When does the performance start?

The performance starts on October 8, 2026, at 19:30.

What is the admission fee?

The ticket price is 15 Euros according to the schedule.

How long does the evening last?

The stated duration is about 2 hours including a break.

Where does the performance take place?

At Duisburg Theater on the stage in the Opernplatz area, 47051 Duisburg.

Is the venue accessible?

Duisburg Theater has limited accessibility, with a ramp, accessible toilet, and wheelchair spaces. However, there is no elevator for FOYER III.

Are there parking facilities for people with disabilities?

Yes, according to Duisburg Theater, there are two disabled parking spaces on Moselstraße.

Experience Hans Albers at Duisburg Theater: Live Music, Myth, and Melancholy

Name: Hans Albers – His Life, His Songs
Start: 2026-10-08T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Theater Duisburg – Auf der Bühne

Hans Albers on Stage: A Theatrical Journey between Myth, Music, and Melancholy

On this evening at the Duisburg Theater, a stage life unfolds rather than a monument is erected. Hans Albers – His Life, His Songs takes the audience into the colorful figure of a star whose voice, role image, and aura have shaped German entertainment history.

An Evening of Light and Shadow

The production by Dirk Witthuhn and Wolfgang Völkl portrays Hans Albers not as a smooth legend but as a contradictory personality with brilliance, friction, and historical depth. Well-known songs like Komm auf die Schaukel, Luise, Hoppla, jetzt komm ich, and La Paloma meet less familiar musical finds. This creates a stage experience that not only recalls but also questions anew.

Music, Biography, and Theater Atmosphere

The evening works with the tension between chanson, acting, and biographical narration. Hans Albers appears as a Ufa star, as a pivotal figure of the German sound film, and as an artist with significant popular appeal. At the same time, the production illuminates the shadow sides of his career. It is precisely this dramaturgical mix of nostalgia and critical perspective that gives the performance its charm.

The Special Play in FOYER III

The stage at Duisburg Theater creates immediate proximity between the performers and the audience in the FOYER III. The space is designed for extraordinary theater productions with only 99 seats. This enhances the audience's reaction: every twist, every musical line, every glance gains weight. Those who sit here do not experience a distant portrait but a concentrated encounter with theater art in the finest chamber size.

Artistic Signature and Scenic Impact

The production thrives on a clear musical and acting signature. Wolfgang Völkl shapes the project not only as a musician but also as a performing co-designer at the Duisburg Theater. This lends authenticity and musical presence to the evening. The production focuses on condensation rather than overwhelming: a precise dramaturgy that connects historical context, song, and stage presence to create a cohesive theater evening.

Why This Theater Evening Works

Hans Albers represents an era that still resonates today. His songs have etched themselves into the cultural memory, and his figure remains a projection surface for longing, contradiction, and entertainment. This theatrical journey draws its strength precisely from that: it is musical, reflective, and close to the audience at the same time.

Conclusion: Those interested in theater, music history, and strong biographical narratives will experience an evening with atmosphere, depth, and recognition value. On October 8, 2026, the Duisburg Theater invites you to rediscover Hans Albers live.