How long does the performance of ARBO last?

The performance lasts about 60 minutes.

What age is ARBO suitable for?

The production is recommended for ages 12 and up.

What is the entrance fee?

The ticket price is 22.50 euros.

Are there any special notes for the visit?

Yes, there are strobe effects in this performance.

Where does the event take place?

At the cultural center TOLLHAUS in Karlsruhe, Alter Schlachthof 35, 76131 Karlsruhe.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

TOLLHAUS describes its events as ground-level and wheelchair accessible; accessible restrooms are available.

An evening of light and air that transforms Karlsruhe into a poetic circus

Name: ARBO – !Ukbum! / JEF KINDS & MIA DROBEC (BE)
Start: 2026-09-22T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-22T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Kulturzentrum TOLLHAUS

ARBO at TOLLHAUS: When light, air, and imagination transform the space

With ARBO, an evening unfolds at the cultural center TOLLHAUS that blends contemporary circus, installation, and poetic stage art. Thousands of lights, a metallic cube, and the body language of an acrobat create an immersive stage experience that translates loneliness into images of closeness, playfulness, and connection.

A space of light, a body in motion

The production relies on the power of reduction: no grand pathos, but precisely guided dramaturgy, where light moods, shadows, and aerial acrobatics take center stage. Each movement acts like a sentence, each light change like a breath. This creates a theatrical atmosphere that sharpens the gaze and charges the space with an almost magical concentration.

Between installation and performance

Jef Kinds and Mia Drobec combine acrobatic virtuosity with a visually strong artistic signature. The result is not merely a sequence of acts but a finely composed performance that captures attention from the very first minute. The interplay of stage, music, and lighting design consolidates into an experience that finds its own poetic tone between circus and theatrical art.

An evening for open senses

ARBO is aimed at visitors aged 12 and older and lasts about 60 minutes. The mention of strobe effects is part of the sensory intensity of this evening, as is the spatial proximity to the event. Those who appreciate contemporary circus, strong visuals, and a smart production will experience a concentrated cultural event with lasting effects.

Conclusion

ARBO is an evening for all who want to experience theater not just visually, but physically and atmospherically. At TOLLHAUS Karlsruhe, poetic aerial acrobatics meet uncompromisingly dense light architecture. A visit promises not only wonder but also that rare form of concentration that can only be created live.