Supporting programme

We regularly organise introductions to the performance, where you can learn more about the production, the director and the artists involved. Furthermore, we offer moderated audience talks after selected performances, where you can further discuss the topics of the show and gain insights into the world of the artists on stage.

As part of the international circus festival “Zeit für Zirkus,” we will host a discussion on November 15, 2026:

“Narrative Circus: how does story work within contemporary circus?”

Part of what makes circus so accessible is its ability to explore deep themes nonverbally. But how does contemporary circus engage with narrative storytelling? Join us following the performance for an explorative discussion with some of the cast members of Kintsugi hosted by Chamäleon dramaturg Geordie Brookman.

The conversation will take place in English with limited translation available for questions. Duration 30 minutes.

At regular intervals, our performances take place with a live translation into German Sign Language (DGS). All moments of the production that use spoken language are translated, as well as the entrance and greeting. All information about the booking process can be found here.

Mobile hearing loops

Thanks to the support of the Berliner Schwerhörigen-Verein (Association for the hearing impaired), audience members with hearing impairments can borrow mobile hearing loops for DGS evenings. If you would like to borrow a hearing loop, please contact us directly by e-mail at tickets@chamaeleonberlin.com or by phone on +49 30/4000 59 0 with the keyword “Schwerhörigen-Verein”.

Dates

• Kintsugi: Thursday, 24 September 2026, 8:00 pm Performance with DGS and mobile hearing loops.
• Kintsugi: Thursday, 15 October 2026, 8:00 pm Performance with DGS and mobile hearing loops.

Audio description (AD) is the audible description of visual impressions for a blind/visually impaired audience. Movements, gestures, facial expressions, stage design, costumes and props are described by speakers in concise and precise words. The aim is to preserve the production as a work of art and to create a holistic impression of what is happening on stage. We regularly offer performances accompanied by a live audio description (in German) and a tactile guidance. All information about the booking process can be found here.

You can register via e-mail to tickets@chamaeleonberlin.com or by phone 030 4000 590.

Dates

• Kintsugi: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 6:00 pm Performance with Live-Audio Description and tactile guidance.
• Kintsugi: Thursday, 03 December 2026, 8:00 pm Performance with Live-Audio Description and tactile guidance.

We would like to thank our supporters

Over one weekend in November, the La Nuit du Cirque festival celebrates contemporary circus and presents over 220 performances in approximately 50 countries. In Germany, the festival takes place under the name Zeit für Zirkus (time for circus) and presents a diverse programme of performances, workshops and accompanying formats at various venues. Zeit für Zirkus aims to give contemporary circus a nationwide platform and invite audiences to experience, celebrate and rediscover circus in its visual language.

In 2026, Zeit für Zirkus will take place from 13 to 15 November.

As part of the international circus festival “Zeit für Zirkus,” we will host a discussion on November 15, 2026:

“Narrative Circus: how does story work within contemporary circus?”

Part of what makes circus so accessible is its ability to explore deep themes nonverbally. But how does contemporary circus engage with narrative storytelling? Join us following the performance for an explorative discussion with some of the cast members of Kintsugi hosted by Chamäleon dramaturg Geordie Brookman.

The conversation will take place in English with limited translation available for questions. Duration 30 minutes.