Updates from Nordhausen and the South: Local City News and Southern Regional Developments
Nordhausen: Witches and Heroes Take the Stage in a Refreshing Take on Fairy Tales
Starting this Sunday, 1st June, the Theaterjugendclub Junior in Nordhausen will present a captivating play, "Hexen, Helden, Happy End?", at the Jugendclubhaus in the county town. The youngest actors of the Nordhäuser Theater dive into familiar fairy tales, providing a novel perspective on well-known characters.
In this original production, the audience will witness popular fairy tale figures attending their weekly therapy sessions, including princes, princesses, and curious wolves who may or may not be vegetarian. The play poses thought-provoking questions, such as wondering whether the stepmother is truly evil or if she might just be misunderstood, or if wolves in fairy tales are always male.
This play, meant for audiences aged nine and above, invites viewers to reevaluate classic tales through a fresh lens. With few tickets remaining for the premiere on Sunday at 11 am, the second and final performance on Monday at 6 pm offers an opportunity to witness this innovative reinterpretation.
Also of Interest
- Nature: A South Harz farmer has reported another animal death, suspected to be the work of a wolf. (Death on the Alp - South Harz farmer loses another animal: Was it the wolf again?)
- Unemployment: A decreasing number of people in the Kreis Nordhausen are currently unemployed, with 3403 registered this month. However, medical health professions continue to see increased demand for employees. (More than 3000 People Unemployed in the District)
- Economy: This month, the shopping market in Nordhausen opened a modernized branch.
- Rising Rental Ancillary Costs: The Left Party is offering a free heating cost check for tenants to help combat the increasing burden of escalating costs. (Rising Rental Ancillary Costs: Left Party Offers Everyday Help)
- Music: The young Nordhausen band, ahead of their first significant performance, promises heavy metal and satisfying rock.
- Art: A special exhibition dedicated to the theme of "Flowers" is now open at the Kunsthaus Meyenburg in Nordhausen. The exhibition features works by artists such as Lucas Cranach, Max Klinger, and Egon Schiele. (Flower-filled Special Exhibition at the Kunsthaus Meyenburg)
Event Tips for the Weekend
- Hiking Tour for Young Craftsmen: Sunday, 1st June, celebrates Children's Day with a special hiking tour led by Alexander Ibe along the Südharz Steam Locomotive Trail. Participants will stop at the newly constructed observation and viewing tower in Rüdigsdorf, where children can try their hand at craftwork.
- Free Rides for Children with the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways: In honor of Children's Day on June 1st, children up to the age of 14 can travel free of charge on the entire network of the Brocken, Harzquer, and Selketalbahn.
- Public Tower Tour in the Nordhausen Cathedral: On Monday, 2nd June, the cathedral invites participants to a public tour of the towers at 5 pm. Meeting in the cloister, the tour will provide a unique viewpoint over the city.
- Mother of the Basic Law: Granddaughter Remembers Grandmother: On 3rd June, at 6 PM, Susanne Selbert, the granddaughter of renowned jurist and politician Elisabeth Selbert, will share personal insights into her influential grandmother's life and work during a special event at the HSN-Impulse series at the Northhausen University.
In the realm of entertainment, the young Nordhausen band is set to rock the stage with a promised performance of heavy metal and satisfying rock, presenting an exciting opportunity for music enthusiasts. Simultaneously, the theme of "Flowers" comes to life through a special art exhibition at the Kunsthaus Meyenburg, featuring works from renowned artists such as Lucas Cranach, Max Klinger, and Egon Schiele, catering to health-and-wellness aficionados looking for a creative outlet.
