When does the reading in Bochum start?

The event starts on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where does the evening take place?

At Schauspielhaus Bochum, Königsallee 15, 44789 Bochum.

Will the book be signed?

Information regarding book signing is currently not available.

Who moderates the evening?

According to event details, Dunja Hayali moderates.

Is the event suitable for children?

No. According to the notice, the event is not suitable for children.

When does ticket sales start?

Ticket sales begin on September 9, 2026.

Tupoka Ogette transforms Bochum's Schauspielhaus into an evening full of origin and hope

Name: Tupoka Ogette: Nevertheless at Home - Reading in Bochum
Start: 2026-10-09T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-09T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Schauspielhaus Bochum

Tupoka Ogette brings a moving literary experience to Bochum with Nevertheless at Home

When Tupoka Ogette reads on October 9, 2026, at the Schauspielhaus Bochum, more than a classic reading takes place: It will be an author encounter with great linguistic force, political clarity, and emotional depth. Nevertheless at Home tells stories of origin, belonging, contradiction, and self-empowerment - hitting the core of present-day literature that does not shy away but looks closely.

A memoir between GDR history and self-assertion

Ogette's new book traces a life that unfolds between Sange, Southern Tanzania, Gera, and Berlin. The narrative combines personal memory with historical consciousness and opens the view on racism criticism, resilience, and family history. This literary quality makes the evening especially unique for readers: Here, biographical experience, societal discourse, and narrative precision merge into an intense evening marked by language and attitude.

Reading atmosphere at Schauspielhaus Bochum

The Schauspielhaus, with its concentrated theater atmosphere, provides the perfect setting for an evening focused on closeness, attention, and reflection. Moderated by Dunja Hayali, the conversation promises to illuminate not only the book but also the questions behind it: How does belonging arise? What does home mean when identity is contested? And how can one assert their own story against the demands of society?

An evening for all seeking literature as a space for insight

Nevertheless at Home stands for literary quality with social relevance. Ogette is known as a bestselling author and a prominent voice in the critique of racism; her new memoir expands this discourse with a very personal perspective. Those interested in readings, book premieres, moderated discussions, and contemporary literature will experience an evening that intellectually challenges and emotionally resonates.

Practical information about the event

The event begins on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 PM at Schauspielhaus Bochum. Ticket sales start according to the schedule on September 9, 2026. The evening is aimed at adults; explicit discussions on racism, sexism, eating disorders, sexual abuse, and violence will take place.

Conclusion: A literary evening with resonance

Anyone who experiences Tupoka Ogette live will meet an author who uses language as a tool for self-empowerment. Nevertheless at Home promises a moving evening between reading, conversation, and societal reflection. An event for all who want to not just read literature but experience it.