Children's Songs from Hell – A Musical Cabaret with Caroline Athanasiadis & Klaus Oppitz

Caroline Athanasiadis and Klaus Oppitz present "Kinderlieder aus der Hölle" (Children's Songs from Hell), a musical cabaret that dissects classic children's songs and fairy tales with sharp wit and a critical eye. Familiar tunes like "Hänschen Klein" or "Guten Abend, gut Nacht" are analyzed for toxic messages and questionable parenting patterns—accompanied by newly interpreted melodies that take surprising turns with instruments like the xylophone.

The two artists question which societal norms are embedded in seemingly harmless stories and how these shape our thinking. What would a fairy tale look like that prepares children for economic crises or burnout? Or a children's song that doesn’t inflict psychological harm? An entertaining evening that prompts both laughter and reflection—and reveals that even familiar texts have more to offer than one might think.