When does the performance begin?

The performance starts on July 15, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

What is the ticket price?

The ticket price is stated as starting from 15 euros.

Where will the play take place?

The play will be performed at Duisburg Theater – On the stage, at the Opernplatz in Duisburg.

How long does the evening last?

The performance is indicated to end around 8:40 PM, lasting approximately 70 minutes.

Is the play more for children or adults?

The production is described as puppet theater for adults with live music.

Are there any notes on accessibility and visits?

Duisburg Theater informs on its website about visits, arrival, and limited accessibility.

Rilke's poetry becomes touching puppet theater with live music in Duisburg

Name: And then and sometimes a white elephant
Start: 2026-07-15T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-15T22:40:00+02:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – Auf der Bühne

Rainer Maria Rilke becomes a poetic puppet theater in Duisburg

With And then and sometimes a white elephant, an evening of poetry, play, and live music unfolds at the Duisburg Theater. The production by Bühne Cipolla combines Rainer Maria Rilke's poems with a touching narrative about guilt, forgiveness, and what people can do to and forgive each other. The event on July 15, 2026, at 7:30 PM promises a concentrated stage experience that leads language, sound, and puppet play into a dense theater atmosphere. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/und-dann-und-wann-ein-weier-elefant-0/))

When poems become scenes

Rilke's verses possess a rare stage power: they do not shine loudly; they glow. This is exactly what this puppet theater for adults with live music draws its effect from. Well-known poems like The Panther or The Carousel do not appear as museal treasures, but as living linguistic spaces where rhythm, imagery, and emotional tension permeate each other. The production captures Rilke's poetic world and translates it into movements, light moods, and musical lines that finely nuance the evening. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/a-z/antigone/))

Puppet theater with emotional depth

At the center stands not only the poetry but also a story of loss and inner turmoil: Luisa encounters comfort, pain, and a secret that gradually deepens. This dramatic connection gives the evening weight and presence. The combination of figures, music, and acting creates that closeness which is especially precious in theater: The audience does not merely see a narrative; they experience a state. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/und-dann-und-wann-ein-weier-elefant-0/?utm_source=openai))

Duisburg Theater as a precise resonance space

The Duisburg Theater, with its central location at the Opernplatz, provides the suitable framework for this production. The large hall is among the notable stages of the house; depending on the seating arrangement, it can accommodate up to 1,117 guests. The historical building combines architectural dignity with a vibrant tradition of performance. Relevant for visitors: The house indicates limited accessibility and provides information about arrival, cloakroom, and visitor service on the official website. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/ihr-besuch/?utm_source=openai))

An evening for listeners who love images in their heads

Those who appreciate poetic theater, puppet play, and live music will find a performance here with fine craftsmanship and emotional depth. The evening is aimed at an audience that wants to not only understand language but to hear, see, and physically feel it. For Duisburg, this creates an event that stands out from everyday life and transforms the stage into a place of transformation. A visit is particularly worthwhile for all who want to experience Rilke not as school material but as contemporary art. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/und-dann-und-wann-ein-weier-elefant-0/))