Shakespeare's classic uniquely reworked

Romeo and Juliet returns to Bochum in an unusual stage adaptation. Barbara Bürk and Clemens Sienknecht modify Shakespeare's classic and give the well-known material a quirky new frame. The title of the performance makes it clear: the audience should not expect a simple unaltered representation of the classic drama, but an engagement with text, sound, and the familiar motifs of the original.

The performance takes place in the Kammerspiele of Schauspielhaus Bochum and begins on November 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The focus is on the special adaptation of Shakespeare's story about Romeo and Juliet. The classic material is combined with different text and a different melody. Thus, a stage version emerges that engages in a quirky way with the well-known work.

A classic in a new form

The names Romeo and Juliet are closely associated with Shakespeare. However, this production is not about merely retelling the classic. Barbara Bürk and Clemens Sienknecht aim for their adaptation to have its own perspective and transform the familiar material into a special theater experience. The altered text and the different melody are central cues to the artistic design of the evening.

Those interested in contemporary approaches to classical material can visit the performance at Schauspielhaus Bochum. The Kammerspiele provide the framework for this theater evening. The start is at 7:30 PM. Information regarding ticket prices, tickets, accessibility, and parking options is not provided in this event information and should be inquired directly at Schauspielhaus Bochum.

• Event: Romeo and Juliet – albeit with different text and also different melody
• Date: November 11, 2026
• Start: 7:30 PM
• Location: Kammerspiele of Schauspielhaus Bochum
• Adaptation: Barbara Bürk and Clemens Sienknecht