Tülvistas: Cotton Candy in Real Life at FFT Düsseldorf
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A Dance Theatre about Growing Up that Goes Under the Skin
With Cotton Candy in Real Life, Tülvistas presents a poetic dance theatre for everyone aged 10 and above at FFT Düsseldorf. Two performers, Franca-Rosa von Sobbe and Julika Schlegel, open a space between uncertainty and curiosity, where love, identity, sexuality, and self-discovery are set in motion. The production is part of Spielarten 2026 and lasts for 55 minutes; afterwards, the team invites the audience to a discussion. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/spielplan/zuckerwatte-in-echt))
Between Body, Language, and Queer Lifetimes
The evening does not rely on grand pathos but on physical precision and fine perception. The piece describes puberty as a queer lifetime, a phase in which everything seems possible and everything is real. It is from this interplay of tenderness and friction, of questions and gestures, of dance and narration that the stage experience emerges, taking adolescent experiences seriously while simultaneously artistically condensing them. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/spielplan/zuckerwatte-in-echt))
A Stage Full of Colors, Sensations, and Deliberately Set Breaks
The FFT page describes a poetic, physical exploration of identity, love, and courage. At the same time, the production makes its sensuality transparent: black as a visual stimulus, very loud noises, sudden sounds and screams, along with fog and an invitation to participate. This sounds like a production that is not polished but works with a theatrical atmosphere that demands immediate presence. In terms of content, the house also points out discussions about sexuality, consent, and graphic bodily representations. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/spielplan/zuckerwatte-in-echt))
The Ensemble Behind the Production
Tülvistas was initiated in 2021 by Julika Schlegel and Franca-Rosa von Sobbe. The collective works in schools, theaters, queer youth events, community centers, black boxes, and open-air contexts, connecting artistic practice with workshops on sexual education and empowerment. For Cotton Candy in Real Life, aspects such as co-dramaturgy, co-choreography, stage design, costumes, music, and sound design come together from a precisely coordinated production team. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/spielplan/zuckerwatte-in-echt))
FFT Düsseldorf as a Suitable Place for Young Theatre
FFT Düsseldorf sees itself as a production and presentation venue for contemporary performing arts. The performance takes place at KAP1 at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz; according to the house, access is barrier-free, and the foyer as well as both stages are accessible, plus there is a barrier-free restroom. Access, elevators, and route guidance are thoroughly described on the FFT page. Those arriving by car can use the parking deck at Karlstraße 127–135. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/accessibility/accessibility))
Conclusion: Cotton Candy in Real Life promises a sensitive, smart, and sensually charged dance theatre about growing up. Anyone wanting to experience young perspectives on love, desire, and self-discovery live should keep this date at FFT Düsseldorf firmly in mind. ([fft-duesseldorf.de](https://www.fft-duesseldorf.de/spielplan/zuckerwatte-in-echt))
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