When does the event take place?

The performance starts on 22.04.2026 at 19:30 in the Great House of the State Theatre Cottbus.

How long does the evening last?

The indicated duration is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes including a break.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

The event takes place in the Great House and is therefore an indoor event.

Where is the event location?

The Great House is located at Schillerplatz 1 in 03046 Cottbus.

Are there travel information?

The Great House is well accessible by bus and tram; additionally, there are several parking options available nearby.

What is the content about?

The evening is dedicated to Gerhard Gundermann, his songs, texts, and the tensions between work, art, and attitude.

Gerhard Gundermann Lives on Stage in the Great House in Cottbus

Name: Grass Keeps Growing – Gerhard Gundermann in Cottbus
Start: 2026-04-22T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-22T23:45:00+02:00
Location: Großes Haus

Gerhard Gundermann in the Great House: An Evening Between Song, Contradiction, and Memory

With Grass Keeps Growing, the State Theatre Cottbus presents a musical-theatrical evening on April 22, 2026, dedicated to one of the most significant figures in Lusatian cultural history: Gerhard Gundermann. The songwriter, excavator, environmental activist, and uncomfortable chronicler of his time stands here not as a monument in the room, but as a contradictory, vibrant voice whose texts continue to resonate to this day.

An Artist Between Coal, Edge, and Poetry

Gundermann became known as a singing excavator starting in the 1980s and shaped a distinct literary and musical register with songs like My Hands, I Was Born Here, or Angel Over the Area. His lyrics embody the working world, political friction, and existential melancholy. This evening derives its excitement from language, attitude, and a biography that eludes any smooth interpretation.

Reading Atmosphere with Stage Power

The State Theatre Cottbus announces an atmospheric evening between concert and theatrical production. Actors from the house and a band from the musical ensemble connect songs, text fragments, and scenic condensation into a meeting with the author in the broadest sense. This is not a biographical overview, but a literary experience that makes Gundermann's tone, his friction, and his tireless spirit palpable.

The Great House as a Resonance Space

The Great House at Schillerplatz is one of the most prominent cultural venues in the city. The historic stage offers exactly the right setting for this material: spacious, rich in tradition, and yet open to contemporary relevance. Those seeking a theatrical evening in Cottbus that combines musical theatre, drama, and cultural-historical depth will find a fitting place here with classic theatre atmosphere and clear stage presence.

Why This Evening Is Important

Grass Keeps Growing not only addresses the memory of an extraordinary artist, but also the question of how art makes social background, political breaks, and personal consequences visible. Gundermann's songs are not nostalgia, but material of the present. For this reason, this theatre visit is worthwhile for all who appreciate literary quality, musical intensity, and cultural positioning.

Conclusion: This evening promises a dense, intelligent, and musically charged approach to Gerhard Gundermann. The audience experiences an intense reading atmosphere in the Great House, featuring drama, music, and a strong Lusatian perspective. Those wanting to rediscover or deepen their understanding of Gundermann's work should experience this performance live.