When does the performance start

On Sunday, 17.05.2026 at 19:00; an introduction will be offered at 18:30.

How long is the performance

The playing time is 2 hours without a break.

What is the admission fee

Tickets are available depending on the price group; regularly from 11.50 euros. The published price levels of the Schauspielhaus apply.

Are there age or content warnings

Yes. The production addresses violence and sexual abuse and uses loud music. Recommendation from 10th grade onward.

How to get there and where can I park

Public transport stop Schauspielhaus with Tram 308 318 and Bus SB37 350 353 365; Parking garage P9 at the Schauspielhaus, flat rate of 4 euros from 18:00 on performance days.

Is the event barrier-free

Information on accessibility can be obtained from the theater box office; contact in advance if needed and reserve seats.

The Big Notebook in Bochum: War, Childhood, Goosebumps on the Big Stage Live

Name: The Big Notebook
Start: 2026-05-17T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Schauspielhaus Bochum

The Big Notebook in Bochum: A theater evening that goes under your skin

At the Schauspielhaus Bochum, Ágota Kristóf's harrowing novel unfolds as an intense stage event. Director Jette Steckel shapes it into a dense event experience: two hours of great acting without a break, carried by an outstanding ensemble and a tense, oppressive event atmosphere.

What it's about: Childhood in war – told without mercy

Two twin brothers write in their notebook what really happens in times of war – without embellishment. It turns into a precisely composed sequence of scenes on stage, which oscillates the audience's mood between breathless tension and shocked silence.

Production with pull: Visual power, rhythm, ensemble

Steckel's direction relies on clear organization and finely tuned audience address: strong images, pulsating sound, physical play. The event feels like a pull – dramaturgically tight, sharply defined in its statement, emotionally demanding.

Introduction beforehand: Context for a strong topic

Before the performance begins, there is an introduction. It provides backgrounds on the material, aesthetics, and event planning – ideal for experiencing the impact of the performance even more consciously.

Notes and responsibility

The production addresses violence and sexual abuse and partially uses loud music. Attendance is recommended from the 10th grade onward. The venue communicates transparently and responsibly – a clear sign of trustworthiness in event management.

Voices of fans

The reactions online are unmistakable: The Big Notebook enchants visitors.

Instagram: 'What a force on stage – goosebumps from the first minute on!'
Facebook: 'Strong ensemble, strong images. A theater evening that resonates.'

Conclusion

An intense theater experience with high artistic authority: moving, precise, uncompromising. Those who want to feel the power of great literature in a live moment should experience this performance at the Schauspielhaus Bochum.