When does the performance start?

The performance starts on November 1, 2026, at 16:00.

How long does the piece last?

According to the season brochure, the performance lasts about 50 minutes.

What age is the theater piece suitable for?

The production is recommended for children aged 5 and up.

How much does a ticket cost?

The ticket price is 5 euros in online sales through Reservix.

Where does the performance take place?

It will be played in FOYER III of Theater Duisburg at Opernplatz in Duisburg.

Is the venue barrier-free?

FOYER III is not barrier-free accessible and can only be reached via stairs, according to Theater Duisburg.

Fairy Tales, Clowning, and Courage: Theater Duisburg Presents a Clever Children's Play

Name: From One Who Set Out to Learn to Fear
Start: 2026-11-01T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T17:50:00+01:00
Location: FOYER III

Fairy Tale Fear Pleasure in FOYER III: A Clown Theater for Young Theater Explorers

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Theater Duisburg opens a small, fine gate into the world of fairy tales with From One Who Set Out to Learn to Fear. In FOYER III, clowning, figures of role models, and the living language of children's theater meet in a stage experience that feels playful, clever, and immediate.

When the Fairy Tale Forest Becomes a Test Setup

The staging by Rainer Besel relies on clear images and strong theatrical signs: a backpack, a high seat, a fairy tale forest. Little more is needed to shape an attentively observed story about courage, fear, and expectation from the Grim material. Two clowns, Gebrr and Grimm, engage in a game of questions: Who is afraid of what, who is allowed to be strong, who shows weakness? Thus unfolds a child-friendly dramaturgy that begins with humor and scores with fine observation.

Clown Theater with Heart, Tempo, and Role Play

Especially in children's theater, the balance of comedy, rhythm, and precision is crucial. Here, the acting carries the evening: physically, directly, with great attention to audience reactions and theater atmosphere. The piece stays close to the children's imagination while simultaneously opening a space for questions about role behavior and role expectations. This mix gives the fairy tale material a presence that neither teaches nor lectures but rather inspires.

FOYER III as an Intimate Play Space

FOYER III in Theater Duisburg is intentionally small with 99 seats, making it ideal for performances that require closeness. The space allows for direct encounters, clear acoustics, and that concentrated tension which often makes small productions feel larger than some festive halls. The theater atmosphere here is not a backdrop but part of the staging: close, lively, concentrated.

A Fairy Tale About Fear, Courage, and Being Different

Of course, the material does not stop at the well-known Grim motif. Besel's adaptation lightly inquires about belonging, self-image, and the pressure to be as others expect. Exactly therein lies the strength of this presentation format: It combines fairy tale magic with pedagogical sensitivity, creating a stage experience that takes children seriously and engages adults.

Conclusion: Those looking for imaginative children's theater with wit, tempo, and a clear heart will find an afternoon full of fairy tale joy and clever entertainment in FOYER III. From One Who Set Out to Learn to Fear promises a lively theater experience that inspires courage and remains memorable. Definitely experience it live.