When does the performance begin?

The performance begins on 24.03.2027 at 20:00.

What is the admission price?

Tickets are available from 14.50 €; higher prices may apply depending on the seating category.

Where does the play take place?

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

Are there parking options?

Yes, there are parking spaces available in the building; additionally, the Breuninger parking garage is nearby.

How is public transport access?

The stations Heinrich-Heine-Allee and Schadowstraße are located in close proximity according to the theater.

Is there an intermission?

Yes, performances and guest productions usually have a break after about an hour.

An evening full of love, abyss, and fine humor at Theater an der Kö

Name: The Farewell Letter
Start: 2027-03-24T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-03-24T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Theater an der Kö

An evening of farewell, humor, and dangerous intimacy

With The Farewell Letter, the Theater an der Kö brings a French tragicomedy to the stage that sparks a whole relationship storm from a single moment: Julien wants to leave everything behind, but Maud's unplanned return turns the night upside down. The play by Audrey Schebat combines existential questions with a fine boulevard rhythm and thrives on precise acting, pointed dramaturgy, and that electric theater atmosphere that keeps the gaze locked. ([theateranderkoe.de](https://theateranderkoe.de/spielplan))

When a letter becomes a soul protocol

Audrey Schebat relies on a chamber play that goes under the skin: Two characters, one room, no excuses. From the seemingly private crisis arises an evening about love, exhaustion, the meaning of life, and the quiet violence of silence. The press describes the play as a witty conversation comedy and a tragicomic relationship drama that elegantly intertwines humor and depth. ([sueddeutsche.de](https://www.sueddeutsche.de/muenchen/der-abschiedsbrief-komoedie-im-bayerischen-hof-michaela-may-sigmar-solbach-kritik-li.3391614?reduced=true))

Between comedy and existential tension

It is precisely this mix that creates the charm: The production can rely on subtle shifts, exchanges of glances, and precisely spoken dialogues. The audience does not experience a loud effect night, but a concentrated stage experience where every pause counts and every punchline resonates. Critics highlight the ease with which the play deals with heavy themes, as well as the strong impact of the constellation of intimacy, conflict, and new beginnings. ([leslynch.ch](https://leslynch.ch/2024/11/03/der-abschiedsbrief-eine-tragikkomoedie-von-audrey-schebat-im-turbine-theater/?utm_source=openai))

The Theater an der Kö as a suitable venue

The Theater an der Kö is located in the Schadow Arcades, right in the heart of Düsseldorf, and focuses on a compact, audience-friendly atmosphere. Doors open 45 minutes before the performance begins, and the theater hall usually opens 15 minutes prior; a break typically follows after about an hour. For arrival, parking spaces are available in-house as well as the nearby stations Heinrich-Heine-Allee and Schadowstraße. ([theateranderkoe.de](https://theateranderkoe.de/service/informationen))

Why this evening is touching

The Farewell Letter promises no agreeable feel-good theater, but a clever, emotionally charged evening with humor, friction, and finely balanced role changes. Those seeking literarily condensed contemporary theater, vibrant acting, and a production with human depth should not miss this appointment. Experiencing it live is especially worthwhile because of the intimate theater atmosphere and the immediate audience reaction. ([sueddeutsche.de](https://www.sueddeutsche.de/muenchen/der-abschiedsbrief-komoedie-im-bayerischen-hof-michaela-may-sigmar-solbach-kritik-li.3391614?reduced=true))