Hidden Heartache UA at HochX Munich: Music theater as a physical experience

Event: Hidden Heartache UA in HochX · Theater & Live Art, Entenbachstraße 37, 81541 München on 15. May 2026

Date and Time

15. May 2026 20:00

Location

HochX
Entenbachstraße 37, 81541 München, Germany

About this Event

Theater

Mood

Other

Venue Type

Inside

A music theater between body, sound, and encounter

With Hidden Heartache UA, the Munich Biennale opens an intense evening for contemporary music theater at HochX in Munich. Two deaf and two hearing performers develop a shared body language on stage and make music as a physical experience immediately palpable.

When movement becomes music

The work by ox&öl featuring Ailís Ní Ríain and Julie Herndon places perception, resonance, and understanding at the center. Between vibration, gesture, and choreographic precision, a special event atmosphere is created that brings the audience close to the artistic search.

A festival evening with attitude

The Munich Biennale is known as a festival for new music theater, celebrating its 20th edition in 2026. Hidden Heartache UA fits into this curated event series and combines world premiere, artistic experimentation, and inclusive access into a strong event experience.

The HochX as a suitable venue

The HochX in Au stands for free performing arts, theater, dance, music, and performance. The venue is well connected to public transport, easily accessible, and provides a fitting framework for a piece that focuses on physical presence and sensory perception.

What visitors can expect

Hidden Heartache UA promises a concentrated, atmospheric evening with approximately 70 minutes of playtime. Those interested in music theater, performance, and innovative forms of audience engagement will experience an unusual, touching, and cleverly constructed live format here.

Conclusion: Hidden Heartache UA promises an intense interplay of music, movement, and resonance. Those wishing to discover new forms of music theater live should not miss this evening at HochX.

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