Zwickau Christmas Circus
During the Christmas season, it's curtain up and ring free in the heated circus tent in Zwickau: a first-class show with stars of the circus, variety and comedy industry is presented in a fast-paced and brilliant program.
für Kinder ab 4 Jahren
The Frog King
The princess loses her golden ball in the fountain. A frog offers help - but his price is friendship. At first she rejects him, but soon realizes that true values lie hidden. A fairy tale about courage, prejudice and the power of new feelings
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Puppentheater Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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26.12.2516:00 clock
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Tickets: Erw. 12 € / Kinder bis 16 J. 7 €
The Ice Queen 1 & 2 - The music show on ice!
The celebrated magical songs from the world's most successful animated films about the sisters Elsa and Anna and their companions conquer the show stage with musical stars, a large skating ensemble and top-class international acrobats.
Ein Märchen für die ganze Familie präsentiert von der SpielArt Zwota
The clever farmer's daughter
The play tells the story of a girl who impresses the king with her wit and courage. With clever answers, she masters tricky tasks and shows that mind and heart can be stronger than power and magic - a fairy tale full of humor.
Für Kinder ab 1 Jahr geeignet
Brabbeltheater "HOCH"
The 2nd production for the very youngest tells an emotional story of first attempts & their failure, but also of bonding, security & the need for one's own space. They can crawl, drool, laugh and dream.
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Puppentheater Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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25.01.2610:00 clock
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Eintritt: Erw. 7 € / Kind bis 12 J. 5 €
Aladdin - the musical
In a world full of adventure and magic, Aladdin tries to thwart the sinister plans of the evil sorcerer Jafar and save Princess Yasmin and her people with the help of the powerful djinni, while he himself becomes entangled in a web of intrigue.
geeignet für Kinder ab 5 Jahren
Can you whistle, Johanna?
A story that connects the generations in a sensitive and touching way: Berra has no grandfather. But his friend Ulf does. He suggests "getting" one for Berra at his grandpa's retirement home. The chosen one doesn't know what to do at first.
The emperor's new clothes
Der Kaiser will neue Kleider. Denn ihm ist nichts wichtiger als seine Erscheinung. Doch sein Hofschneider hat keine Ideen mehr. Zwei Betrüger sehen darin ihre Chance. Da kann nichts Gutes herauskommen. Doch zwei Kinder einer Bauernfamilie greifen ein!
Die Karten werden nicht versendet, sondern im Theater hinterlegt.
Hansel and Gretel
... get lost in the forest and discover a house made of gingerbread. The witch lives there. She is tricked. And with a treasure and lots of stories, the children find their way home. The fairy tale was rewritten by ensemble member Emely Jakob.
Die Karten werden nicht versendet, sonder im Theater hinterlegt.
About the fisherman and his wife
This fairy tale tells how the fisherman Hein and his wife Ilsebill become richer and more powerful people in their old house, because nothing is enough for the woman, and how they end up back in their old house.
18.00 Uhr Einlass | 18.30 Uhr Beginn
Venie, Vidi, Veggie - The Weimar Cabaret
"Venie, Vidi, Veggie" from the Weimar cabaret serves up culinary cabaret at its finest. Bernard Liebermann and Thierry Gelloz offer peppery punchlines, musical spice and biting humor - an evening full of wordplay, irony and enjoyment.
SEK - the criminal dinner: Agent Incredible
A dazzling agent crime dinner from the SonderEntertainmentKommando invites you. Culinary and criminal suspense merge harmoniously. There are many questions to be answered in 1988: When is the end of the world? And who is behind it? Mysterious!
Zusätzlich buchbar: Getränkepauschale (inkl. Hauswein, alkoholfreie Softgetränke) für die Zeit des Krimi total Dinners für 28 € pro Person.
Murder Royal
KRIMI total DINNER is a witty and exciting crime theater experience in five acts combined with a murderously good four-course menu and a mysterious murder.
Knight Harras
Knight Dietrich von Harras, known as "the bold knight", lived in this world created by God from 1430 to 1499. His castle was that of Lichtenwalde, and on this evening he will reveal in a rough and tumble manner what he experienced during this harsh time.
18.00 Uhr Einlass, 18.30 Uhr Beginn
Chemnitz murder stories - Veronika Leonhardt
Miscarriages of justice, kidnapping and cannibalism: the motives of the perpetrators, such as greed, jealousy or excessive sexual inclinations, are as varied as the crimes themselves. The criminal cases in Chemnitz are also a piece of the city's social history.
Never in New York
Grande Dame Daisy and her scatterbrained chauffeur Sir Malheur suffer a crash on the way to the evening gala. They pass the time until roadside assistance arrives with small talk, gossip and family gossip - fast-paced, full-throttle entertainment.
Anmeldung unter 0371 220733 oder einfach.mal.abschalten@sportgaststaette-leukersdorf.de
Miriquidi Meltingpot - from the jungle to the end of the mountain scream Part I
The new event series combines theater and regional history: through the eyes of the Ore Mountains, it shows how historical events shaped the country, its people and food culture. The evening is rounded off with a delicious multi-course menu.
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Sportgaststätte Leukersdorf09387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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30.01.26 19:00 - 23:00 clock
Preis: 75 € pro Person
18.00 Uhr Einlass | 18.30 Uhr Beginn
Crazy times - When dolls turn the pointer - Roy Reinker
"Crazy Times - When Puppets Turn the Pointer" offers a crazy show experience. Roy Reinker and his shrill puppets travel through the past and future with humor. New characters, weird stories and punch lines provide the best entertainment.
18.00 Uhr Einlass, 18.30 Uhr Beginn
Never in New York
Grande Dame Daisy and her scatterbrained chauffeur Sir Malheur suffer a crash on the way to the evening gala. They pass the time until roadside assistance arrives with small talk, gossip and family gossip - fast-paced, full-throttle entertainment.
Stay crazy - When dolls embark - Roy Reinker
Grandpa Siggi has his captain's license from the VHS. Melvin the dragon is burning everything in the galley, the new opera diva is causing tinnitus. The baby is now an influencer and some passengers cling to the anchor in protest: Roy Reinker at his best!
Ballett von Sergei Vanaev nach dem dramatischen Gedicht von Henrik Ibsen
Peer Gynt
Peer Gynt goes out into the world, kidnaps a bride, meets trolls and businessmen - and yet never loses the search for himself. In Sergei Vanaev's ballet, Ibsen's drama and Grieg's music merge into a poetic celebration of the North.
Liza Kos - INTRIGATION - Russian kebab with potato salad
Liza Kos combines humor, music and wordplay in her new solo program. With personal stories and many roles, she tells pointedly about identity, faith and cultural diversity between Russia and Germany.
Alter Gasometer e.V.08056 Zwickau
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17.01.2620:00 clock
Eintritt: VVK 23 € zzgl. Geb. | AK 29 € inkl. Geb.
Uwe Steimle - Nu!
Es gibt Sachsen, die unterhalten sich eine halbe Stunde nur mit „Nu“. Nu – das stimmt, Nu wahr. In Dresden gilt „Nu ja, ne, Nu“ als ganzer Satz. Sprachökonomie pur! Es bedeutet alles und nichts – wie Politik, wie Leben. Höflich, hell – und heimtückisch: Nu, Nu
Tickets unter 037295 2486
An almost perfect pair
An almost perfect couple humorously shows that despite the perfect fit between men + women, relationship problems often arise, leading to arguments over the smallest things - and yet humor remains an important companion in this interaction.
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Kultur- und Freizeitzentrum Lugau09385 Lugau/Erzgeb.
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30.01.2619:00 clock
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Eintritt: 20 € / erm. 18 €
Thilo Seibel - Around already?!
In "Schon rum?!", Thilo Seibel takes a satirical look at the past year. With speed, sharp wit and trenchant observations, he turns politics and current affairs into a cabaret evening that is as clever as it is entertaining.
Alter Gasometer e.V.08056 Zwickau
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31.01.2620:00 clock
Eintritt: VVK 24 € zzgl. Geb. | AK 28 € inkl. Geb.
Thea(l)ternativ Stollberg e.V. - There's no train going anywhere
Ein außerplanmäßiger ICE-Stopp, gestrandete Fahrgäste ohne Weiterkommen – und plötzlich der Verdacht auf einen Psychopathen an Bord. Ein witziges Nervenchaos entfaltet sich: „Senk ju vor träwelling wis Deutsche Bahn!“
Bürgergarten Stollberg09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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31.01.2619:30 clock
12 € Vorverkauf; 13 € Abendkasse
Sachsenmeyer: Humor with a twist
Despite the chaos of everyday life, janitor Ede Sachsenmeyer deals with the riddles of life. In "Humor mit Schuss" (Humor with a twist), he shows himself to be silly and shrewd at the same time. With charming digressions, pointed remarks and nonsense, he provides the best entertainment.
The Stiehlblüten: Blossom selection sti(eh)lsichder selected from 8 years
A bouquet from 8 years full of literary and musical absurdities, peppered with wry tones, weird birds and merciless satire - served with refreshing drinks and culinary snacks.
Villa Mocc08056 Zwickau
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05.02.2619:00 clock
Eintritt: 16 €
Lisa Eckhart: I used to be someone
Cabaret prizewinner Lisa Eckhart returns to the stage with a sharp tongue and wicked wit. She presents her new program at the Sommer-Open-Air in a relentless, pointed and wonderfully revealing manner - freer than ever, because her bad reputation obliges her.
William Wahl: optional
William Wahl's third program "wahlweise" offers a unique blend of poetry and comedy. With bittersweet piano songs such as "Rein versehentlich einvernehmlich", he provides bursts of laughter and a loving look at life.
Ms. Andrea: Strong women are allowed more
Ms. Andrea inspires with a witty, profound stage program about marriage, diet, sex and getting older. With charm and quick-wittedness, she talks about everyday life, snoring men and her "bed corpse" - perhaps also with her sister Renate.
Karaoke Slam
Music, poetry and encounters come together at the karaoke slam "Jewish voices heard anew". Songs and texts by Jewish and Israeli artists are creatively reinterpreted. An evening full of emotion, humor and cultural diversity.
Alter Gasometer e.V.08056 Zwickau
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25.03.26 19:00 - 21:00 clock
Eintritt: 8 €
Zum letzten Mal! Musical von Howard Ashman und Alan Menken
The little horror store
The story is about a seemingly harmless plant that develops into a bloodthirsty vampire. Little by little, it devours all living things around it, even threatening its discoverer, the shy, awkward employee Seymour.
Kinder bis 12 Jahren erhalten eine Ermäßigung.
THE MAGIC NIGHT OF DANCE MUSICALS
When the petticoats in "Grease" swirl, the nuns in "Sister Act" rock the stage and "Dirty Dancing" brings back memories, then dancing and singing along is the order of the day. A magical show with international dance and musical stars, fantastic costumes and choreography.
Aladdin - the musical
In a world full of adventure and magic, Aladdin tries to thwart the sinister plans of the evil sorcerer Jafar and save Princess Yasmin and her people with the help of the powerful djinni, while he himself becomes entangled in a web of intrigue.
Demnächst im VVK
Tarzan-The Musical
Tarzan - the musical: A boy grows up with apes, searches for his place between two worlds and experiences a thrilling adventure full of emotions. Based on the original by Edgar Rice Burroughs - exciting for the whole family.
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Stadthalle Limbach-Oberfrohna09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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13.02.26 16:00 - 18:00 clock
The night of the musicals
Cats, Rocky or Mamma Mia: the celebrated stars of the original productions lead us through the colorful and diverse world of musicals. Supported by a sophisticated lighting and sound concept, modern songs merge with timeless classics.
Oper von Giacomo Puccini
In italienischer Sprache mit deutschen Übertiteln
La Bohème
In a Parisian artists' flat, poet Rodolfo struggles to survive in the cold winter until he meets Mimì and falls in love. Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Bohème" is a moving tale of friendship, love, loss and the life of the 19th century bohemian.
Basierend auf den Geschichten von Scholem Alejchem
Anatevka
Milkman Tevje lives with his wife and daughters in Anatevka, firmly rooted in tradition. But his daughters' marriage plans clash with his ideas. Worse still, pogroms and a tsarist decree force all Jews to leave Anatevka within three days.
Mrs. Luna
Paul Lincke's operetta "Frau Luna" tells the story of the Berlin mechanic Steppke, who travels to the moon by balloon - in search of building ground and adventure. Between love, jealousy and celestial entanglements, unforgettable melodies such as "Berliner Luft" are heard.
Zum letzten Mal!
Tales of Hoffmann
Der Dichter Hoffmann erzählt Studenten in der Kneipe bizarre Geschichten über seine Geliebte Stella und diverse andere Verflossene. Sein Freund Nicklaus rettet ihn stets aus allen verzwickten Lagen und überredet ihn, sich ganz der Dichtkunst zu widmen.
Oper von Guiseppe Verdi
La Traviata
Verdi's opera is an impressive musical accompaniment to a cohesive, complex psychological and social drama. Between social constraints and class conceits, he portrays love as a powerful utopia that fails due to humiliation and exclusion.
für Kinder ab 4 Jahren
The Frog King
The princess loses her golden ball in the fountain. A frog offers help - but his price is friendship. At first she rejects him, but soon realizes that true values lie hidden. A fairy tale about courage, prejudice and the power of new feelings
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Puppentheater Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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26.12.2516:00 clock
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Tickets: Erw. 12 € / Kinder bis 16 J. 7 €
Frei nach dem Sketch von Lauri Whylie
Schmatz Theater: Dinner for (n)one
"The same procedure as last year?" No! It's not Miss Sophie's 90th birthday that's being celebrated in the Schmatztheater, but her 91st. And in a completely different way, because the relationship between the odd couple has changed a lot in one year.
360° Virtual Puppetry: The Erlkönig
The Erlking's ride not only becomes an emotional race against time for the father and son in Goethe's poem. The audience is also right in the middle of it using VR glasses and experiences the story with its intensity and despair up close.
Puppentheater Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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24.01.2619:30 clock
Für Kinder ab 1 Jahr geeignet
Brabbeltheater "HOCH"
The 2nd production for the very youngest tells an emotional story of first attempts & their failure, but also of bonding, security & the need for one's own space. They can crawl, drool, laugh and dream.
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Puppentheater Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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25.01.2610:00 clock
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Eintritt: Erw. 7 € / Kind bis 12 J. 5 €
geeignet für Kinder ab 5 Jahren
Can you whistle, Johanna?
A story that connects the generations in a sensitive and touching way: Berra has no grandfather. But his friend Ulf does. He suggests "getting" one for Berra at his grandpa's retirement home. The chosen one doesn't know what to do at first.
Magic Saturday: Can you whistle, Johanna?
A story that connects the generations in a sensitive and touching way: Berra has no grandfather. But his friend Ulf does. He suggests "getting" one for Berra at his grandpa's retirement home. The chosen one doesn't know what to do at first.
Presentation: Holiday workshop puppet show
With lots of fun and games, the vacation children can build theater puppets and try their hand at puppetry, acting or shadow theater. At the end of this exciting week, the theater is hijacked and the ideas are presented to families and friends.
Puppentheater Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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20.02.2613:30 clock
Eintritt frei
Oh, how beautiful Panama is!
Janosch's story can be experienced on stage! The little tiger and the little bear live happily together in their little house. One day, the bear fishes a box out of the water labeled "Panama", which smells wonderfully of bananas ...
Für Kinder ab 3 Jahren geeignet.
The little me - being different is beautiful
A small creature wanders through the meadow. It enjoys the birds, butterflies and palm trees until it realizes that it is different. With hair like horses, eyes like fish and a tail like a parrot, it doesn't belong anywhere. But maybe that's what makes it unique?
Schauspiel von Juan Mayorga
María Luisa - the four of you are less alone
An elderly lady lives alone and is warned by a janitor that women living alone are at risk. To protect herself, she writes men's names on her letterbox and dreams of imaginary flatmates who enrich her life.
Introductory soiree to "Outside the door"
A man returns home, scarred by the war. The world has changed, his family is lost. The Elbe, once a place of refuge, gives him no peace. Guilt and responsibility weigh heavily. In his search for stability, only the road remains.
Public rehearsal for "Outside the door"
A man returns home, scarred by the war. The world has changed, his family is lost. The Elbe, once a place of refuge, gives him no peace. Guilt and responsibility weigh heavily. In his search for stability, only the road remains.
Premiere, 19 Uhr Einführung
Outside the door
A man returns home, scarred by the war. The world has changed, his family is lost. The Elbe, once a place of refuge, gives him no peace. Guilt and responsibility weigh heavily. In his search for stability, only the road remains.
Ein Märchen für die ganze Familie präsentiert von der SpielArt Zwota
The clever farmer's daughter
The play tells the story of a girl who impresses the king with her wit and courage. With clever answers, she masters tricky tasks and shows that mind and heart can be stronger than power and magic - a fairy tale full of humor.
Nachgespräch mit Julia Nagler, Wildwasser ZWICKAUer Land e. V.
Nathan's children
He has sad eyes, but when he hears shouts from a burning house, he helps, a miracle, Recha thinks. Religions and power struggles clash in Jerusalem. The play tells of tolerance and peace.
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Gewandhaus Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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12.01.2618:00 clock
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Die Clowns Hanscarl, Pimpernelle und Mädesüß spielen mit »Michael Kohlhaas« Frei nach der Novelle von Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811)
Introductory soiree to "Kohlhaas"
Kohlhaas in a new guise! A theater experience of a special kind. Horses & clowns united on stage - it's going to be a spectacle! A fresh interpretation that surprises and delights. Kleist rediscovered, a performance not to be missed!
Die Clowns Hanscarl, Pimpernelle und Mädesüß spielen mit »Michael Kohlhaas« Frei nach der Novelle von Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811)
Public rehearsal for "Kohlhaas"
Kohlhaas in a new guise! A theater experience of a special kind. Horses & clowns united on stage - it's going to be a spectacle! A fresh interpretation that surprises and delights. Kleist rediscovered, a performance not to be missed!
(Premiere) Die Clowns Hanscarl, Pimpernelle und Mädesüß spielen mit »Michael Kohlhaas« Frei nach der Novelle von Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811)
Kohlhaas
At last! Kohlhaas - different! It's going to be great theater! Of course it will! You can bet your horses on it. Kohlhaas and clowns? Of course! They're crazy. And how! You've never seen such a Kleist here, there or anywhere else!
Schauspiel von Lutz Hübner und Sarah Nemitz
The hook
The search for a suitable apartment can lead to despair. Who is looking, when and with what (mis)success? How does the battle for the rental contract between the applicants develop? And why is the apartment on offer so cheap? Where is the catch?
IRISH CHRISTMAS-The cheerfully festive Christmas show
The Irish Christmas Show brings rousing music, humorous stories and Irish Christmas traditions to the stage. With flutes, guitars, bagpipes and singing, an evening full of joie de vivre, emotion and festive spirit is offered - typically Irish!
Stadthalle Limbach-Oberfrohna09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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27.12.25 20:00 - 22:00 clock
KODIAG-Genesis & Grönemeyer Tribute Show
KODIAG, founded in 2023 by 5 professional musicians from Leipzig/Halle, brings the hits of Genesis, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel and Grönemeyer to the stage with impressive authenticity. Singer Falk Kotulla convinces with a sound that comes close to the originals.
The Ice Queen 1 & 2 - The music show on ice!
The celebrated magical songs from the world's most successful animated films about the sisters Elsa and Anna and their companions conquer the show stage with musical stars, a large skating ensemble and top-class international acrobats.
mit Dagmar Gelbke & Wolfgang Flieder
Big Helga
"Big Helga" is a revue full of heart and humor that pays tribute to entertainer Helga Hahnemann. Dagmar Gelbke and Wolfgang Flieder bring her unforgotten sketches, songs and Berliner Schnauze to life - an evening full of memories.
The Udo Jürgens Story - His life, his love, his music
"The Udo Jürgens Story" is an emotional tribute to this exceptional artist. Gabriela Benesch and Alex Parker take the audience on a musical journey through Udo's life, his greatest hits and moving stories.
The big Heinz Erhardt show
He remains unforgotten as a master of wordplay: Heinz Erhardt. In this two-hour program, the performers engage in a veritable exchange of blows with his most beautiful poems and ballads, combined with the comedian's life story.
HappylowYear
For the start of the new year 2026, the parking lot of the Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau will be transformed into a covered event location with the best atmosphere, winter ambience, fire barrels, Show & Shine Top 3, DB Contest as well as mulled wine, waffle and rooster stand.
Sandtheater On Tour - Hans Zimmer - Master of film music
Sand artist Alla Denisova dedicates her new show to the legendary film composer Hans Zimmer. Using sand, music and light, she creates moving film scenes live - fascinating art in motion that combines images and emotions into one experience.
Mellow - Blow Your Mind! - Magic & Illusions Live!
When you rub your eyes and your brain cells are blown away: Then it's Mellow! The likeable magician in the hoodie is the German master of magic and turns the world upside down with creative illusions and humorous storytelling.
Sandtheater On Tour - Hans Zimmer - Master of film music
Sand artist Alla Denisova dedicates her new show to the legendary film composer Hans Zimmer. Using sand, music and light, she creates moving film scenes live - fascinating art in motion that combines images and emotions into one experience.
Zwickau Christmas Circus
During the Christmas season, it's curtain up and ring free in the heated circus tent in Zwickau: a first-class show with stars of the circus, variety and comedy industry is presented in a fast-paced and brilliant program.
Zwickau Christmas Circus
During the Christmas season, it's curtain up and ring free in the heated circus tent in Zwickau: a first-class show with stars of the circus, variety and comedy industry is presented in a fast-paced and brilliant program.