Hafen revuet theater in Walle is fighting: Visitors and sponsors urgently wanted!

Hafen revuet theater in Walle is fighting: Visitors and sponsors urgently wanted!

The harbor revuet theater in the Überseestadt Bremen raises the alarm: In an open call about their email distributor, the operators make it clear how urgently they rely on the support of the public. The ensemble is not only looking for more sponsors, but also for a higher number of visitors to master the financial misery that was still tightened by the effects of pandemic. According to Weser-Kurier are the card purchases by 20 to 30 percent sunk. Often only 20 to 30 of the 90 possible seats are occupied, and at least 40 places are necessary to cover the fee for the artists and technicians.

The consequences of Corona pandemic are also noticeable at the port reving theater. With the exception of the state corona aids, the theater received no public funding in the past time, which made the situation even more difficult. "Cultural sites must not be forgotten," said the appeal of those responsible. The planned introduction of "Handgolf" in the courtyard of the old jam from July is intended to help as an initiative project to combat the impending summer doldrums.

new events for gaining visitor

In the hope of a comeback, the port reving theater will also offer an “open-stage night” on June 25, where admission is free. In addition, a new open-air series entitled "Theater im Hof" should provide a breath of fresh air from July 4th. The first event of the handgolf course, which consists of eleven barrier-free play stations, has already been successfully carried out. "This is a great opportunity for everyone who not only want to do a little sport, but also want to get into conversation," explains one of the organizers.

The operators, Geerken and Möllmann, who opened the 2013 Theater, have established themselves in the Bremerhaven cultural landscape. In addition to the theater work, they now also offer "creative workshops" and a hobby choir called "Chorwerk" to generate additional income. This diversification is particularly important because tourism and company engagements have also declined sharply, as the operators report.

The pressure on the cultural industry is growing

The situation in which the harbor revuetheater is located is not unique. Frequent reductions in cultural budgets, such as currently in Berlin and Munich, show that the theater landscape is under pressure. In Berlin, for example, the cultural expenditure has been reduced by 12 percent, while in Munich there are savings of up to 15 percent at the city stages, as reports. These financial bottlenecks are also evident in the general uncertainty of many cultural workers who do not know how to proceed with their projects.

The two directors therefore not only require stronger support from politics, but also a rethink in the financing of culture. It has long been recognized that theater not only serves the entertainment, but also have to perform cultural tasks. The expectations of the cultural institutions are increasing, but the funds often fail to materialize. Also The Süddeutsche Zeitung indicates the fragile financial structures and the challenges that need to be managed to do the cultural diversity in Germany become.