KOLK 17 offers events for a diverse audience. The productions, differing in form between Puppet, figure and object theatre are based on a creative visual and artistic animation process. They examine traditions and current social issues. KOLK 17 is a versatile place of creative and cultural education that enchants its visitors in both exhibitions and performances.
KOLK 17 works transparently across cultural divides and between disciplines. The diversity of puppet theatre can be experienced through the various exhibitions and performances also at times given by international guest ensembles. It is important for us to be able to accommodate the needs of society by making ourselves accessible for all people: barrier-free, with offers especially for children and for various age groups.
KOLK 17 is a research-based cultural institution that takes to task current theories and debates in the fields of puppet theatre, the performing arts and museum research.Here, the history of objects in the collection are explored, as are new techniques for exhibitions and performances. KOLK 17 endeavours to be a platform capable of contributing to the exchange of knowledge about puppet theatre.
What makes a cultural institution dedicated to the performing arts so special? It’s the people behind KOLK 17 and the multidisciplinary collaboration: theorists and puppeteers work hand in hand. Together, they succeed in bringing the magic of puppet theater to life in both theater and museum, enhancing the unique impact of this art form on society.
After its internationally mobile touring activities since 1980, KOBALT Puppet Theater relocated to the Trave in 2006. Here, KOBALT transformed the Lübeck Marionette Theater into the Lübeck Puppet Theater and connected it to the contemporary puppet theater scene. With the founding of KOLK 17 Puppet Theater & Museum, KOBALT Puppet Theater became a permanent cooperation partner. With 80 to 150 performances of its own each year and through the selection of guest stages, KOBALT Puppet Theater shapes the artistic profile of KOLK 17 as a guest performance venue and also advises KOLK 17 on craftsmanship, artistic, and scientific research matters
Silke Technau, Franziska Technau, Stephan Schlafke
Founded in 2018, the Museum Council advises and supports KOLK 17 in economic, operational, and conceptual matters. The focus is on the further development of the puppet theater and museum, particularly regarding strategic direction and conceptual positioning. Another key objective is promoting national and international collaboration and expanding the network. The Museum Council typically meets twice a year.
We design projects and offerings for, by, and with the people of this city. KOLK X connects the museum, puppet theater, research, visitors, and non-visitors through outreach cultural work and an expanding educational program.
Contact:
Alke Vierck, Johanna Dyckerhoff & Johann Talinski
KOLK 17 gGmbH Puppet Theater & Museum is a cultural institution for puppet theater in Lübeck, where puppeteers and theorists work hand in hand.
Would you like to submit an unsolicited application to KOLK 17? Then write to us! We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and a cover letter.
"KOLK 17 als gastgebendes Zentrum für Figurentheater mit Aufführungen, Ausstellungen und vielfältigen Begleitformaten bietet dazu ästhetische, kognitive, spielerische, magische, forschende oder zufällige Zugänge."
To support a unique ensemble of museum and theater, eight Lübeck citizens founded Theaterfiguren im Kolk e.V. in 2008. They actively participate in the work of the museum and theater.
Contact
Förderkreis Theaterfiguren im Kolk e.V.
Kolk 14, 23552 Lübeck
KOLK 17 Puppet Theater & Museum is a cultural institution for puppet theater in Lübeck. KOLK 17 combines one of Europe’s most important specialist collections on puppet theater, with over 20,000 objects, and a permanent venue with a year-round performance schedule. Puppeteers and theorists work here hand in hand.
Help us preserve the magic of puppetry for future generations. We greatly appreciate your support!
You can claim your donation as a tax-deductible expense.
Do you have questions or suggestions about donations? We look forward to hearing from you!
Marie-Louise Arndt
Head of Administration
E-Mail: marie-louise.arndt@kolk17.de
Our donation account:
KOLK 17 gGmbH Figurentheater & Museum
Sparkasse zu Lübeck
IBAN: DE59 2305 0101 0160 1476 09
BIC: NOLADE21SPL
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Nina Rosin
Pressesprecherin
+49 157 30 40 713
nina.rosin@kolk17.de
Climate protection and sustainability are the greatest challenges of our time. KOLK 17 is a place of encounter and education for all and thus bears a significant responsibility to preserve our cultural heritage and support and promote societal change.
Puppet theater is a resource-efficient art form, but KOLK 17 also seeks to actively contribute to sustainable transformation beyond this. Key pillars include mobility, ecological sustainability, and social responsibility.
New spaces for puppet theatre are being created – this is the largest, most challenging new puppet theatre building constructed in Germany in recent history. KOLK 17 Figurentheater & Museum will remain an important guest theatre complete with a new theatre hall.
Lübeck’s Kolk in the middle of the Old Town is home to a chequered history of puppet theatre. Fritz Fey Sr. opened a puppet theatre here in 1977, which entertained its audience with plays for children and adults for 30 years.
A special feature has always been the proximity to the museum: as early as 1982, the Puppet Theatre Museum was founded in the immediate vicinity with a floor space of 500 square metres as a private collector’s museum by Fritz Fey jun.
In early 2021, both institutions merged under the title KOLK 17 Puppet Theatre & Museum.
