What age is the performance suitable for?

According to the event information, the piece is suitable for children aged 8 and above and for school classes from 4th to 6th grades.

How long does the piece last?

The performance lasts about 55 minutes plus a debrief.

How much is the admission?

The admission is 6 euros per person.

Where does the performance take place?

At Theater Traumbaum in the KulturMagazin at Lothringerstr. 36c, 44805 Bochum.

Is the event barrier-free?

Yes, the event information indicates that the performance is barrier-free.

Do you have to register?

Yes, registration is required. Additionally, advance ticket sales are possible.

Poetic theater about justice: Mr. Nobody and Mrs. Anywhere in Bochum

Name: Mr. Nobody and Mrs. Anywhere as part of the Anne Frank Cultural Weeks 2026
Start: 2026-11-25T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-25T12:30:00+01:00
Location: Theater Traumbaum im KulturMagazin

A touching play about justice, poverty, and human dignity

With Mr. Nobody and Mrs. Anywhere, the Traumbaum Theater presents a sensitive clown theater piece on stage as part of the Anne Frank Cultural Weeks 2026, appealing to both children and adults. The performance combines poetic imagery, subtle humor, and a clear social stance into a theatrical experience that resonates long after.

When a city becomes a small paradise

At the center are two characters who stand at the edge of ordinary life: Mr. Nobody and Mrs. Anywhere. They have no home and no job, yet they carry dreams, longing, and dignity within them. This is precisely what gives the piece its emotional power. In a ventilation shaft at the back of the pedestrian zone, this strangely warm place on the edge of the center, a world full of small wonders unfolds.

Clown theater with a sharp eye on reality

The play does not dryly recount poverty but opens a sensual access through rhythm, situational comedy, and child-friendly dramaturgy. The production focuses on closeness rather than distance: The audience experiences how everyday need gives rise to questions of justice, participation, and the value of each individual. It is this connection of lightness and seriousness that makes the atmosphere of the theater so special.

A material that takes children seriously and does not spare adults

The Traumbaum Theater is known for its work on socially relevant themes. Here, too, the production does not stop at mere morality. It invites engagement without lecturing and creates space for audience reactions, reflection, and conversation. The Anne Frank Cultural Weeks also give the evening a clear historical and political resonance.

Theatrical experience with a stance

Those who attend this piece will not experience a loud display of effects, but precise theatrical craftsmanship: clear character guidance, accessible imagery, and a dramaturgy that gently introduces the audience to a difficult topic. This is where the strength of this performance lies. It touches without overwhelming, and it remains in memory because it connects compassion with concrete scene images.

Conclusion: Mr. Nobody and Mrs. Anywhere promises an moving theater visit for school classes, families, and all who appreciate good children's and youth theater with a social core. Those wishing to experience touching theater art with a sense of justice should see this performance live.