LAYOUT EN, ON STAGE, UPCOMING EVENTS
The site-specific dance performance sur-facing II by cie.nomoreless explores—drawing on the multifaceted dynamics of Ebertplatz—the interplay and tension between visibility and invisibility, rapprochement and polarization, and art and everyday life. The ensemble of more than twenty performers—with and without disabilities, of varying ages and levels of dance experience—engages directly with the flow of movement, the social environment, and the architecture of Ebertplatz, developing a choreographic structure that moves between dance intervention and urban life.
sur-facing II deliberately opens itself up to the urban space: Passersby become part of the situations, and the boundaries between audience and art blur—the spectators become co-creators of the moment. New forms of coexistence are explored, routines are disrupted, and artistic processes are made visible.
ACCESSIBILITY
The performance will be audio-described for blind and visually impaired people.
The sensory tour at Ebertplatz begins half an hour before each performance—at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 pm. Meeting point: in front of the LABOR Gallery (Ebertplatz Passage 5) Please register at: britta.renes@nomoreless.eu or by phone for the performance on September 25, 2026: +49 176 70523109, and for the performance on October 3, 2026: +49 157 32544314
Walk-ins are also welcome.
Upon prior registration, mobility assistance is available to pick up participants from the Ebertplatz bus or subway stop and escort them back.
If you have any further questions about accessibility, please feel free to contact us.
DATES
Fri, 25.09.2026 | 12 am & 3 pm
Sat, 03.10.2026 | 12 am & 3 pm
MORE INFO https://nomoreless.eu/
CREDITS
Choreography Gitta Roser, Paulina Jürges
In collaboration with the performers
Lara Engisch, Aaron Fischer, Maria Fremmer, Rabea Jürging, Paula Kinzinger, Brigit Kofmel, Natalia Kozakiewicz, Corinne May, Florian Menzel, Hartmut Misgeld, Nele Müller, Natascha, Clara Neff, Christina Pantousi, Elli Pieper, Tuula Simon, Iris Schweitzer, Katja Struif, Clara Osório Vilarinho, Annika Vogt, Lea Weigel, and NN
Outside Eye Denise Albert
Sound Design Tuula Simon
Rehearsal Support/Production Assistant Elli Pieper
Project Director Britta Renes
Production Manager Raphael Spiegel
PR/Public Relations neurohr&andrä
Artistic Director Gitta Roser
Sound Engineer Benedikt Fuchs
Press Photos Ralf Jesse
Graphic Design Alex Ketzer
An event as part of “20 Years of Barnes Crossing – CELEBRATION!”
Supported by / in collaboration with
Heidehof Foundation
Sparkasse KölnBonn
RheinEnergie Foundation
Funding from the Downtown District Council
In cooperation with
ehrenfeldstudios
Barnes Crossing
Unser Ebertplatz
A production by
cie.nomoreless
Aus dem Raster e.V.
Photo: © Ralf Jesse
LABS & WORKSHOPS, LAYOUT EN, MEGA - Kids & Teens (EN), ON STAGE, UPCOMING EVENTS
This workshop creates an intergenerational space for connection, where the body becomes a place for play, exploration, and expression. The session begins with a guided session in which movement is explored as a form of drawing in space through contemporary dance, dance theater, and improvisation. The focus is on shared experiences, creativity, and connection. To conclude the afternoon, attendees are invited to the performance BEBÌBULA by BAAL (followed on September 26 by Chamöleon by Ido Grinberg).
No prior experience is required to participate in the workshop.
DATES
Sat, 26.09.2026
2:00 pm Sweet Dance Intergenerational Workshop
3:30 pm Performance: BEBÍBULA—An intergenerational piece by Baal for children ages 2 and up
4 pm Performance: Chameleon—A dance theater piece by Ido Grinberg for everyone ages 8 and up
Sat, 31.10.2026
2 pm Sweet Dance Intergenerational Workshop
3:30 pm Performance: BEBÍBULA—An intergenerational piece by Baal for children ages 2 and up
TICKETS & REGISTRATION
To register for the SWEET DANCE workshop, please email: tanzen@ehrenfeldstudios.de
Or call +49 221 846 395 80
Workshop participation fee:
Adults: 10–20 euros (sliding scale)
Children: 5 euros
BEBÍBULA ticket prices:
Adults: 10–20 euros (sliding scale)
Children: 5 euros
For 26.09.2026, you also have the option to book a complete package:
COMPLETE PACKAGE (Workshop, BEBÍBULA & Chamäleon)
Adults: 20–40 euros (sliding scale)
Children: 15 euros
Book by email or phone:
Via email to: tanzen@ehrenfeldstudios.de
Or by phone at +49 221 846 395 80
ACCESSIBILITY
The workshop is open to everyone and requires no prior experience. The exercises are flexibly adapted to different physical abilities and age groups. Participation is possible both actively and as an observer. Communication can be verbal or nonverbal.
Foto: Sara Napoletano
LABS & WORKSHOPS, LAYOUT EN, MEGA - Kids & Teens (EN), UPCOMING EVENTS
This workshop creates an intergenerational space for connection where the body becomes a place for play, exploration, and expression. The session begins with a guided session (approx. 60 minutes) in which movement is explored as a form of drawing in space through contemporary dance, dance theater, and improvisation.
Using simple materials—paper, brushes, sticks, or everyday objects—participants explore line, form, and the transformation of the body, developing moving images and small compositions from these elements. The object acts as a mediator, facilitating access to movement and opening up new possibilities for expression.
This is followed by an informal opportunity for discussion during a break. The event concludes with a brief performative segment: a short presentation, an artistic intervention, or an open-format activity in which the audience can participate. The focus is on shared experiences, creativity, and connection.
DATE
Sat, 16.05.2026 | 2 pm – 4 pm
Sat, 13.06.2026 | 2 pm – 4 pm
Sat, 26.09.2026 | 2 pm – 4 pm
Sat, 31.10.2026 | 2 pm – 4 pm
2 pm – 3 pm: Intergenerational Workshop
3 pm – 3.30 pm: Break for cake and drinks
3.30 pm – 4 pm: Show
It is possible to participate on each date separately. You can also choose to participate only in the workshop or attend the presentation as part of the audience.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Adults: 20 – 40 euros (sliding scale)
Children: 15 euros
REGISTRATION
Please register in advance.
By email to: tanzen@ehrenfeldstudios.de
Or by phone at +49 221 846 395 80
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Catalina Carrasco is a dancer, choreographer, and educator with an international career. Since 2012, she has directed the BAAL company and developed artistic projects. Her work has been recognized with awards such as We·Now and CENIT and has received support from programs such as Culture Moves Europe and Perform Europe.
ACCESSIBILITY
The workshop is open to everyone and requires no prior experience. The exercises are flexibly adapted to different physical abilities and age groups. Participants may choose to take an active or observational role. Communication can be verbal or nonverbal.
Barrier-free access. Participation with a rollator or wheelchair is possible.
Largely accessible toilet in the neighbouring building, No grab rails or height-adjustable mirror available.
Accompanying persons receive free admission.
Photo: Alejandra Conrado
LAYOUT EN, ON STAGE, UPCOMING EVENTS
Chamäleon is a dance-theatre solo piece for everyone aged 8 and over, that explores the relation between the body and its natural and technological environment. The piece tells the story of a chameleon who can’t camouflage himself like all other chameleons around him, and as a result he decides to find a place, where he could fit in. Along the way he meets other creatures who guide him and give him advices, who help him find out whether he wants to fit in or rather stand out, and be special.
With Choreography, video and sound the performer is going to tell a story of courage and resilience, of what it means to be different.
DATES
25.09.2026 | 7 pm
26.09.2026 | 4 pm Double feature with Baal
Chamäleon will be performed following SWEET DANCE & BEBÍBULA by Baal
TICKETS
Click here for online reservations.
Reservations can also be made by phone:
Tel.: +49 221 846 395 80
For September 26, 2026, you also have the option to book a complete package:
COMPLETE PACKAGE (Workshop, BEBÍBULA & Chamäleon)
Adults: 20–40 euros (sliding scale)
Children: 15 euros
Book by email or phone:
Via email to: tanzen@ehrenfeldstudios.de
Or by phone at +49 221 846 395 80
ACCESSIBILITY
Barrier-free access.
Largely accessible toilet in the neighbouring building, No grab rails or height-adjustable mirror available.
Accompanying persons receive free admission.
On request we offer a touch tour before the performance. Please contact us via organisation@ehrenfeldstudios.de
Funded by the Cultural Affairs Office of the City of Cologne.
Photo: © Jens Pussel
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*A mental, emotional, and (meta)physical geocaching journey through transgenerational, transgressive, (post)political, intercultural, neural, medial, hypoinstitutional, cellular, cognitive, creative, and spiritual states of body and mind, expressed in physical, verbal, and nonverbal, visible, tangible, and experiential forms.
DATES
Fri, 09.10.2026 | 8 pm (PREMIERE)
Sat, 10.10.2026 | 8 pm
TICKETS
Online ticket sales will begin shortly.
CREDITS
Idea & Concept: Post Meta Institute
Choreography: Karel Vanek, Silke Z., Guido Vanek-Preuß, Caroline Simon
Performance: Guido Vanek-Preuß, Caroline Simon
Set: Silke Z., Karel Vanek
Supervisor: Tchekpo Dan Agbetou
A production by Post Meta Institute (Tanzwerke Vanek Preuß e.V., Bonn
ehrenfeldstdudios e.V., Cologne; DansArt Tanznetworks, Bielefeld)
ACCESSIBILITY
Barrier-free access.
Largely accessible toilet in the neighbouring building, No grab rails or height-adjustable mirror available.
Accompanying persons receive free admission.
On request we offer a touch tour before the performance. Please contact us via organisation@ehrenfeldstudios.de
Supported by:
Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia as part of the Regional Culture Program NRW (RKP)
Foto: Lilly Krama
