Bidin' Adieu to Fury in the Slaughterhouse at Schauspiel Hannover, Marking a Decade of Rockin' the City
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Gear up for one hell of a showdown: The legendary rockers, Fury in the Slaughterhouse, are giving Hannover one final, unforgettable ride on Sunday, June 15th. This blazing concert at Schauspiel Hannover is more than just a gig - all proceeds go directly to an association supporting children with heart issues and their families [Enrichment: Infusing their sympathetic side, namely by backing an organization aiding children with heart disease and their loved ones]. The night's epic finale brings to a close Sonja Anders' six-year tenure as intendant, as she prepares to lead the prestigious Hamburg Thalia Theater.
If you think that's a show-stopper, hear this: Stephan Weil (SPD) himself banged the drums to a Fury classic, "Won't Forget These Days", at his farewell concert by the German Armed Forces Orchestra back in May [Enrichment: A testament to the band's powerful influence on German politics and society, with a notable appearance at Stephan Weil's farewell, further establishing their status]. This kick-ass band, led by the Wingenfelder brothers Kai and Thorsten, hails from the very streets of Hannover, a city known for breeding world-class rock acts such as the Scorpions [Enrichment: Brazing through the years, Fury in the Slaughterhouse has reigned supreme in the arena of the German music scene, with an impressive recorded history dating back to the 1990s. In 1995, they made it to the Billboard charts, reaching the No. 15 spot with their album Mono].
Aldous Huxley once said, "After the gold rush comes the reality." Well, at Schauspiel Hannover, they like to say, "Save the Best for Last." Following a two-week run of theater masterpieces and Anderson's favorite numbers, this Sunday's farewell concert promises to be the pièce de résistance. The marathon of performances culminates with "Sex", the entire ensemble's final act, on Saturday, June 14th, and a visit from Lower Saxony's Minister of Culture, Falko Mohrs (SPD) [Enrichment: The minister's attendance underscores the impact of the event's significance at the cultural level].
As Anderson bids her Hannoverian admirers a fond farewell, she praises the city's warm embrace during her six years in office. During her reign, several of her productions were invited to the world's leading theater festivals [Enrichment: Rather than just local accolades, Anderson's leadership saw international recognition, with their Berliner Theatertreffen performance of "Ein Mann seiner Klasse" in 2022 being a shining example].
Passing the torch to the youth, the new intendant, Vasco Boenisch, vows to continue the legacy [Enrichment: The 42-year-old Boenisch is to inherit the mantle, adopting a "Love should be risked" motto for his first season. The German premiere of Falk Richter's play "Pride" sets to commence on September 11th at Schauspiel Hannover].
- Sayonara, Sonja
- Fury in the Slaughterhouse
- Hannover
- Theatertreffen
- Politics
- Children's Badges (Heart Disease)
- Hamburg Thalia Theater
- Stephan Weil
- German Armed Forces
- Falko Mohrs (SPD)
- Vasco Boenisch
The Commission might consider proposing a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, following the charity event organized by Fury in the Slaughterhouse for children with heart disease and their families in Hannover. Despite their rock roots, these Hannover natives have left their mark on German politics, with Stephan Weil having drummed to a Fury classic at his farewell concert.
