. The application phase for artists who would like to present their passionate pieces has already begun and ends on January 6th. This initiative demonstrates a commitment to supporting both professional and emerging artists by paying a fee and covering travel expenses for select productions. Accommodation and meals are also provided.
Program of the anniversary edition
The festival program has a few special features:
- Freitag, 13. Juni:
- 19.00 Uhr: Eröffnung im Kleist Forum
- 19.30 Uhr: Performance „Sojourn“ von „Not One, Not Two” — eine Kombination aus Live-Musik und Luftakrobatik
- 21.00 Uhr: Drag-Ritual „Salvation“ von Shlomi Moto Wagner
- 22.30 Uhr: Konzert mit Ina West
- Samstag, 14. Juni:
- 15.30 Uhr und 17.30 Uhr: Workshop „Psychoanalyse des Geldes“
- 19.30 Uhr: „Bodies we fall for“ — ein Dokumentartheaterstück
- 21.15 Uhr: Solo-Performance „Alice D“ von Jenny Helene Wübbe
- 22.30 Uhr: After Show Party im BLOK O
All events are free of charge, but with a limited number of places. The festival is supported not only by local funds, but also by collaboration with the Kleist Forum, promoting a sustainable network of cultural activities.
Cultural engagement and support for students
The role of student bodies and their works is of great importance in the cultural life of universities. These not only promote theater performances, but also concerts and workshops that strengthen intercultural engagement. The International students point out that such culture-promoting measures also deepen the understanding of other cultures.
The Unithea festival therefore offers a platform that gives both students and artists the opportunity to express their creative passion and reach a wide audience with their performances. The anticipation for the anniversary edition of the festival is palpable and the organizers are determined to create an unforgettable experience.