Catarina or On the Beauty of Killing Fascists in Bochum: Political Theater at the Schauspielhaus
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An evening that challenges and captivates the audience at the Schauspielhaus Bochum
With Catarina or On the Beauty of Killing Fascists, the Schauspielhaus Bochum presents a politically charged theatrical experience on June 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM, which consolidates tradition, morality, and resistance in a single family story. The play by Tiago Rodrigues will be shown as a German language premiere at the Schauspielhaus and will run with an option for a subsequent audience discussion based on the Bochum program. ([schauspielhausbochum.de](https://www.schauspielhausbochum.de/d/files/Pressemappe_Programm_25_26_2.pdf))
Between Family Ritual and Ideological Friction
At the center is a Portuguese family that has maintained a brutal ritual for generations: On the anniversary of Catarina Eufémia's murder, a fascist is killed. The production starts exactly where habit, political conviction, and conscience collide. The evening derives its tension from this friction - and from the question of whether violence can ever be considered a legitimate means of defending freedom. ([schauspielhausbochum.de](https://www.schauspielhausbochum.de/d/files/Pressemappe_Programm_25_26_2.pdf))
Directing with an International Profile
Director Mateja Koležnik brings the material to the Bochum stage for the first time in German. The Bochum audience is already familiar with her name: Her work Children of the Sun was invited to the Theatertreffen in 2023. Author Tiago Rodrigues has been the director of the Festival d’Avignon since 2023 and has received international acclaim for the original piece. This lends the production authority, aesthetic precision, and a strong European signature. ([schauspielhausbochum.de](https://www.schauspielhausbochum.de/d/files/Pressemappe_Programm_25_26_2.pdf))
Atmosphere of the Theater Evening
The performance at the Schauspielhaus Bochum promises no light entertainment, but a dense event experience with political force, precise ensemble work, and a theme that lingers long after. The formality of the house, its central location on Königsallee, and its good accessibility make visiting the theater comfortably planned. ([schauspielhausbochum.de](https://www.schauspielhausbochum.de/de/stuecke/26901/catarina-oder-von-der-schoenheit-faschisten-zu-toeten))
Practical Information for Your Visit
The performance begins on June 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM and is expected to end at approximately 9:10 PM. The Schauspielhaus Bochum offers accessible entrances, two wheelchair spaces, an accessible restroom facility, and nearby disabled parking in the parking garage P9. The schedule also provides advance sales information for this date. ([schauspielhausbochum.de](https://www.schauspielhausbochum.de/de/stuecke/26901/catarina-oder-von-der-schoenheit-faschisten-zu-toeten))
Conclusion
For those seeking great theater with a clear stance, strong language, and a provocative theme at the highest level, this evening offers conversation material and intensity. Catarina or On the Beauty of Killing Fascists at the Schauspielhaus Bochum is an event for all who understand theater as a genuine experience and not just a routine. ([schauspielhausbochum.de](https://www.schauspielhausbochum.de/d/files/Pressemappe_Programm_25_26_2.pdf))
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