When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 19:30.

Where will The Last Summer be performed?

The performance takes place in the Kammerspiele of the Schauspielhaus Bochum at Königsallee 15 in 44789 Bochum.

How long does the performance last?

The schedule indicates a performance time from 19:30 to approximately 21:10.

What does a ticket cost?

For performances from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, regular prices in the Kammerspiele start at €12.50. Depending on the price group, additional regular and reduced prices apply.

What is the basis for the production?

The Last Summer is freely based on Kurt Tucholsky's story Schloss Gripsholm.

How can I reach the Kammerspiele?

The Schauspielhaus stop is served by bus lines SB 37, CE 31, 353, 354, and 365, as well as subway lines 308 and 318.

The Last Summer in Bochum: When Sunny Lightness Begins to Tip Politically

Name: The Last Summer
Start: 2026-11-21T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-21T21:10:00+01:00
Location: Kammerspiele

The Last Summer: Between Summer Idyl and Political Storm

A seemingly carefree vacation, the sparkle of a Swedish lake, and the pressing sense of an impending disaster: The Schauspielhaus Bochum brings The Last Summer to the stage at the Kammerspiele on November 21, 2026. The production by Mathias Spaan is freely based on Kurt Tucholsky's narrative Schloss Gripsholm and combines literary lightness with a keenly observed view of the political tensions of the late Weimar Republic.

A Holiday World with Cracks

Mariefred, Sweden, August 1929: couple's vacation, blue lakes, green meadows, rowing, schnapps, and cheerful distractions. The stage initially opens a space for relaxation, where news from home seems far away. But beneath the summery surface, the dramaturgy of misfortune is already at work. While the characters celebrate their freedom, the political climate in Germany is intensifying.

Tucholsky's Fine Resistance

Kurt Tucholsky is considered one of the most perceptive political writers of his time. His texts combine wit, melancholy, and precise social analysis. The production takes up this tension and asks how a summer story can be told when winter is already on the horizon. Letters, newspaper clippings, and contemporary voices expand the literary foundation into a theatrical evening about repression, responsibility, and the fragile permission for lightness.

Direction between Comedy and Threat

Mathias Spaan, Nestroy Award winner and most recently house director at the Bern stages, develops a production that oscillates between holiday idyll and the broader political climate. The direction emphasizes the contrast between sunny surface and growing anxiety. Set design and costumes depict a world whose summery colors are increasingly overshadowed by the shadows of time. Live music by Tom Gatza enhances the atmosphere and gives the stage experience its own rhythmic pulse.

Art of Acting with Historical Resonance

Konstantin Bühler, Linde Dercon, and Payam Yazdani stand at the center of this evening of theater. Their characters navigate between private happiness, political blindness, and the question of how much responsibility a person has for their present. The dramaturgy by Marvin L. T. Müller connects Tucholsky's literary foundation with historical memory images and contemporary perspectives. Thus, a theater evening emerges that not only looks back but touches the present directly.

An Evening for Attentive Senses

The Kammerspiele become a resonating space of a world where laughter and unrest lie close together. The acoustics of the live music, the changing light moods, and the play with idyllic and threatening stage images guide the audience through an evening full of atmospheric breaks. It is precisely from this change that the production derives its tension: The light appears precious because it is endangered.

Conclusion: A Summer that Does Not Fade

The Last Summer promises a multifaceted stage experience about Kurt Tucholsky, political vigilance, and the longing for a carefree life. Those who experience theater as a place of memory, sensory experience, and social debate will find an evening with literary depth and contemporary urgency in the Kammerspiele. Secure your tickets and experience this production live in Bochum.