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AUGENBLICK MAL! is the only nationwide performing arts festival for young audiences in Germany. It has been organised every two years since 1991 by the Children's and Youth Theatre Centre in the Federal Republic of Germany (KJTZ) in cooperation with partners in Berlin.

AUGENBLICK MAL! presents 10 selected productions from Germany: 5 productions are aimed at audiences aged 0 and above, and 5 at audiences aged 12 and above. The aim is to invite as wide a variety of theatre forms as possible. In addition to productions for stages or other venues, mobile or digital productions, as well as unexpected and surprising ones, are welcome.

AUGENBLICK MAL! 2027 will take place from 13 to 18 April 2027 in Berlin.

AUGENBLICK MAL! highlights the diversity of the performing arts for young audiences. It shows which content, themes, forms and aesthetics are currently relevant in the performing arts for young audiences. To this end, it creates spaces for reflection, discussion and work for all visitors, whether theatre professionals, interested parties or young audiences. It invites people to meet and celebrate together.

AUGENBLICK MAL! provides significant impetus for youth policy through the active and decisive participation of children and young people. They represent their perspectives, interests and experiences in the proposal and selection process, in the conception and production of the festival.

AUGENBLICK MAL! breaks down barriers and creates access. In the selection of guest performances, in the conception and during the festival itself, it consciously acts in a critical manner towards power and discrimination.

AUGENBLICK MAL! reaches theatre makers from Germany and around the world, as well as children, young people and families in Berlin. Students and teachers, international multipliers, teachers, politicians and decision-makers are invited and involved.

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