When does The Paper Journey take place?

The workshop takes place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Where is the event location?

The venue is the Rotunda at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 3 in 44787 Bochum.

How much do the tickets cost?

Admission costs 20 Euros per person.

Who is the workshop for?

The family workshop is aimed at children with adult companions.

Is the event indoor or outdoor?

The workshop takes place indoors.

Is there camping on the premises?

No, no camping option is provided for this workshop.

Paper becomes theater: Fidena Festival opens Bochum's world of imagination for families

Name: Fidena Festival: The Paper Journey (Workshop)
Start: 2026-05-14T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-14T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Rotunde

Fidena Festival: The Paper Journey brings imagination to life

This family workshop as part of FIDENA transforms paper into a small stage wonder: folding, shaping, transforming, and marveling. On May 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM, the Rotunda in Bochum invites children and their adult companions to a playful discovery journey into material theater. The festival itself has a long tradition and has counted among the oldest international puppet theater festivals of its kind since 1958. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fidena-festival-die-papierreise-workshop-1.html))

A workshop that brings paper to life

The Paper Journey with Emilien Truche does not rely on grand gestures, but rather on the magic of simplicity. A sheet becomes a hat, a ship, a mountain, or an animal - and therein lies the charm of this event. For families, it creates an intense, close multi-day experience centered around creativity, material sensation, and shared imagination. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fidena-festival-die-papierreise-workshop-1.html))

FIDENA: Tradition, openness, and new perspectives

Fidena stands for puppet theater with international aspirations, artistic adventure, and a strong festival identity. The 2026 edition takes place under the new leadership of Helene Ewert and Christofer Schmidt; the program includes productions in Bochum and other cities in the Ruhr area and NRW. The festival's history encompasses over 1,000 performances from more than 50 countries and connects tradition with experimentation. ([fidena.de](https://www.fidena.de/programm/fidena/fidena-2026/mn_48640?utm_source=openai))

Rotunda Bochum as a compact cultural venue

The workshop takes place in the Rotunda at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 3 in 44787 Bochum. The central location makes getting there easy and fits perfectly for a concentrated cultural morning or afternoon right in the city. A classic camping setup is not part of this event; the focus is on the compact indoor experience. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fidena-festival-die-papierreise-workshop-1.html))

Conclusion

The Paper Journey is a loving introduction to the world of FIDENA: sensual, creative, and close to the imagination of children and families. Those who want to experience puppet theater not only visually but also through hands-on engagement and their own imagination should definitely plan to attend this event in Bochum. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/fidena-festival-die-papierreise-workshop-1.html))