Theaterschiff Batavia
➤ Brooksdamm, 22880 Wedel, Germany
Internacional, Europeo, Europeo, Alemán, Civil
"At the time when the Batavia was opened in the 70s as a theatre / pub/concert location, she was called in a breath with the legendary Uncle Pö Lindenberg/Andrea Doria and the trendiest folk club in Hamburg, the DennisPan, where Otto had his first timid stage appearances against a fee of 5 Mark. The Batavia can therefore be regarded as a piece of Hamburg's cultural history with fug and right, until today the mix of theatre, live music and a cult meeting place attracts people of all ages. It's already the situation. At the beginning of the Wedeler Marsch, a green landscape reserve, the 30m long and 8m wide Batavia anchors. Surrounded by mash couplings, high ancient trees and the small river Aue, it has found its present destiny here. Originally it was built in 1892 as a river cannon boat for the Imperial Navy for use in China. After many accidents she landed in Hamburg in 1943, was sunk through English bombs during the Second World War. In 1952 she was raised and restored as a rowing club until today's owner made her a cultural event at the current anchorage in 1972. In the lower deck, the former machine room, there is the cuddly little theatre with just 70 seats. The red velvet seats are a gift from the Hamburg State Opera. From Pipi Langstrumpf for children to cabaret to readings or challenging theatre performances, a wide range of performances is offered here. And of course concerts without end. All musical directions are represented, rock, folk, jazz, blues or South American sounds, something is there for almost every musical taste. In the summer months, after dark, there is regular open-air cinema on the forecourt of the anchorage, free admission. And from the surrounding marshes, the animal comments from cows or sheep are sounding over, which are wondering about the unusual nightly driving. Otherwise, the Batavia pub and restaurant is the starting point for many walkers and cyclists who explore the wide marsh area down to the Elbe. The map offers what can be done in the tiny compass. There are hardly any gourmet claims to be met here, but the offer is fine. Rustic little things from the rubber chop are called here the frikadellen via the peasant breakfast to the fish with roast potatoes. And at the coffee time there are naturally delicious homemade cakes. For closed events, the Batavia can be booked, offering an unusual, but definitely original, sweaty setting for the special celebration."
