When does In the Matter of: Anne Frank take place?

The performance takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:10 PM.

Where will the play be performed?

The event takes place at the KOM'MA Children's and Youth Theater Duisburg, Schwarzenberger Straße 147, 47226 Duisburg.

How much does a regular ticket cost?

A ticket for adults costs 18 euros. Reduced tickets and youth tickets cost 9 euros.

Are discounted tickets available for school groups?

For school groups of ten or more, the admission fee is 6 euros per person; a pedagogical accompaniment is free.

How is the access via public transport?

The KOM'MA Theater is accessible via the stops Willy-Brandt-Kolleg, Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, and Rheinhausen Rathaus.

Anne Frank Theater Play Duisburg 2026

Name: In the Matter of: Anne Frank
Start: 2026-12-05T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-05T20:10:00+01:00
Location: KOM'MA Kinder- und Jugendtheater Duisburg

Anne Frank's Diary as a Compelling Theater Experience in Duisburg

The KOM'MA Children's and Youth Theater Duisburg dedicates In the Matter of: Anne Frank to one of the most well-known and harrowing testimonies of the Nazi era. The performance on December 5, 2026, combines historical enlightenment with a contemporary engagement on memory, authoritarian thinking, and the responsibilities of a democratic society.

From Diary to Stage Action

Anne Frank's writings tell the story of a young girl coming of age, filled with fear, hope, and the desire to give space to her own voice. The play goes beyond the immediate diary content, also addressing the events following deportation and the terrible months in the concentration camp.

Literary Quality and Historical Responsibility

At the center is the historical impact of a singular document. The stage adaptation views the diary not only as a literary work but as a cultural memory that continues to raise questions about truth, persecution, and human dignity. The fact that Anne Frank's text provokes, has led to it being repeatedly slandered, censored, and banned.

An Author-Encounter with History

The reading atmosphere of this production arises from the concentrated connection of language, acting, and historical reflection. The audience experiences not a distant museum hour but an immediate author-encounter with Anne Frank's thought world and the political forces that continue to shape her life story.

Contemporary Cultural Discourse

In the Matter of: Anne Frank focuses on current forms of authoritarian thinking. This gives the performance a special societal relevance: It invites critical examination of historical narratives, recognition of mechanisms of exclusion, and re-evaluation of the importance of civil courage.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect a focused, education-oriented play with literary depth and lasting impact. Those wishing to experience Anne Frank's diary not just as school material but as a vivid testimony of linguistic art, memory, and humanity will find a compelling evening at the KOM'MA Theater.