The physics show musical “Zukunftsenergien – Zukunftsmusik?” (“Energies of the Future – Dreams of the Future?”) uniquely combines theater, singing and live music with live physics experiments. In the one-hour show, the two protagonists – Humanity and the Universe – shed light on the physics behind climate change, renewable energies and energies of the future in an entertaining way.
The project is being developed under the leadership of Dr. Jana Heysel as part of the Science Year 2025 – Energy of the Future, an initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. The focus is on sustainable energy solutions of tomorrow.
The Idea
The phyusical is built on an encounter between Humanity and the Universe – a fictional scenario that deals with key questions of our time: What are the consequences of fossil fuels on the climate? What prospects do renewable energies and research into energies of the future offer us?
Vivid live experiments make the physical principles of innovative energy technologies such as geothermal energy, hydrogen and nuclear fusion accessible. The songs narrate the search for solutions, encourage thought and drive the plot forward. This results in a show that is as entertaining as it is educational, building a bridge between scientific topics and societal relevance. The show will be performed at the University of Bonn and in other cities.
Our Goal
Our goal is to highlight the relevance of research into the energies of the future and to arouse enthusiasm for science. The phyusical invites you to learn about the opportunities and challenges of modern energy technologies and at the same time to reflect on your own actions. In particular, we would like to inspire families, school classes from the age of 12 and anyone interested in a sustainable future – regardless of their previous knowledge. By combining physics, music and theater, we create low-threshold access to current research topics and show how exciting science can be.
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Plot
Humanity is upset: Their ship is drifting off course – it’s about to sink! Desperately, they ask the Universe for help. It is supposed to present solutions with which Humanity can satisfy its hunger for energy and save the Earth’s climate at the same time – and quickly, please. But the universe counters: what is humanity prepared to invest in its future? Where does it currently stand and what technologies are still waiting to be developed? In the rousing physics show musical “Zukunftsenergien – Zukunftsmusik?” full of humor, live experiments and live music, Humanity and the Universe set off together on a path to the future.
Little by little, Humanity is understanding how generators are used to produce electricity, how heat pumps heat our homes and the potential of hydrogen as an energy storage medium. Will we succeed in unlocking the secret of nuclear fusion and securing our energy supply? Join Humanity and the Universe in the search for solutions and find out more about the energy of tomorrow. And perhaps today’s energy of the future will soon be the energy of today – and no longer just Zukunftsmusik (dreams of the future).
Performances
The performances will take place in Bonn and other cities in late 2025. Admission to all shows is free. Further dates and venues will be announced in good time on our website and in the calendar of events for the Science Year.
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25.10.25 Bonn – 2:00 pm (Registration still closed)
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25.10.25 Bonn – 6:00 pm (Registration still closed)
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26.10.25 Bonn – 11:00 am (Registration still closed)
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Science Year 2025 – Energy of the Future
Discover the energy of tomorrow. With a globally rising demand for energy, limited resources, and climate change, governments, industries, and citizens alike face new challenges. These factors prompt us to start thinking about the energy supply of the future today. The Science Year 2025 – Energy of the Future is dedicated to solutions and ideas addressing the most pressing challenges in energy research.
How can we ensure a secure, cost-efficient, and sustainable energy supply through renewable energies, energy storage, and new technologies? Which technologies are already in use today, and what can we expect in the future?
Learn more about current research findings and join the conversation through numerous events, projects, and activities in the Science Year 2025 – Energy of the Future.
The Science Year is a joint initiative of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt BMFTR) and Wissenschaft im Dialog (WiD), the German organization for science communication.
Contact
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