A few decades ago, the sound of grinding machines being manufactured filled the factory halls of the Naxos-Union company in Ostend near Frankfurt Zoo. Today, you are more likely to hear hearty laughter and thunderous applause on the premises. For the old hall, which has been a listed building since 1992, has been home to the independent theatre Willy Praml (since 2000), as well as the "Kabarett Änderungsschneiderei", in short: Die KÄS (since 2002). In addition, it also offers space for the naxosKINO once a week between March and December. As if that were not enough, the Naxoshalle also provides space for the Bornheim Youth Shop's "Offenes Atelier" gallery. And parts of events such as the LUMINALE or the Japanese film festival NIPPON CONNECTION are also held in the hall, which was built in 1906/07.
While some vacant side halls have since been demolished to make way for modern new buildings, the old main hall has remained a fixed and important part of Frankfurt's art and cultural scene as a cultural centre - and will hopefully remain so for a long time to come.
What do you find on the Naxos site?
The KÄS
In 1997, Şinasi Dikmen and his wife Ayşe Aktay founded Germany's first German-Turkish cabaret with the KÄS. Over the years, the KÄS has developed into one of the most important and popular cabaret stages in the city. Top-class artists such as Josef Hader, Gerhard Polt, Dieter Hilderbrandt, Urban Priol and Emil Steinberger have already been guests here. But the KÄS also offers a stage to the new generation. Up-and-coming comedians such as Luke Mockridge, Chris Tall and Enissa Amani, who now fill large halls, have presented their first programmes here. Whether cult cabaret artist or comedy newcomer - in the KÄS they all have a pleasant, cozy home.
More info and the current program can be found at: <link http: die-kaes.com _blank>
The Theater Willy Praml
In91, Michael Weber and Willy Praml founded the independent theater Willy Praml. With their professional ensemble, they have put on many high-quality productions over the years, which have been performed in the Naxoshalle since 2000. Whether it's "Everyman" by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, "Don Carlos" by Schiller or "The Marquise of O." by Heinrich von Kleist, Theater Willy Praml offers challenging plays in sometimes surprisingly innovative productions every season.
For more info and the current schedule, visit: <link http: www.theater-willypraml.de _blank>
The naxosKINO
From the beginning of March until December, the naxos.KINO in the theatre shows selected documentaries every Tuesday. Afterwards there will be interesting film discussions with the filmmakers and experts. The audience can listen to this spellbound or participate intensively in the discussion.
Further info and the current program can be found at: <link http: www.naxos-kino.org _blank>
Gallery "Offenes Atelier" vom Jugendladen Bornheim.
In the Naxosatelier the youth shop Bornheim offers not only the open studio, but also youth culture projects and counseling.
More info at: <link http: jugendladen-bornheim.junetz.de galerie-offenes-atelier _blank>
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