Dr. Mark Oliver Benecke is a German forensic biologist and an internationally recognised specialist in forensic entomology, the study of insects on human remains to help investigate deaths. Beyond his scientific work he is also an author, columnist and actor. In his live shows he presents forensics, decomposition and unsolved criminal cases in an entertaining, detail-rich style. He is one of the most well-known figures in German science communication and is also closely tied to the dark-culture scene.
Theatre & CultureWED, 25 NOV★ 3.8
Dr. Mark Benecke presents his forensic detective work at the Lokschuppen Bielefeld in November 2026, examining criminal cases at the edge of the imaginable. All dates and tickets: neuindus.
Lokschuppen Bielefeld · Bielefeld
Theatre & CultureWED, 10 MAR★ 3.8
On his tour through Essen, Bielefeld, Aachen and more cities, Dr. Mark Benecke stops at the Historische Stadthalle in Wuppertal with Body Farm in March 2027. The evening centers on extraordinary crimi
Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal · Wuppertal
Theatre & CultureWED, 17 MAR★ 3.8
Dr. Mark Benecke tours several NRW cities in March 2027, stopping at the Lichtburg in Essen. The forensic scientist takes a close look at unusual criminal cases and shows how traces and evidence can b
Lichtburg Essen · Essen
Theatre & CultureSAT, 20 MAR★ 3.8
Dr. Mark Benecke brings his program "Vampir und Vampirzeichen" to the RuhrCongress Bochum in March 2027, with further dates including Essen, Bielefeld, Aachen and Wuppertal. He turns to unusual crimin
RuhrCongress Bochum · Bochum
Theatre & CultureSUN, 21 MAR★ 3.8
Dr. Mark Benecke brings his programme Serienmord to the Glückauf-Halle in Duisburg in March 2027. In this forensic lecture evening he examines extraordinary criminal cases and shows how traces and evi
Glückauf-Halle · Duisburg
Theatre & CultureSAT, 12 JUN★ 3.8
On his NRW tour, Dr. Mark Benecke stops at the LUISE-ALBERTZ-HALLE in Oberhausen in June 2027. His programme Kriminalfälle am Rande des Möglichen looks at unusual criminal cases, which he unravels wit
Luise-Albertz-Halle · Oberhausen
Theatre & CultureSAT, 25 SEPT★ 3.8
With his programme Insekten auf Leichen, Dr. Mark Benecke comes to the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund in September 2027. The evening examines criminal cases with forensic precision, as Benecke untangles t
Westfalenhalle · Dortmund
Theatre & CultureSUN, 10 OCT★ 3.8
Dr. Mark Benecke is a guest at the Eurogress Aachen in October 2027 with Fälle am Rande des Möglichen. The forensic biologist examines criminal cases at the edge of the conceivable, showing how traces
Eurogress Aachen · Aachen
The next date is 25 November 2026, Bielefeld. You can find all other dates above on this page.
Dr. Mark Benecke is performing in Bielefeld, Wuppertal, Essen, Bochum, Duisburg, among others.
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