The workshops presented here are offered by the KAKAO-Hannover group with the support of their members, led by Anne-Katrin "Sawyer" Schmidt. They are aimed at everyone who is interested in creative handicraft work, as well as sewing. "Sorcerer's apprentices" are, of course, just as welcome as fans of cuddly toys and any other fantasy fan...

If there is one person without whom German fantasy would be unimaginable, it's Wolfgang Hohlbein. And that is why we are happy to announce that Wolfgang Hohlbein is coming to FANTASYDAYS^® yet again. Wolfgang Hohlbein is a storyteller. "Had I been born in the Middle Ages, I would probably have rambled from one court to the next to recite tales of dragons, battles and amorous adventures."

Actually, what he's doing today isn't so much different, only that he doesn't ramble from one court to the next, but from one publisher to the next, presenting his stories where circumstances are most fitting for both him and his readers. It is not only the desire to spin tales but also the limitless play with unusual and fantastic ideas that appeal to him. But what interests him the most are the people, the fate of his main characters and their complexity. These are people who make something special of their lives, something that justifies putting them into a story that is thrilling as much as it is captivating. At FANTASYDAYS^®, Wolfgang Hohlbein will not only hold several book readings but will also have a guest appearance as actor in the musical CYSALION, playing the cleric Lathus. Stay tuned!

Strawberry Heroes - Secret Files

Sales figures are plummeting, ratings are abysmal and the market value has hit rock bottom. In times of talk shows, court shows and "Who Wants To Be A Millionnaire" it has become hard for superheroes to make a mark. But even worse, competitors from the Far East are making waves and are hitting deep holes into the once so solid wall of the genre. What to do? A heroic deed might not suffice - a change of image, a marketing advisor, an advertising strategy... Something has to be done so that there's no more bleeding red ink. No one seems to be up to the challenge. A new star in the superhero sky needs to be born. But will that be enough?