Das Letzte Kleinod stages the history of the Haus K university building

Tickets for performances from 9 to to 12 October now available online

For fifty years, Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences has stood for application-oriented research and teaching. But behind the red brick of its buildings at the mouth of the Geeste river lies not only science, but also a wealth of history. To mark the university's anniversary, Das Letzte Kleinod will bring the moving past of the location to life in the station theatre ‘HAUS K’ from 9 to 12 October 2025, at 7:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Tickets are available at www.das-letzte-kleinod.de.

At the end of the 17th century, the Swedish king wanted to build a fortress at the mouth of the Geeste. However, Karlsburg was never completed. In 1859, the Emigrant House was built here to provide travellers on their way overseas with decent accommodation. Later, the building was used as a prison and a brewery. In 1985, Prof. Gottfried Böhm designed Haus K for the growing university.  

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, the theatre company Das Letzte Kleinod is bringing the past of Haus K building to life. Interviews with Bremerhaven residents and research in archives, museums and history books provided the material for the texts for the various scenes and stations of Haus K. An illumination rich in images builds a bridge between the historic site of Karlsburg Castle and the modern place of study, bringing local history to life. Actors on balconies and in windows depict the eventful history of this place. Projectors bathe the facades in impressive light and show photos and film clips. A specially formed choir accompanies the performance.  

The HAUS K station theatre will be open to several hundred spectators twice a night after sunset from 9 to 12 October 2025. The performances begin at 7:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The events take place at six locations in the courtyard of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. As the production will be shown in all weather conditions, warm and weatherproof clothing is recommended. The event is barrier-free.

Haus K is a pilot project of ‘WASSERWEGE’ and part of the ‘NASSES LAND’ project sponsored by the district of Cuxhaven. The project is funded by the programme ‘Aller.Land – shaping together. Strengthening structures.’ With the kind support of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, MWK Lower Saxony, the district of Cuxhaven and the Stade Regional Association.