When does Louise K. Böhm's Cascades take place in Bochum?

The author's reading with music takes place on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 8 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Oval Office of the Schauspielhaus Bochum at Königsallee 15 in 44789 Bochum.

What can the audience expect?

The audience will experience an author's reading with music of Louise K. Böhm's debut novel Cascades. The focus is on friendship, origins, belonging, and memory.

How does entry work in the Oval Office?

For events in the Oval Office, according to Schauspielhaus Bochum, the Pay-what-you-want principle applies. The ticket price can be chosen by the visitor.

Is the event suitable for literature enthusiasts?

Yes. The event is aimed at those interested in contemporary literature, readings with music, and socially relevant topics such as classism and friendship.

Is the Oval Office an indoor venue?

Yes. The Oval Office is a stage and event space in the Schauspielhaus Bochum.

Cascades in the Oval Office: Louise K. Böhm connects friendship, origins, and music

Name: Louise K. Böhm: Cascades
Start: 2026-12-13T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-13T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Oval Office

Louise K. Böhm: Cascades – Literature meets Music in the Oval Office

On December 13, 2026, the Oval Office of the Schauspielhaus Bochum will become a resonating space for Louise K. Böhm's debut novel Cascades. The author's reading accompanied by music combines precise contemporary literature, personal memory, and an atmospheric stage form where text and sound intertwine.

A story about origins, friendship, and belonging

At the center is Jojo, a young student of molecular biology, who constantly wonders at university whether she truly belongs. While working in the lab gives her stability, a new sign of life from her former best friend Yara brings back suppressed memories. The relationship with Yara, marked by closeness, loss, and unspoken questions, forms the emotional core of the novel.

Literary cascades between everyday life and inner movement

Louise K. Böhm writes about growing up in the 2010s, about classism, financial worries, mental strain, and the complicated forms of human connection. Her language is considered direct, precisely rhythmized, and yet poetic. The examination of her work highlights a contemporary literature that makes social origin visible not as background noise but as a defining experience.

Author's reading with music

The event follows the concept of the Oval Office, a variable space for new artistic impulses at the Schauspielhaus Bochum. Here, literature, music, conversation, and performative forms meet. The musical accompaniment expands the reading into a second layer of perception and creates a concentrated exhibition atmosphere for language, rhythm, and memory.

Louise K. Böhm and her literary debut

Louise K. Böhm, born in 2000 in Berlin, studied Creative Writing, Cultural Journalism, and Cultural Policy in Hildesheim. Her texts have appeared in literary magazines and anthologies. With Cascades, she presents her first novel, intertwining questions of guilt, forgetting, social origin, and friendship. The author combines literary observation with cultural education and a sensitive analysis of contemporary realities of life.

Conclusion: An intense art experience for literature lovers

Louise K. Böhm's Cascades promises an aesthetic experience in the Oval Office between reading, music, and scenic concentration. Those who want to experience contemporary literature, multi-faceted characters, and the immediate power of spoken word will find a special access to a much-discussed debut on this evening. The visit invites a new perspective on friendship, origin, and belonging.