ROOFTOP

Urban Variety

— 7th AUG TO 17th OCT 2026 —

Give the gift of excitement

Vouchers are available at our Variety Box Office or directly online.

Vouchers

Students only

Upon presentation of a valid student ID any unsold ticket for the variety shows can be purchased for 10€ each at the box office 15 minutes before the start of the performance.

Early birds get the best deals

For online bookings at least 3 months before your visit to one of our variety shows, you will receive a 10% discount.
No cancellation possible.

— ARTISTS —

MAIK ORTMANN

Tightrope walking | Germany

Maik Ortmann grew up in a family circus and discovered his vocation at an early age. He trained at the circus school in Berlin, where he specialized in acrobatics, high-wire walking, contemporary dance, and ballet. His style is physical and poetic, moving fluidly between ground, air, and wire. For Maik, circus is a space of freedom, risk, and creative exchange - honest, experimental, and full of possibilities.

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CIARA THORBURN

Ping-pong, giant balloon | Australia

Circus artist, producer, variety performer, entertainer, clown, mouth juggler, host, street performer, cabaret legend - Ciara Thorburn is a true multi-talented artist. With a keen sense of timing, humor, and magic, she transforms everyday moments into small wonders, taking her audience on a journey between circus, variety, and cabaret.

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SHYNO ARCOPOM

Breakdance | Spain

Shyno is a breakdancer, acrobat, and performer who has been active on the international scene since 2001. With his unique hoverboard performance, he combines breakdance and hand-balancing acrobatics into an original act. Since 2018, he has expanded his repertoire to include circus disciplines such as aerial silks, rope, and pole.

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YAMATO

Yo-Yo | Japan

Since 2010, Yamato’s world has revolved around the yo-yo. What began as fascination gradually grew into a passion that eventually led him to the professional stage. At a circus school in Japan, he refined his skills and, in 2021, expanded his repertoire to include spectacular chair handstand elements. Since 2022, he has been captivating audiences at street art festivals across Europe with his unique blend of precision, physical control, and playful energy.

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REBEKKA SPIEGEL

Aerial acrobatics on a vertical chain | Germany

Rebekka Spiegel takes the art of aerial acrobatics to a new level. With her performance on a 20 kg metal chain, she presents a unique form of chain acrobatics unlike anything else in the world. Whether on German stages or in international shows, Rebekka captivates her audiences. With striking tricks, iconic imagery, and a distinctive stage presence, she pushes boundaries and leaves the audience breathless.

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PASCAL KOZUCH

Urban Dance | GERMANY

Pascal Kozuch, known as “Poppin’ Pain,” has turned his passion into a profession. As a dancer, he creates illusions through movement. Originally from Delmenhorst, he taught himself the technique of popping over many years of training - using YouTube videos as his guide. He now performs on the Krystallpalast stage, captivating audiences with his precision and control.

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ORI QUESADA

Acrobatics, Rola-Bola | USA

Ori Quesada is a born performer. Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, he began training in traditional Chinese acrobatics at a young age. At 16, he developed his signature Rola-Bola kick bowls act, which he continues to perform to this day. For over 25 years, he has captivated audiences worldwide in circus, theatre, and opera productions.

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DUO JL

Handstand acrobatics | Germany

Julia and Lukas met during their training, where they discovered their shared passion for performance. With their hand-to-hand act, they present a captivating blend of intimacy, strength, and lightness. Their work features impressive acrobatics, powerful lifts, and an atmosphere full of trust.

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BBOY JHONNY

Breakdance, Acrobatics | Spain

Jonatan Cruz Fuentes combines the dynamic of breakdance with the expressive power of contemporary dance. Born in Spain, he adds over 16 years of experience to the stage and expands his style through acrobatics and circus elements such as the Chinese pole. The result is an electrifying fusion of strength, flow, and body control.

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MARCELO RODRIGUEZ

Boleadoras, Drums | Argentina

Marcello captivates audiences with a powerful and rhythmic bolas performance that uniquely blends Argentine tradition with contemporary circus art. After training as a tango dancer in Buenos Aires, he moved to France, where he has been a member of the renowned Cirque Imagine for several years, mesmerizing audiences with precision, energy, and remarkable physical control.

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