Beyond Innocence is a collaborative project between two long-established Berlin venues and cultural initiatives: ausland and Theater Thikwa. At its core is the artistic collaboration between professional musicians from Berlin’s improvisation scene and a group of actors with and without disabilities.
A collective creative process unfolds across nine monthly workshops led by experienced figures from Berlin’s renowned independent arts scene, culminating in a joint concert. This radically inclusive improvisation project questions concepts of talent, musicality, and normality. Against the backdrop of a utopian vision of a society shaped collectively and equally by all people, Beyond Innocence aims to be the starting point for a long-term collaboration among the participating artists.
Both ausland and Theater Thikwa have strived over the past three decades to enrich the socio-cultural landscape by creating further opportunities for artists and audiences alike. Beyond Innocence is a logical continuation of this mission. At the heart of this long-term project are collaborative musical improvisations by artists with and without disabilities.
A six-month collective work process culminates in two open workshops on June 19 and 20, 2026, and a grand finale concert on June 21, 2026 at ausland. The workshops, held throughout the project, will be facilitated by Liz Allbee, Kazuhisa Uchihashi, and Ute Wassermann. All three musicians are leading figures in the Berlin improvisation scene and possess a rich repertoire of artistic expression. Allbee, Uchihashi, and Wassermann will incorporate their experience with collective improvisation processes into the design of the workshops.
Beyond Innocence w/ with Liz Allbee, Kazuhisa Uchihashi, Ute Wassermann, Klaus Janek, Sofia Borges, Elena Kakaliagou, Michael Thieke and more.
Friday, 19.06.2026 and Saturday, 20.06.2026 | Workshops
Sunday, 21.06.26 | Concert / Doors 17:30, Start 18:00 CET
ausland | Lychener Strasse 60 in 10437 Berlin
