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Time Out
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Rammstein's Till Lindemann to set Bangkok ablaze in January 2026
It is not every day Bangkok finds itself on the itinerary of a man who has made fire a legitimate stage prop. Yet in 2026, Till Lindemann will bring his Meine Welt Tour to the Big Mango – a spectacle that promises more than just music, but an unfiltered descent into the labyrinth of his mind. For the better part of three decades, Lindemann has stood as the formidable frontman of Rammstein, a band as famous for its sonic aggression as its theatrical pyrotechnics. Born in Leipzig in 1963, he has lived many lives before the one we know – drummer in punk outfit First Arsch, bassist for Feeling B, occasional actor, poet. There is a certain relentlessness in his career, as if he has been collecting identities the way others gather passport stamps. Even the origin of Rammstein is touched by tragedy: named after the 1988 air show disaster, the group's early triumph was winning a local contest that granted them studio time, launching them into notoriety. The Meine Welt tour, set to rage through 17 countries across Europe before reaching Thailand, is billed as a raw and reimagined arena production. It is an invitation into a world that has been meticulously built from steel, sweat and, quite often, actual flames. Audiences can expect something closer to a fever dream than a concert. Lindemann's solo work has always been a playground for his more unrestrained impulses. If Rammstein is a cathedral of noise, Meine Welt may well be the confessional inside it – except the priest is setting the altar on fire. Now, Bangkok joins the map. Here's everything you need to know if you want to get your hands on tickets. When is Till Lindemann playing in Bangkok? Till Lindemann is scheduled to take the stage in Bangkok on January 3 2026, with a live performance at UOB Live. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable night of powerful music and intense energy. When do Till Lindemann tickets go on sale? Tickets for Till Lindemann's show are now available for purchase through Ticket Melon – grab yours here. Ticket prices The tickets for the Bangkok show are divided into several zones, each with different pricing. The fan zone (standing) is priced at B3,500. zones A1 and A2 are the most premium, priced at B10,000. zones A3, A4, and D5 are available for B8,000. Tickets for zones A5, A6, B1, and B2 are priced at B6,000. zones B3, B4, C1, and C2 cost B5,000, while zones B5, B6, C3, and C4 are priced at B4,500. Lastly, zones C5 and C6 are available for B4,000. Seating map Where else does Till Lindemann go on tour in Thailand Till Lindemann will kick off his tour in Phuket on December 31 2025, at the Lotus Arena. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmelon right here. Who are the support acts? From what we know so far, no supporting act has been announced. Setlist Since the first tour starts in October, there is no official setlist yet. However, according to Toursetlist, here is the average setlist from Till Lindemann's tour:
Euronews
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Can Germany sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine?
"We are going to have to send more weapons to Ukraine. Defensive weapons, they have to defend themselves," US President Donald Trump said on Monday, speaking about Ukraine's defence. But when he said "we", he did not mean just the United States. Trump reportedly suggested that Germany sell one of its Patriot batteries to Ukraine, according to the media reports. Allegedly the costs could be split between the US and Europe. Ukraine has been calling on its allies to support the country's air defence by supplying "life-saving" Patriot systems and relevant interceptor missiles. "We are strongly counting on our partners to fully deliver on what we have agreed. Air defence remains the top priority for protecting lives," Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday following another Russian drone and missile attack. Delayed supplies from the US The Pentagon said on 2 July that some military assistance to Ukraine had been halted as the Defence Department conducts a review of foreign aid deliveries due to alleged low stockpiles. Days later, on 7 July, the Pentagon said it would renew shipments, saying the additional defensive weapons were intended to help Ukraine protect itself while the US works toward "a lasting peace." According to a German government spokesperson, on 4 July Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a call with Trump, asking the US president to continue supplies to Ukraine, particularly Patriot interceptor missiles. Merz also discussed his country's offer to buy Patriot air defence systems for Ukraine, the spokesperson said, adding that Berlin was in "intensive talks" to buy Patriots for Ukraine to help it counter some of the heaviest Russian attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion began in 2022. "There are various ways to fill this Patriot gap," the spokesperson told journalists, adding that one option being considered was buying the Patriot missile batteries in the United States and then sending them on to Kyiv. Can Germany supply Patriots to Ukraine? Germany has already sent three of the US-made systems from its military stocks to Ukraine since the start of the war, leaving Berlin with nine Patriots. Ukraine currently has six operational Patriot systems. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius launched an initiative at the Rammstein coalition to secure more systems and is due in Washington later this month to discuss production capacities and delivery schedules. Kyiv repeatedly offered to buy Patriots via European partners since direct purchases from the US are not a viable option. A new order is estimated to take years to fulfil and it would only be completed after the Pentagon had its own orders completed since the defence department is a higher priority customer. Ukraine doesn't have this time as Russia has intensified its aerial attacks against the country, beginning in April. In one recent attack more than 500 drones and missiles were launched in a single night, exposing critical gaps in Ukraine's air defences despite high interception rates. Pistorius has floated the idea of buying Patriot systems that could be freed up to bypass long industrial delivery times and ensure they get to Ukraine quickly. The Patriot is one of the few air-defence systems in the world that can reliably shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. Globally, around 180 of these systems are believed to be in operation, as reported by the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London. About one-third belong to the US, which has deployed many to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Europe holds around 40 Patriot systems, including those deployed in Ukraine.
Free Malaysia Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Rocking ‘King Lear' to draw young audience in Iran
An actress performs during a presentation of William Shakespeare's 'King Lear,' directed by Iranian actress and director Elika Abdolrazzaghi, at Tehran's Shahr Theatre. (AFP pic) TEHRAN : An Iranian director is breathing new life into William Shakespeare's 'King Lear' with a bold staging in Tehran infused with rock music and a dazzling light show to attract younger audiences. In Iran, artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians and playwrights must walk a tightrope to avoid censorship of content the authorities deem inappropriate. But despite political tensions between Tehran and the West, many international works still make it to the Iranian stage. Now well-known actress Elika Abdolrazzaghi has taken on the challenge of reimagining 'King Lear' for a contemporary audience. 'If I had staged the original version, it would have been too heavy for people – they would have been bored,' the 45-year-old told AFP. To inject energy into the performance, Abdolrazzaghi has incorporated music from British rock band Muse and German industrial metal group Rammstein. Vivid costumes and sparkling lights lend the production a festive atmosphere, despite the play's dark core. First published in the early 17th century, 'King Lear' tells the story of a crumbling monarchy and a family torn apart by betrayal, power struggles and hunger for the throne. An ageing and weary Lear decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, based on how well they flatter him in public. 'No restrictions' Naive and prideful, Lear disowns Cordelia, his youngest daughter, who refuses to join the charade. 'I transformed many word-heavy sections of the play into movement, imagery, music and dance,' Abdolrazzaghi said. The actors wear richly detailed costumes in bold reds, greens and yellows, inspired by classic fashions from the 17th century. Reza Yazdani, a household name in Iran's rock scene, performs the Persian-language songs live on stage. The production has struck a chord with theatregoers. 'We didn't think we could sit through a two-hour play,' Amin, a 32-year-old engineer, told AFP. 'But it was really good – from the actors' performances to the music and set design,' he said after going to the play with his wife, Elham. With a company of around 100 people, including several dozen actors, Abdolrazzaghi and her team spent several months preparing the show. 'In Iran there are many women directing theatre, but few are well known,' she said. Abdolrazzaghi, who has performed in works by Bertolt Brecht, Friedrich Durrenmatt from Switzerland and France's Yasmina Reza, says the Iranian authorities impose 'no restrictions' on staging foreign plays. 'A more just world' 'Theatre is essentially a Western phenomenon and remains a young art form in Iran,' said Abdolrazzaghi. Ahmad Saatchian, the lead actor and a stage veteran with two decades of experience, calls Lear 'the greatest role' of his career. 'Portraying one of the most important characters in literary history is a rare opportunity for an actor,' he said. Tragedies such as 'King Lear' are 'universal and resonate with people around the world – that's why Shakespeare remains timeless,' he added. In recent years, many of Shakespeare's works have been performed in Iran. 'Countries that have experienced similar political dynamics – like Iran or those in Eastern Europe – tend to connect deeply with Shakespeare's work,' said Saatchian. In the final act, Lear, broken by betrayal, regains clarity before his death. 'In one scene, Lear calls on those in power to expose themselves to the suffering of the poor in order to build a more just world,' Saatchian said. 'That's a message that resonates everywhere.'
South China Morning Post
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Shakespeare's King Lear with rock music, light show in reimagining by Iranian director
An Iranian director is breathing new life into William Shakespeare's King Lear with a bold staging in Tehran infused with rock music and a dazzling light show to attract younger audiences. Advertisement In Iran, artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians and playwrights must walk a tightrope to avoid censorship of content the authorities deem inappropriate. But despite political tensions between Tehran and the West, many international works still make it to the Iranian stage. Now, well-known actress Elika Abdolrazzaghi has taken on the challenge of reimagining King Lear for a contemporary audience. 'If I had staged the original version, it would have been too heavy for people – they would have been bored,' the 45-year-old said. Abdolrazzaghi says that she turned many word-heavy sections of the play into movement, imagery, music and dance. Photo: AFP To inject energy into the performance, Abdolrazzaghi has incorporated music from British rock band Muse and German industrial metal group Rammstein.
Kuwait Times
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Rocking 'King Lear' to draw young audience in Iran
An Iranian director is breathing new life into William Shakespeare's "King Lear" with a bold staging in Tehran infused with rock music and a dazzling light show to attract younger audiences. In Iran, artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians and playwrights must walk a tightrope to avoid censorship of content the authorities deem inappropriate. But despite political tensions between Tehran and the West, many international works still make it to the Iranian stage. Now well-known actress Elika Abdolrazzaghi has taken on the challenge of reimagining "King Lear" for a contemporary audience. "If I had staged the original version, it would have been too heavy for people -- they would have been bored," the 45-year-old told AFP. To inject energy into the performance, Abdolrazzaghi has incorporated music from British rock band Muse and German industrial metal group Rammstein. Vivid costumes and sparkling lights lend the production a festive atmosphere, despite the play's dark core. First published in the early 17th century, "King Lear" tells the story of a crumbling monarchy and a family torn apart by betrayal, power struggles and hunger for the throne. An ageing and weary Lear decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, based on how well they flatter him in public. Actors perform during a presentation of William Shakespeare's "King Lear". Actor and singer Reza Yazdani performs. Actors perform during a presentation of William Shakespeare's "King Lear". Actors perform during a presentation of William Shakespeare's "King Lear", directed by Iranian actress and director Elika Abdolrazzaghi, at Tehran's Shahr Theatre.--AFP photos 'No restrictions' Naive and prideful, Lear disowns Cordelia, his youngest daughter, who refuses to join the charade. "I transformed many word-heavy sections of the play into movement, imagery, music and dance," Abdolrazzaghi said. The actors wear richly detailed costumes in bold reds, greens and yellows, inspired by classic fashions from the 17th century. Reza Yazdani, a household name in Iran's rock scene, performs the Persian-language songs live on stage. The production has struck a chord with theatregoers. "We didn't think we could sit through a two-hour play," Amin, a 32-year-old engineer, told AFP. "But it was really good -- from the actors' performances to the music and set design," he said after going to the play with his wife, Elham. With a company of around 100 people, including several dozen actors, Abdolrazzaghi and her team spent several months preparing the show. "In Iran there are many women directing theatre, but few are well known," she said. Abdolrazzaghi, who has performed in works by Bertolt Brecht, Friedrich Durrenmatt from Switzerland and France's Yasmina Reza, says the Iranian authorities impose "no restrictions" on staging foreign plays. Spectators wait to watch a performance of William Shakespeare's "King Lear". Iranian actress and director Elika Abdolrazzaghi, poses at Tehran's Shahr Theatre where she is presenting William Shakespeare's "King Lear". An actress performs during a presentation of William Shakespeare's "King Lear". 'A more just world' "Theatre is essentially a Western phenomenon and remains a young art form in Iran," said Abdolrazzaghi. Ahmad Saatchian, the lead actor and a stage veteran with two decades of experience, calls Lear "the greatest role" of his career. "Portraying one of the most important characters in literary history is a rare opportunity for an actor," he said. Tragedies such as "King Lear" are "universal and resonate with people around the world -- that's why Shakespeare remains timeless," he added. In recent years, many of Shakespeare's works have been performed in Iran. "Countries that have experienced similar political dynamics -- like Iran or those in Eastern Europe -- tend to connect deeply with Shakespeare's work," said Saatchian. In the final act, Lear, broken by betrayal, regains clarity before his death. "In one scene, Lear calls on those in power to expose themselves to the suffering of the poor in order to build a more just world," Saatchian said. "That's a message that resonates everywhere." - AFP
