Festivals
QueerHistoryMonth | Holy Homophobia!? | Performance
Saturday, 30/05/2026 / 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM / Dreieinigkeitskirche St. Georg
- queer friendly
- Free of charge
QUEERHISTORYMONTH
QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1st to 31st, 2026 (www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events within the festival will bring the history (and stories) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome – Kings, Quings, Queens, Allies, Friends, (chosen) Families, and everyone in between and beyond!
Event
A group of young performers connects personal stories with political issues: Queer identity, church and colonialism are at the heart of this impressive performance about imported queerphobia, empowerment and global perspectives – powerfully, polyphonically and movingly brought to the stage.
Young people between the ages of 16 and 25 bring a powerful, artistic performance to the stage, created under the direction of the einhornkollektiv. Through their own texts, choreographic elements, and spoken-word formats, they explore queer identity, faith, and missionary history – personally, politically, and poignantly.
A particular focus is placed on so-called imported queerphobia in African countries. The performance illuminates how colonial influences and Christian churches have contributed to the development of queerphobic legislation. The performers interweave their own experiences with voices from the Global South, creating a multifaceted artistic dialogue.
The piece was created in 2025 as part of the PHŒNiX Festival Colonial Interferences and is the result of months of workshops on movement, creative writing, and queer empowerment. It is a space for expression, self-empowerment, and socio-political reflection.
This moving production will now be shown again on a specific date. The project offers young artists a platform to showcase their perspectives and invites the audience to listen, reflect, and engage in dialogue.
The production was developed in creative collaboration with Sarah Ahrens and Frances Heller and supported by the Hamburg Cultural Foundation, the Schachtsiek Family Foundation and Hamburg Pride eV.
The event is accompanied by the exhibition This is me! – Queer and religious?
"How can you be religious and gay?" – "Your religion oppresses queer people! Why are you still a member?" Queer religious people hear sentences like these all the time. From both sides. They often feel like they have to choose: either their faith or their identity. As if the two were incompatible.
But they do exist: people who live both lives. Who pray and love. Who are trans* and read Torah. Who are welcome in the mosque as a lesbian couple. Who live their faith not despite, but with their queer identity.
The exhibition is open to the public from May 5th to July 5th, 2026 – during events and on Saturdays from 12 pm to 2 pm.
Date of the play: May 30, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Holy Trinity Church (St. George's Church), St. George's Churchyard 19, 20099 Hamburg
Organized by: einhornkollektiv
The event is free of charge. Registration is not required. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Suitable for (young) adults aged 16 and over.
Notes
As part of the public relations work for QueerHistoryMonth, photo and video recordings may be made.
QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.
All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers.
QHM is not liable for content, organization, or damages that may occur during the events.
The organizers indemnify QHM against all third-party claims, including those for injuries, property damage or losses.
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