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8CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
FROM WEDNESDAY

The world-famous Canadian
circus troupe, characterized by
fast, colorful shows of artistic
perfection, takes a whimsical
leap into the world of insects with their
latest show Ovo. Creeping creatures in
dazzling costumes and nature-themed
backdrops are said to resemble a nest full
of chaotic acrobatics and comedy. For five
nights at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
www.mercedes-benz-arena-berlin.

5 THE LUTHER EFFECT
UNTIL SUNDAY

Last chance! By nailing his 95 theses onto a church in Wittenberg in protest
against the excesses of the pope and the corruption of the Catholic Church,
Martin Luther kicked off a change of monumental magnitude. To mark the
500th anniversary of the Reformation, the exhibition The Luther Effect at Martin-Gropius-
Bau ponders the historical impacts, both positive and negative, of Protestantism. Closes
on 5 Nov. www.berlinerfestspiele.de

BERLINER

9MÄRCHENTAGE
FROM THURSDAY

Fairytales are a lost
cultural treasure,
brought back to
life by the
Märchentage
festival. This year,
audiences will be enchanted
with fairytales inspired by the
power of love. Running until 26
November, the Berliner
Märchentage features hundreds of
events across the city. Check their
website for readings and
performances in English.
www.maerchenland-ev.de