When does the performance start

The show starts on 12.05.2027 at 16:00.

Where does the piece take place

At Theater an der Kö in Düsseldorf, Schadowstr. 11, 40212 Düsseldorf.

How much does a ticket cost

For the time on Wednesday at 16:00, the theater has price categories. The lowest published individual price is 13 euros, depending on the seat category it may be higher.

Is there an intermission

Yes. Theater an der Kö typically plans an intermission after about an hour.

When does the foyer open

The foyer opens 45 minutes before the performance begins.

Is the venue easily accessible

Yes. There are parking facilities in the building, a nearby parking garage, and good connections via the stations Heinrich-Heine-Allee and Schadowstraße.

A turbulent theater evening about parents, schools, and the art of keeping one's composure

Name: Parents' Evening
Start: 2027-05-12T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-05-12T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Theater an der Kö

When the Parents' Evening becomes a stage of life

With Parents' Evening, the Theater an der Kö in Düsseldorf presents an evening that makes the everyday state of emergency behind the facade of bourgeois order palpable. Sebastian Fitzek's material, adapted for the stage by René Heinersdorff, combines rapid intensification with a satirical view of parents, schools, and the social pressure of modern families.

A material between thrill and a shower of punchlines

The title sounds routine, but the stage experience opens up a space full of restlessness, pace, and surprising turns. At the center is not a classic thriller, but a sharpened comedy with psychological bite. Fitzek's original is known as Not a Thriller and encapsulates exactly that observational talent for which the author is praised: everyday situations tilt, roles become unstable, and therein lies the tension. Critiques of the literary original highlight the plot's twists, humor, and depth.

Theater atmosphere in the heart of Königsallee

The Theater an der Kö is one of the established addresses for popular spoken theater in Düsseldorf. The venue in the Schadow Arkaden is centrally located, well connected to public transportation, and offers parking facilities in the building as well as in the nearby Breuninger parking garage. The foyer opens 45 minutes before the show begins, and the auditorium usually 15 minutes beforehand. A break after about an hour is part of the typical flow of the house and creates space for exchange, drink breaks, and audience reaction.

Direction, ensemble, and stage rhythm

For the Düsseldorf stage, the performance features Dustin Semmelrogge, Cecilia Müller-Stahl, Claus Thull-Emden, and Arzu Ermen. René Heinersdorff's adaptation suggests that the evening relies on pointed dialogues, precise timing, and clear character direction. It is from this that the tension of a comedic ensemble performance arises: every retort hits, every revelation changes the tone, and the dramaturgy propels the scene with buoyant ease.

Why this theater evening works

Parents' Evening strikes a chord because the piece is more than just entertainment. It plays with the fears, uncertainties, and little vanities of family life, without losing sight of human warmth. The mix of comedy, social observation, and nervous energy makes the performance an attractive evening for an audience that values clever punchlines as well as precise acting.

Conclusion

Those looking for an evening in Düsseldorf that combines wit, pace, and theater atmosphere will find a pointed stage production with great entertainment value in Parents' Evening. The audience can expect a lively mix of comedy, tension, and precise ensemble work. A visit to the Theater an der Kö is well worth it.