Guitarist

Vocalist

A male and female performer face off in a kind of "battle." Who's cooler? Who's better at what? It's easy to decide who wins or loses, and what deserves likes is clearly defined. But who determines what deserves recognition and is "cool"? In a playful competition, the two attempt to overcome the boundaries of social attributions and expectations and discover new realms of possibility for themselves and the audience. A battle like an exercise in acknowledging difference. And a battle in which, as you watch, you learn a lot about yourself.

The same, only different

Theater Marabu

Insects have a dubious reputation among humans. They sting and bite, hide in nooks and crannies, and with their spindly legs, antennae, and compound eyes, are simply disgusting, or so the popular opinion goes. However, anyone who has ever taken a close look at a gold beetle will also notice how uniquely beautiful such an insect can be. And many insects are also extremely useful and essential for ecological balance. Beetles, for example, loosen the soil, compost waste, contribute to plant pollination, and control pests. Nevertheless, many species are high on the red list of endangered insects.

Bad Bugs

Insects do not have the best reputation with people. They sting and bite, crawl into corners and crevices and, with their spindly legs and antennae, are simply just disgusting - that is the commonly held perception. At the same time, many insects are extremely important for ecological balance! Beetles, for instance, break up the soil, compost waste, contribute to the pollination of plants and control pests. The band Bad Bugs gives a voice to the oppressed – and fights back against the fact that more and more habitats for insects are being destroyed. With synthesisers, electric guitars and their voices, they bring the »Underground Sound« of the world of bugs onto the stage and musically present their way of looking at things. They do not wish to be repressed any longer! Together with the audience, they transform their environment so that everyone feels comfortable within it, people and animals alike.

Guitarist, Vocalist

Julia Hoffstaedter

Events

Upcoming events

20 - 23 Jun, 2026

Twinkle Concert L / Bad Bugs · Elbphilharmonie

Past events

Apr 1 - May 19, 2025

The same, only different · Theater Bonn

Mar 29 - May 28, 2025

Bad Bugs · Theater Bonn

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