When does Key Moments take place?

The performance begins on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 20:15 and is expected to end around 23:15.

Where will the event take place?

Key Moments takes place at APEX, Burgstraße 46, 37073 Göttingen.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular price is 22 euros. Reduced tickets cost 11 euros for students, social card holders, and individuals with a disability grade of 80 percent or more.

Is there free admission for students?

Students of the University of Göttingen, HAWK at the Göttingen location, and PFH gain free admission at the box office with the cultural semester ticket.

Is the event space accessible?

The upper event space is not accessible and can only be reached via stairs. APEX asks people with disabilities to contact them by phone or email before visiting.

What can the audience expect at Key Moments?

The ensemble transforms key moments told by the audience live into improvised scenes, songs, poems, or confessions and also develops possible future scenarios from them.

Experience Key Moments Live: Improvisational Theater Between Memory, Future, and Surprise

Name: Stefan Graen & Lars Wätzold with Hans Kaul on Piano: Key Moments
Start: 2026-10-23T20:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-23T23:15:00+02:00
Location: APEX

Key Moments: When Life Takes New Paths on Stage

One moment is enough, and suddenly everything appears in a new light. In the improvisational theater Key Moments at APEX Göttingen, personal experiences of the audience become the starting point for scenes, songs, poems, and confessions. Stefan Graen, Lars Wätzold, and pianist Hans Kaul transform biographical turning points into a unique stage experience.

The Past Becomes Present

The dramaturgy of this production, specially developed for the 22nd International Impro-Festival, unfolds live before the eyes of the audience. They tell stories of decisions, encounters, and coincidences that gave their lives a new direction. On stage, the ensemble explores what might have emerged from these moments as well – a fascinating theatrical journey through alternative life paths.

Improvisation with a Musical Pulse

Hans Kaul on piano gives the spontaneous scenes their own sonic space. Melodies arise from the moment, adding emotional accents and propelling the narrative forward. Between acting, musical improvisation, and immediate audience reaction, a theater atmosphere develops that makes each evening unique.

The Future Also Steps onto the Stage

Graen, Wätzold, and Kaul do not only look back. They venture into the future of the audience: What could happen if a different path is taken? From a memory grows a vision, from a question a scene, from a sentence a surprising stage design of possibilities. The production lives from present-minded direction in the moment and from the courage to keep the outcome open.

A New Format for the Impro-Festival

Key Moments was specially developed for the 22nd International Impro-Festival and has not been performed before. This premiere situation makes the evening special: No one knows the scenes, no one can anticipate their turns. The audience is not just a witness, but part of the dramatic process.

The APEX, a defining cultural venue in Göttingen for decades, provides the perfect setting for this intimate yet dynamic stage art. Visitors can expect an evening full of surprising perspectives, subtle musical transitions, and spontaneous comedy.

Conclusion: An Evening That Exists Only Once

Key Moments invites you to look at your own life through different eyes. Those who love improvisational theater, immediate acting, and surprising stories will experience an evening without repetition at APEX. Secure your tickets and become part of a production that comes to life only through its audience.