When does I Faint take place?

The performance runs on May 15, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 6:50 PM.

Where does the event take place?

At Schauspielhaus Bochum at Königsallee 15 in 44789 Bochum.

Is there an admission fee?

No, according to the event page, admission is free.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

It is an open-air event in front of the Schauspielhaus.

What can I expect in terms of content?

A short puppetry performance about the fragility of human existence with humorous and touching moments.

Is there information on camping or festival accommodation?

There is no camping information for this single event; information will follow if FIDENA provides further indications.

A silent festival moment unfolds great power in front of Bochum's Schauspielhaus

Name: Fidena Festival: I Faint
Start: 2026-05-15T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-15T20:50:00+02:00
Location: Schauspielhaus Bochum

A delicate festival moment full of body poetry at the Fidena Festival

With I Faint, the international Fidena Festival will showcase a short, intense performance on May 15, 2026, at the Schauspielhaus Bochum, highlighting the fragility of human existence. Lithuanian artist Agnė Muralytė merges puppet and performer in a physical play - humorous, touching, and very close to the special festival atmosphere of puppetry. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fidena-festival-je-mevanouis-1.html))

A festival with history, attitude, and an international profile

FIDENA has been one of the defining festivals for puppetry in the German-speaking world since 1958. The festival has established itself as a platform for bold, ambitious productions and has become a fixture in the scene with over 1,000 performances from more than 50 countries over decades. The first edition under the new leadership of Helene Ewert and Christofer Schmidt will take place in 2026. ([fidena.de](https://www.fidena.de/programm/fidena/fidena-2026/mn_48640?utm_source=openai))

The 2026 edition will take place in Bochum and other cities in the Ruhr area and aims for a program that connects public spaces, stage art, and urban society. In particular, the newly established citizens' jury demonstrates how strongly FIDENA focuses on exchange, participation, and contemporary festival organization. ([fidena.de](https://www.fidena.de/programm/fidena/fidena-2026/buerger-innenjury/mn_48639?utm_source=openai))

I Faint: fragile, physical, intense

The performance itself condenses big questions into a few minutes full of presence. The French title can mean both I disappear and I faint - and it is precisely in this ambiguity that the charm lies. The play with figure, body, and boundary fits perfectly into the artistic DNA of FIDENA, which has explored the intersections between visual art, object theatre, and performance art for decades. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fidena-festival-je-mevanouis-1.html))

Open Air in front of the Schauspielhaus: short, free, and right in Bochum

The event will take place as an Open-Air event in front of the Schauspielhaus Bochum. This creates a unique setting: open urban space, direct encounters, festival feeling without great distance. The performance will run from 6:30 PM to 6:50 PM and is free according to the event page. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fidena-festival-je-mevanouis-1.html))

The Schauspielhaus is located at Königsallee 15, Bochum-Ehrenfeld. The venue is well connected: the Schauspielhaus stop is served by lines 308, 318, SB37, 350, 353, and 365; additionally, the P9 parking garage is available at the Schauspielhaus. The venue also points out barrier-free access and parking options for guests with reduced mobility. ([schauspielhausbochum.de](https://www.schauspielhausbochum.de/de/service/572/anfahrt?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: a fine festival impulse with a great impact

I Faint is not a loud blockbuster, but a precise, atmospheric festival moment - ideal for everyone who appreciates puppetry as an art form that balances intimacy, experimentation, and emotional impact. Those who want to experience the special mix of city, stage, and international puppetry live will get a compact, free, and highly condensed introduction to the world of Fidena. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fidena-festival-je-mevanouis-1.html))