What age is the play suitable for?

The performance is suitable for children aged 5 and up.

How long does the performance last?

The duration is about 45 minutes, with no breaks.

Where does the performance take place?

At the Theaterrevier of Schauspielhaus Bochum, Prinz-Regent-Straße 50-60 in Bochum.

Is the Theaterrevier accessible?

Yes, according to theater information, access to the Theaterrevier is at ground level and there are accessible restrooms.

Are there parking facilities on site?

Free parking is available around the Theaterrevier.

How to get there using public transport?

Recommended is the stop Knappenstraße/Zeche with bus 353 from Bochum Main Station.

The NOhorn unfolds a sparkling evening full of contradiction at the Bochum Theaterrevier

Name: The NOhorn
Start: 2026-06-06T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-06T17:45:00+02:00
Location: Theaterrevier

A stubborn fairy tale with wit, pace, and heart at the Theaterrevier

When the NOhorn makes its favorite sound the rule of the stage, a children's book transforms into a fine theatrical experience full of wordplay, rhythm, and individuality. The Bochum production at the Theaterrevier brings Marc-Uwe Kling's successful material to the stage for audiences aged 5 and up, turning the Heart Forest into a poetic place of contradiction.

A play about saying no that sounds immediately familiar to children

At the center is a unicorn that no longer wants to participate in a world of cotton candy and constant happiness. It says no, it contradicts, it withdraws from the rosy harmony. This is precisely what makes the production intriguing: the play tells, with ease, about self-affirmation, friendship, and the right to individuality. The dramaturgy follows a clear, child-friendly line without smoothing out the humor of the original.

Direction, characters, and style: precise, lively, charming

The Bochum version relies on a dense performance format that brings the audience close to the characters. The NOhorn, the WHATbear, the DOG-ounter, and the KingsDOUghter form a comedic quartet that plays with language and contrasts. Directed by Thorsten Bihegue, the adaptation condenses the source material into a concentrated performance without breaks, gaining its pace from the dialogues, the physicality, and the imagination of the ensemble.

Why the Theaterrevier is the perfect place

With its 99 seats, the Theaterrevier offers an intimate theater atmosphere where every hesitation, every amazement, and every audience reaction becomes immediately palpable. The former Zeche Eins is now the performance venue for the Young Schauspielhaus, making it a place where children's and youth theater takes place with special closeness to the audience. This spatial intimacy enhances the effect of the stage experience.

Family theater with a clear profile

The performance is aimed at children aged 5 and up and remains pleasantly compact at 45 minutes. Thus, The NOhorn is suitable for young theater visitors as well as for adults seeking a clever, humorous, and imaginative perspective on being different. The scene in the Heart Forest is not just illustrated but is made experientially accessible as a vibrant play world.

Conclusion: A clever children's play with charm and a distinctive style

Anyone looking for a lovingly told, pointed, and atmospherically dense play for the whole family will find a strong reason to visit the Theaterrevier. The NOhorn promises a delightful, warm-hearted, and also distinctive stage experience. Best experienced live and join in the stubborn fun yourself.