Schmalhauzen

About

Schmalgauzen is a Ukrainian theatre-music ensemble founded in July 2020 within Kyiv's Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Film and Television, originally as a student assignment in director Dmytro Bohomazov's workshop. The six-member group blends German cabaret, burlesque, post-punk and theatrical chanson, with each member playing a different instrument - from saxophone to double bass. Their repertoire spans four programmes: the concert shows «ТвійВіль» and «Втомлена Стріт», and two theatrical productions - «Silence to Silence» after Beckett and «Avgusto & Gustav» after Walser. Since 2023 they have played over 63 sold-out shows across Ukraine, including a packed Kyiv Palace of Ukraine in March 2025.

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plays of the track «Кров і вино» on Spotify

sold-out shows since 2023

What's new

2026-04
Schmalgauzen announced the Eurotour «Your Will» and the release of a new track «Calypso» (April 17).
2025-04
The ensemble went on a tour «Tired Street» through 13 Ukrainian cities, from Vinnytsia to Chernivtsi.
2025-03
Schmalgauzen performed a sold-out concert on March 15, 2025 at the Palace of Ukraine in Kyiv.
2025-02
The production «Silence to Silence» based on Beckett had exclusive repeat performances on February 14 and 15 in the Teatroom hall of the Palace of Ukraine.
2025-08
A major concert of the program «Tired Street» was announced for August 16, 2025 in the first pavilion of the Dovzhenko film studio in Kyiv.