When does the performance start?

The performance begins on 25.06.2026 at 19:30.

Where does the piece take place?

At Theater Duisburg – FOYER III, Opernplatz, 47051 Duisburg.

Is the venue accessible for those with disabilities?

According to Theater Duisburg, FOYER III is only accessible by stairs and therefore not wheelchair accessible.

How do I get to the theater by public transport?

The theater is located near the main train station and is easily reachable by subway, tram, and bus; the König-Heinrich-Platz stop is nearby.

Are there parking facilities nearby?

Yes, nearby are the König-Heinrich-Platz underground garage and City Palais with evening tariffs.

What is ‘Being Freddie Mercury’ about?

The production is a collage of songs, texts, and music surrounding Freddie Mercury and his artistic biography.

Freddie Mercury shines anew: Intense theater evening in Duisburg FOYER III

Name: Being Freddie Mercury
Start: 2026-06-25T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-25T22:50:00+02:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – FOYER III

A music theater evening full of brilliance, grandeur, and longing

“Being Freddie Mercury” brings the aura of one of the most charismatic stage personalities of the 20th century into an intimate, immediately accessible theater space at the Theater Duisburg. Kai Bettermann and Ursula Wawroschek blend songs, texts, and music into a collage that presents Freddie Mercury not as a monument, but as a living artistic figure. The piece is designed as a music evening and acting experience, tying into the special atmosphere of FOYER III, created in the Duisburg theater for extraordinary productions. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/a-z/being-freddie-mercury/))

Freddie Mercury between myth and man

The evening starts with the grand outlines: Farrokh Bulsara, the transformation into Freddie Mercury, the meteoric rise with Queen, the iconic musical language between operatic gesture, pop, and rock. The official description of the piece highlights that the songs become newly accessible for piano and cello, translating the bombastic sound into a chamber musical closeness. This is precisely where the charm of this production lies: it brings the legend from the arena into the human distance of a stage space, where every gesture, every breath, and every pause gains weight. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/a-z/being-freddie-mercury/))

A collage with dramatic precision

The title promises no simple homage, but a theatrical approach. The dramaturgy works with contrasts: between pathos and vulnerability, between glamour and biographical depth, between rock anthem and quiet reflection. Kai Bettermann describes on his official page that he goes far beyond clichés and shapes vivid movements from biographical details. This promises a stage experience that appeals not only to Queen fans but also to viewers who appreciate precise acting and musical storytelling. ([kai-bettermann.de](https://www.kai-bettermann.de/))

FOYER III: Closeness instead of distance

The Theater Duisburg offers the appropriate resonance space for this evening. FOYER III has 99 seats and is regarded as a studio for extraordinary theater productions; also, the opera foyer and FOYER III are only accessible via stairs. For visitors, this creates an intense, concentrated space with immediate theater atmosphere, where audience and stage almost blend into one. Those sitting there do not experience a distant large production but a close, breathing stage event. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/ihr-besuch/?utm_source=openai))

Travel, access, and visitor experience

The Theater Duisburg is centrally located at the Opera Square, just a few minutes' walk from Königstraße and about ten minutes from the main train station. Public transport options include subway, tram, and bus; additionally, the underground garages König-Heinrich-Platz and City Palais are nearby. Accessibility is limited in the historic building, and access to the opera foyer and FOYER III is via stairs. The venue provides clear information and services for planning the theater visit. ([operamrhein.de](https://www.operamrhein.de/ihr-besuch/theater-duisburg/?a=anfahrt-dui))

Conclusion

“Being Freddie Mercury” promises an evening between musical ecstasy and concentrated closeness, between pop icon and stage figure. Those who want to not only hear Freddie Mercury but experience him theatrically will find here a stylish, sonorous, and emotionally intense theater evening. A must for cultural enthusiasts, Queen lovers, and anyone who appreciates strong acting in a small format. Experience it live at the Theater Duisburg. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/a-z/being-freddie-mercury/))