How long does the performance last

The performance lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes without intermission.

Are there special accessibility notes

Yes, the venue is accessible. Disabled parking is available in parking garage P9; an elevator leads to Shakespeareplatz, from there it goes over Königsallee to Schauspielhaus.

What ticket prices apply on Friday evening

For Schauspielhaus and Kammerspiele, regular price groups 1–4 apply on Friday: 41.00 / 31.50 / 23.00 / 12.50 euros; discounts available.

Is public transport included in the ticket

Yes, since September 2025 the theater ticket serves as a travel pass on the day of the performance in the VRR (2nd class), fare level B for tariff zone 36 Bochum.

When does entry begin

Information to follow. Usually, the house opens in good time before the start; specific entry times are communicated by the theater.

Where is the box office and how do I contact the theater

The box office and ticket office are located at Schauspielhaus, Königsallee 15, 44789 Bochum. Phone: +49 234 3333 5555.

Frankenstein in Bochum: Thundering Myth, Modern Questions, Grand Stage

Name: Frankenstein
Start: 2026-05-15T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-15T23:15:00+02:00
Location: Schauspielhaus Bochum

Frankenstein at Schauspielhaus Bochum: Storm, Creation, Stage Magic

An evening that links the pulse of Romanticism with the present: Tom Schneider ignites Mary Shelley's myth at Schauspielhaus Bochum as a dense stage experience. Between bright lighting moods, physical acting, and precise dramaturgy, a vibrant theater atmosphere emerges, where scientific curiosity and pangs of conscience meet.

The Idea Sparks: Mary Shelley's Room of Her Own

The production takes us back to Lake Geneva in the year 1816. In the cool summer, fed by conversations about electricity, somnambulism, and the question of the principle of life, Shelley's Frankenstein grows. Schneider focuses on the creation space: a stage design as an atelier where thoughts flicker like lightning, and costumes frame the characters between vision and responsibility.

Production with Bite: Rhythm, Precision, Strong Images

Musically condensed scenes, choreographic accuracy, pointed direction: The creature demands its existence, Victor Frankenstein recoils - a dramatic pull develops. The acting craft of Karin Moog, Victor IJdens, and Oliver Möller unfolds a physical intensity; the acoustics support, light and shadow model feelings. Thus, the laboratory tips into a moral experimentation.

Dramaturgy with Contemporary Pressure

When matter challenges the soul and creation fights back, the stage directs the gaze into today: biotechnology, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence. The Bochum version uses excerpts from Thomas Melles' 'Dirty Creation' and sharpens the discourse. A theater evening that provides questions instead of answers - and thereby resonates.

Audience Reactions and Press Feedback

The audience reaction describes an intense, mysterious evening that stimulates mind and heart. Press resonance highlights the multifaceted stage performance and the excellent ensemble.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions of theater lovers are clear: Frankenstein captivates the audience.

Instagram: 'An extraordinary production that gets under your skin!'
Facebook: 'Great images, precise direction - absolutely worth seeing.'

Conclusion

Expect an atmospherically charged theater experience between creator madness and the question of guilt. Precise direction, visually strong stage design, and a present ensemble make Frankenstein in Bochum an unforgettable evening. Experience this piece live - on the grand stage, Mary Shelley's vision gains new presence.