When does the reading in Bochum start?

The event begins on 09.10.2026 at 19:30.

Where does the evening take place?

At Schauspielhaus Bochum, Königsallee 15, 44789 Bochum.

Who is the focus of the evening?

Tupoka Ogette reads from her memoir Still at Home and discusses her life story.

Is there a moderation?

Yes, the event will be accompanied by Dunja Hayali.

Is the event suitable for children?

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

How do I get to the venue best?

The Schauspielhaus stop is nearby. There are also parking options in the P9 parking garage at the Schauspielhaus.

Tupoka Ogette brings an emotional evening to Schauspielhaus Bochum with Still at Home

Name: Tupoka Ogette reads in Bochum: Still at Home
Start: 2026-10-09T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-09T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Schauspielhaus Bochum

An evening about belonging, resistance, and the power of storytelling

With lit.RUHR 2026: Still at Home, on October 9, 2026, a reading will take the stage at Schauspielhaus Bochum that goes far beyond a classic literary format. Tupoka Ogette reads from her new memoir and opens a space for remembrance, self-empowerment, and the question of how home arises in the interplay of origin, history, and social reality.

A literary experience with social impact

Ogette's texts combine biographical accuracy with linguistic clarity. This makes the evening a meeting with the author of special intensity: personal, reflective, and carried by a voice that already holds weight in cultural discourse. Those who value literature as a space for understanding will not experience merely a presentation of a book but an atmosphere of reading where language becomes a stance.

A memoir between East Germany, Kreuzberg, and the present

Still at Home tells of growing up, belonging, loss, love, resilience, and the struggle for one's own place in the world. The event places these memories in a broader context: it is about racism critique, German contemporary history, and a literary form that connects personal experience with political precision. The special quality of this evening lies precisely in that.

Dunja Hayali in conversation with a formative voice

The reading will be accompanied by Dunja Hayali. This promises no distant literary operation, but a lively conversation about self-empowerment, vulnerability, and courage. For the audience, this creates an evening that is intellectually demanding and emotionally moving at the same time.

Schauspielhaus Bochum: a fitting place for a strong literary voice

The Schauspielhaus at Königsallee 15 is known as a theater address in Bochum and is well-connected. The Schauspielhaus stop is nearby, and there are also parking options in the P9 parking garage at the Schauspielhaus. This makes the visit also organizationally easy to plan. Here, the literary experience meets a venue with clear stage presence and an appropriate atmosphere.

Conclusion

Those interested in contemporary literature, autobiographical texts, and socially relevant readings should definitely mark this date. Tupoka Ogette in Bochum promises an evening that resonates, sparks discussions, and connects the audience with an impressive literary voice. Being there live is worth it.