What age is the performance suitable for?

The play is recommended for everyone aged 5 and above, especially targeting young audiences, families, and groups.

How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about 50 minutes.

Is there a discussion with the audience afterwards?

Yes, an audience discussion is planned after both performances on 16.10.2026.

Is the production accessible for people with disabilities?

FFT Düsseldorf describes the foyer, stage, and restrooms as barrier-free; prior registration is recommended for wheelchair spaces and assistance dogs.

How much is the admission price?

The regular price is 10 Euros, reduced price is 6 Euros.

Where is the performance taking place?

The performance is held at FFT Düsseldorf at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1, 40210 Düsseldorf.

A poetic sound adventure for children awakens at FFT Düsseldorf

Name: Toboso: The Sound Merchant
Start: 2026-10-16T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-16T11:50:00+02:00
Location: FFT Düsseldorf

A theatrical experience for alert ears and curious children

With The Sound Merchant, TOBOSO presents a poetic performance + live radio play at FFT Düsseldorf that not only showcases sound but makes it tangible. Based on the book by Kathrin Rohmann, it creates a stage experience for everyone aged 5 and above, working with humor, imagination, and fine musical precision.

When sounds become characters

The little shop of the sound merchant opens up as a ringing world full of jars, cans, boxes, and bottles. From each compartment, a different tone seems to spring forth, each sound color receives its own face. Thus, an everyday concept transforms into a lively theater atmosphere, where a streetlamp longs for urban noise, a circus troupe seeks a roaring mood cannon, and a ghost must first find the right sound for the witching hour.

A staging between radio play and playroom

Directed by Moritz Fleiter, the production emphasizes closeness, rhythm, and sensual perception. Gabriel Schunck guides the audience as a performer through an evening that elegantly intertwines acting, sound design, and set design. Annette Pfisterer is responsible for dramaturgy and set design, Lukas Tobiassen shapes the sounds and music, and Frederike Marsha Coors complements the image with precise costumes. The result is a finely crafted play that playfully opens the boundaries between stage, radio play, and performance.

A sound laboratory for young audiences

TOBOSO understands theater as a place of aesthetic experience, and this is precisely what defines this event. The production works with headphones, fog, and an invitation for audience participation. This creates a dense audience reaction: concentrated, astonished, immediate. Those who watch here not only discover a story but also sharpen their own listening anew. The piece sensitizes for acoustics, space, and sound dramaturgy without losing the magic of play.

Why this morning at FFT Düsseldorf is appealing

The early morning appointment is ideally suited for families, daycare centers, and school groups. With a duration of 50 minutes, a subsequent audience discussion, and an age recommendation from 5 years, the production offers a clear, easily accessible entry into young theater. In the context of Spielarten 2026, FFT Düsseldorf thus focuses on a contribution that brings imagination, perception, and stage art into a playful yet intelligent form.

Conclusion: The Sound Merchant promises a lively stage experience full of sound poetry, humor, and a spirit of discovery. Those who want to experience children's and youth theater with a sense of atmosphere and musical imagination should not miss this event at FFT Düsseldorf.