Stable, Habibi! at the Duisburg Theater: Intense Youth Theater in FOYER III
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A boxing ring of words, anger, and warmth in FOYER III
With Stable, Habibi!, the Duisburg Theater brings a youth-oriented production to the stage that grows from genuine participation: Theater educator Katharina Böhrke developed the piece together with six sponsor classes from grades 7 to 9. Over 150 young people between the ages of 12 and 16 provided themes, attitudes, and points of friction for this. At the center is a boxing ring with three characters – Lupo, Mare, and Angry – and the big question of what truly matters in the daily lives of young people. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/jung/stabil-habibi/?utm_source=openai))
Youth reality as dramatic material
School, family, friends, pressure to perform, injustice, and anger: These are not footnotes, but the driving force of this production. Böhrke's text condenses the experiences of young people into a contemporary stage setting where attitude and vulnerability lie closely together. The boxing ring becomes a symbolic space for conflict, self-assertion, and belonging. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/jung/stabil-habibi/?utm_source=openai))
The fact that the piece emerged from a participatory process lends it special credibility. In youth theater, this does not create a pedagogical finger-pointing, but rather a lively resonant space for themes such as love, vibe, TikTok, and the feeling of swinging between too much and too little. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/jung/stabil-habibi/?utm_source=openai))
An intimate venue close to the audience
The FOYER III in the Duisburg Theater is a small, concentrated venue with 99 seats that forces closeness and favors intensity. It is 93 steps away from the box office and belongs to those spaces where acting is not viewed from a distance but experienced physically. For this production, this is indeed an advantage: The tension between the characters reaches the audience directly. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/ihr-besuch/theater-duisburg/?utm_source=openai))
The performance on October 13, 2026, is scheduled as a school performance from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. The duration is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute post-discussion. The piece is recommended for ages 12 and up. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/kalender/2026-02/stabil-habibi/2045/?utm_source=openai))
Direction, team, and artistic fingerprint
The house's signature is evident in the combination of acting, theater education, and ensemble work. Alongside Katharina Böhrke, Patrick Dollas and Lulu Feuser are involved; the set and costumes are by Christina Hillinger, and video installations are by Arda Cansin Öztürk. This constellation promises a compact stage experience that brings text, body, and image together in close quarters. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/jung/stabil-habibi/?utm_source=openai))
Directions, services, and venue FAQ
The Duisburg Theater is located at Opernplatz in the city center. The house offers a historical environment for FOYER III with limited accessibility; the venue is only accessible by stairs. At the same time, public transport access is straightforward: It is about a 10-minute walk from the main train station, and the VRR fare authorization is included on the ticket. Parking at Opernplatz is not permitted; the underground garages König-Heinrich-Platz and City Palais are recommended. Cloakrooms are available and included in the ticket price. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/ihr-besuch/theater-duisburg/?utm_source=openai))
Those wishing to book tickets can find the event on pre-sale at the house and at Eventim, with prices starting at €13.50; on the theater's website, a ticket price of €10.00 is stated for school performances, and school classes pay €5.00 per person, including the VRR ticket. ([eventim.de](https://www.eventim.de/artist/theater-duisburg/stabil-habibi-theater-duisburg-2258060/?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
Stable, Habibi! promises a short, dense, and close theater experience that does not explain youth culture but takes it seriously. Anyone looking for a play in Duisburg that is immediate, contemporary, and socially charged should not miss this date. This piece is not only meant to be seen but felt in the space. ([theater-duisburg.de](https://www.theater-duisburg.de/spielplan/jung/stabil-habibi/?utm_source=openai))
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