Road Trip Italy at Maxhaus: Luigi Takes Düsseldorf to Sicily

Event: Border Crossing Journey Dinner Show: Road Trip Italy - Luigi Must Go Home in Bistro im Maxhaus, Citadellstraße 2, 40213 Düsseldorf on 14. November 2026

Date and Time

14. November 2026 18:30

Location

Düsseldorf
40 Düsseldorf, Deutschland

Price

99,00 €
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About this Event

TheaterTours & Sightseeing

Mood

Festive

Venue Type

Inside

Luigi Must Go Home: An Italian Journey for All Senses

An old Fiat 500, a great longing, and an evening full of Dolce Vita: The Border Crossing Journey Dinner Show Road Trip Italy – Luigi Must Go Home combines live-told adventures, impressive photographs on a large screen, and a country-specific three-course menu into an extraordinary stage experience at the Bistro in Maxhaus.

A Cinquecento as the Leading Actor

At the center of the production is Luigi, a Fiat 500 from 1967. Once, the little car brought Martin Buschmann and his parents from Sicily to Germany. Now, it is to return to its old homeland. For the photographer and his colleague Gereon Roemer, a journey full of mishaps, improvisation, and surprising encounters begins.

Italy Between Screen and Live Narrative

The drama of the evening unfolds in three show blocks. Photographs on the screen open up views of Italian landscapes, historical locations, and culinary highlights, while the live-told story gives a personal voice to the road trip. Thus, a dense theater atmosphere arises between travel show, storytelling art, and visual stage art.

Dolce Vita with a Culinary Break

Between the show blocks, the Bistro in Maxhaus serves an Italian-inspired three-course menu. There are options for a vegetarian menu and a menu with meat; a vegan dish can be prepared upon request. Beverages are paid separately on site. The interplay of acoustics, images, narration, and aromas transforms the evening into a sensual total experience.

An Evening Full of Mishaps, Landscapes, and Joy of Life

Luigi's journey thrives on contrast: the aging Fiat meets the vastness of Sicily, technical difficulties come up against Italian improvisational art, private memories mix with historical and scenic impressions. Gereon Roemer guides the audience through Italy, which sounds like warm asphalt, sea breeze, and good food, with photographic precision and a personal narrative style.

Conclusion: Italian Journey Without Luggage

The Journey Dinner Show offers an intense stage experience for all who want to combine photography, travel literature, culinary culture, and vibrant storytelling. Those who want to accompany Luigi on his way to Sicily will experience an evening in Maxhaus that immerses the audience directly into the Italian joy of life.

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