When does Dude, what is that?? take place?

The event takes place on Thursday, January 14, 2027, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Where will the play be performed?

Dude, what is that?? will be performed in FOYER III of the Theater Duisburg at Opernplatz in 47051 Duisburg.

How much do the tickets cost?

The researched ticket price starts at 13.50 euros.

How long does the performance last?

The schedule mentions about 45 minutes for the piece and a subsequent discussion of about 15 minutes.

What is the play about?

The documentary play deals with first love vibes, crushes, nude pictures, digital communication, and the important word no.

Is the event suitable for young people?

The play is aimed at young people and is created in close collaboration with Duisburg schools and a youth center.

When chats escalate: Katharina Böhrke brings Duisburg to laughter and reflection

Name: Dude, what is that??
Start: 2027-01-14T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-14T11:00:00+01:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – FOYER III

Dude, what is that??: When youth culture hits the stage

A mobile phone vibrates, a message causes furrowed brows, and suddenly the big question is in the room: Dude, what is that??. Katharina Böhrke's documentary play in FOYER III of the Theater Duisburg examines first love vibes, crushes, nude pictures, and the important word no – directly, relatable, and with a good portion of wit.

Between crush, chat, and clear boundaries

The production looks at where everyday life, digital communication, and feelings collide. Why are nude pictures sent? What lies behind the desire for attention? And how does it feel when a message suddenly crosses a boundary? The play transforms these questions into a lively stage encounter with a documentary approach.

Documentary theater with direct address

This is not about moral presentation but about real life worlds. Katharina Böhrke develops the play in close collaboration with young individuals from Duisburg, including those from Karl-Lehr-Realschule, Gesamtschule Walsum, Landfermann-Gymnasium, and a Duisburg youth center. This creates theater by young people for young people – with closeness, attitude, and an audience reaction that is right in the heart of the action from the very first moment.

Punchlines, timing, and an important no

The comedy atmosphere arises not from slapstick on demand but through precise timing, everyday language, and situations in which many can recognize themselves. Between stand-up styling, theater, and cabaret, a punchline flashes that first makes you laugh and then makes you think. The stage presence remains immediate, the interaction mentally open, and the humor pleasantly alert.

A compact laughing experience in FOYER III

The piece lasts about 45 minutes according to the schedule and is followed by a 15-minute talk. This leaves enough space for questions, discussions, and exchanges about digital closeness, personal boundaries, and respectful communication. A format that does not end with the final applause but continues to resonate in the mind a little longer.

Conclusion: Visitors can expect a contemporary play with a humorous edge, direct language, and a theme that is hardly closer to everyday life. Anyone who wants to experience youth theater with attitude, pointed timing, and genuine laughter should discover Katharina Böhrke's Dude, what is that?? live at the Theater Duisburg.