When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on 11.10.2026 at 15:00.

How long does the play last?

The performance lasts 1 hour 40 minutes including intermission.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular price is €22; reduced tickets cost €17.

Where is the theater located?

The Theater an der Luegallee is located in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel, Luegallee 4 / Entrance Burggrafenstraße.

How do I best get there by public transport?

The nearest stop is Luegplatz. From there it is about a 2-minute walk.

Are there parking options?

Yes, right in front of the theater on Burggrafenstraße and in the large parking lot at Feldmühleplatz with about 80 spaces.

A Man for Rough Tasks: Dark Comedy ignites a fine duel of emotions in Düsseldorf

Name: A Man for Rough Tasks
Start: 2026-10-11T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-11T18:40:00+02:00
Location: Theater an der Luegallee

An incisive evening full of pace, tension, and fine abysses

With A Man for Rough Tasks, the Theater an der Luegallee presents a dark comedy that turns a seemingly orderly life into a sharp duel of emotions. What begins as a well-mannered sisterly routine shifts into an evening full of entanglements, jealousy, and pointed theatrical atmosphere.

When routine becomes friction

Senta and Martha have shared their deceased parents' house for years. One leads a large company as CEO, while the other keeps the household, kitchen, and retreat together. Director Mona Köhler condenses this contrast into a precise stage experience where pace, timing, and acting craft dictate the tone. The sharply contoured dramaturgy makes everyday life seem calm at first and then pulls the ground away.

Between comedy and chamber play

Stefan Schroeder's play thrives on the friction between rational self-control and emotional derailment. This blend of relational entanglement, comedy, and dark intensification creates its charm. The ensemble led by Anna-Christina Krüger and Nele Thomalla relies on fine tension arcs, glances, pauses, and those small shifts that often tell more in theater than grand gestures. The result is a chamber play with edges that makes the proximity of the characters palpable to the audience.

The stage as a laboratory of feelings

At the Theater an der Luegallee, the material unfolds in an intimate setting that makes every nuance audible and visible. The free choice of seats, proximity to the scene, and compact theatrical atmosphere enhance the effect of the dialogues. Here, no decorative effort counts, but the moment when a character loses control and everyday life suddenly becomes a battlefield. Right there lies the power of this production: in the interplay between comedy, tension, and quiet tragedy.

An evening for all who love sharp spoken theater

Those who appreciate intelligent, unembellished, yet entertaining spoken theater will find here an evening with attitude, wit, and psychological precision. A Man for Rough Tasks does not promise easy routine but a pointed look at sibling roles, life designs, and the fragility of apparent order. A live visit is worth it because this mix of precision, proximity, and emotional gravity reveals its full impact only in the hall.