Name: Our Grandma Rode a Motorcycle in the Chicken Coop
Start: 2026-10-05T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-05T13:30:00+02:00
Location: Theater Traumbaum im KulturMagazin

A Theatrical Journey Through Time Full of Courage, Memory, and Ruhr Area Soul

With Our Grandma Rode a Motorcycle in the Chicken Coop, the Traumbaum Theater presents a touching children's and youth theater piece as part of the Anne Frank Cultural Weeks 2026 that makes history not just instructive, but experiential. The performance connects civic courage, family memory, and everyday life in the Ruhr Area into a concentrated stage experience for school classes and families.

When a Chicken Coop Becomes a Time Machine

At the center is a room full of junk, where the rooster Heini transforms a music chest into a time machine. Thus begins a journey into the childhood and youth of Rosa, an everyday hero between 1925 and 1945. The production relies on imagination, clear imagery, and a direct, accessible dramaturgy that immediately reaches young audiences.

Civic Courage as a Subtle, Powerful Motif

The piece tells not loudly, but insistently about responsibility, humanity, and courage in small acts. This perspective is precisely the charm: civic courage does not appear as a heroic exception, but as an attitude that can be learned early on. Thus, the production fits seamlessly into the cultural memory framework of the Anne Frank Cultural Weeks.

Theater Art for Young Eyes and Open Hearts

The theater atmosphere at KulturMagazin thrives on closeness, concentration, and a narrative tone that prioritizes imagery over cheap theatrics. The stage design, language, and performance style are aimed at children ages 7 and older, as well as school classes from grades 3 to 6. According to the theater, the performance lasts 55 minutes plus follow-up, a format that allows space for discussions and contextualization.

An Evening That Resonates

Those who experience this theater live do not see a museum on stage, but vibrant theatrical art with contemporary relevance. The piece opens an emotional access to German history and shows how powerful children's and youth theater can be when directing, dramaturgy, and theme support each other. A visit promises a clever, warm-hearted, and important cultural experience that resonates long after.