When does the performance start

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 16:00 at Schauspielhaus Bochum.

How long does the event last

The event is expected to end around 19:00.

What does a ticket cost

On Sunday afternoon, regular prices range from 12.50 to 41.00 Euros depending on seating category.

Is there a combo ticket for public transport

Yes, the theater ticket is valid on the event day as a VRR combo ticket in price category B for round trip.

In the parking garage P9 at the Schauspielhaus. Theater rate 4.00 Euros, payment at the machine possible before the performance.

Is there a concert afterwards

Shostakovich's 10th Symphony will be performed at the Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr during the first four performances.

Great theater, strong emotions: Life and Destiny touches and electrifies

Name: Life and Destiny
Start: 2026-04-26T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-26T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Schauspielhaus Bochum

Great theater meets great symphony: Life and Destiny in Bochum

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Schauspielhaus Bochum will transform into a vibrant resonance space for literature, music, and strong emotions. The stage adaptation of Vasily Grossman's epochal novel Life and Destiny unfolds a dense event atmosphere before Dmitri Shostakovich's 10th Symphony resonates on the first four dates in the Anneliese Brost Musikforum Ruhr – a cooperation with the Bochum Symphony Orchestra.

An event experience with magnetic appeal

Directed by Johan Simons. With precise event planning and clever target audience communication, the staging condenses the web of fronts, camps, and living rooms into a gripping theatrical journey. Featured are Pierre Bokma, Elsie de Brauw, Jele Brückner, Konstantin Bühler, Guy Clemens, Linde Dercon, Victor IJdens, Risto Kübar, Carla Richardsen, and Mara Romei. The result: an audience mood oscillating between breathless tension and quiet empathy.

Shostakovich as an echo of history

The 10th Symphony (1953) unfolds – in cooperation with the Bochum Symphony Orchestra under GMD Tung-Chieh Chuang – sound layers that expand the stage events. The symphonic force reflects Grossman's questions about conscience, power, and humanity, creating a holistic event experience.

Sensory impressions: light, sound, intimacy

Well-placed lighting, concentrated moments of play, and the acoustic presence of the house create an intense atmosphere. The organization impresses: clear wayfinding, compact timing, and an audience-centric event dramaturgy – event management at a high level.

Fans' voices

The reactions online are clear: Life and Destiny delights the visitors.

Instagram: 'Can't wait – literature and orchestra in one evening!'
Facebook: 'Schauspielhaus Bochum delivers great theater again – we are in!'
YouTube: 'Shostakovich's Tenth afterwards – goosebumps guaranteed.'

Conclusion

An extraordinary cultural evening that speaks to both mind and heart. Experience the connection of great acting and symphonic power – live at Schauspielhaus Bochum.

Life and Destiny in Bochum: Strong Theater at Schauspielhaus

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