Time to Shine XII

14 & 15 January 2027

THEATRE POOL Berlin

Live comedy, storytelling and performance from Berlin’s fetish, kink and queer community.

Two performers stand on stage with a neon sign behind them that reads 'Time to Shine, Laughing the Pain Away.' One performer is a man with blond hair, glasses, and a beard, wearing a shiny black outfit. The other is a woman with dark curly hair, tattoos on her arms, wearing a red latex dress. Text on the image advertises a comedy event hosted by L'ADIOS on January 14-15 at Theater Pool, Boxhagner Str 18, Berlin.
Two performers stand on stage with a neon sign behind them that reads 'Time to Shine, Laughing the Pain Away.' One performer is a man with blond hair, glasses, and a beard, wearing a shiny black outfit. The other is a woman with dark curly hair, tattoos on her arms, wearing a red latex dress. Text on the image advertises a comedy event hosted by L'ADIOS on January 14-15 at Theater Pool, Boxhagner Str 18, Berlin.

Time to Shine is where comedy meets Berlin’s fetish scene.

Through stand-up, personal stories and guest performances, we explore desire, power, relationships and the strange, funny and occasionally messy reality of kink.

Come as you are, shine your favourite latex if that’s your thing, and we’ll see you there.

Event details

Date: Thursday 14th +
Friday 15th January 2027

Show: 8:00pm

Venue: Theatre Pool

Address: Boxhagener Straße 18,
10245 Berlin

Age: 18+

Language: English

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Hosted by

L’aDios

Time to Shine is created and hosted by Terry Saunders and L’aDios, a couple both on and off stage.

Between them, they bring more than 20 years of experience from the London and New York comedy scenes.

They’re also very much part of the fetish world the show comes from. And this matters, Time to Shine isn’t kink observed from a safe distance. Terry and L’aDios bring their own experiences, relationships, mistakes and desires to the stage, with the timing and instincts of two comedians who have been doing this for a very long time.

&

Terry Saunders

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Special Guest Megan Bound

a Berlin-based femdom, model and educator. Born and raised in Berlin, Megan's work spans private sessions, live performance, workshops and fetish events. Whether working in complete silence or embracing playful chaos, she explores the emotional dynamics of power exchange with warmth, curiosity and humour. Her appearance at Time to Shine brings another perspective on the many ways people experience intimacy, trust and play.

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Who is it for?

Time to Shine is made for kinksters, fetishists and anyone curious about the world we come from. You don’t need to know the rules or own any latex to enjoy the show.

But if dressing up is part of the fun for you, go for it. Latex, leather, lace, something outrageous or whatever makes you feel good. Come on your own, with a partner or with friends. There’s room for all of it.

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What is Time to Shine?

Time to Shine started in Berlin in 2023. Twelve editions and over 25 performances later, it has grown into an established independent live show, mixing stand-up, theatre, storytelling and performance around kink, desire, power and the strange ways we relate to each other.

The show comes from inside Berlin’s fetish community. The people on stage are part of the world they’re talking about, drawing on their own lives, relationships, desires and occasional terrible decisions. Kink isn’t there as a novelty, and the community is never the butt of the joke.

That means you hear stories you’re unlikely to hear anywhere else. Funny, revealing and very personal accounts of what people actually do, want, fear and get spectacularly wrong, told by the people who lived them.

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Is there a dress code?

There’s no dress code, but Time to Shine is definitely a night to dress up for.

You’ll find plenty of latex, leather, rubber and fetishwear in the audience, so if you’ve been looking for an excuse to wear something a little more adventurous, this is a good one.

But there’s no expectation. Come dressed head to toe or come straight from work. Both are equally welcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Time to Shine is a live comedy and storytelling show created by people from kink, queer, fetish, and sex-work communities. Each edition takes one theme and explores it through humour, honesty, and personal stories.

  • No. The show is made for kinksters, but also for the curious, the open-minded, and people who enjoy sharp, adult storytelling.

  • Yes. Topics can be explicit, but the focus is on storytelling, humour, and lived experience — not shock for its own sake.

  • Yes. The show is consent-aware, kink-friendly, and judgement-free. Harassment or disrespectful behaviour won’t be tolerated.

  • Absolutely. Many people do.

  • English.

  • Only if you choose. The Nameless Gimp will collect your confessions, participation is optional.