What age is the performance suitable for?

The production is recommended for audiences aged 13 and up.

When does the performance start?

The public performance starts on 22.05.2026 at 19:00.

Where does the play take place?

The venue is the stage of the Young Theater Augsburg at the Abraxas Cultural Center located at Sommestraße 30 in Augsburg.

Is the theater space wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the theater space is wheelchair accessible. Access to the new stage is barrier-free via a ramp.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets for the event are priced at €12 for adults and €8 for children.

Are there any travel tips?

Parking is limited. It is recommended to travel by tram line 2 to St. Thaddäus or by bus line 35 to the Abraxas Cultural Center.

A quiet theater evening about loneliness, closeness, and the glow of young longing

Name: Popcorn or Lonely Explosions (from 13) - Young Theater Augsburg
Start: 2026-05-22T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-22T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Bühne des Jungen Theaters Augsburg im Kulturhaus Abraxas

An evening between retreat and departure: Popcorn or Lonely Explosions at the Young Theater Augsburg

With Popcorn or Lonely Explosions, the Young Theater Augsburg presents a poetic youth theater piece that makes the quiet and loud moments of growing up visible with delicate dramaturgy. At the center is a young person whose room is both a place of retreat and a stage - a claustrophobically familiar space where loneliness, longing, and digital presence intersect. The play by Carina Sophie Eberle is designed for everyone aged 13 and up and combines linguistic precision with music that makes the characters' inner crackle audible. ([jt-augsburg.de](https://www.jt-augsburg.de/popcorn))

A material that gets under your skin

Carina Sophie Eberle is one of the distinctive voices of young German-speaking theater. The author and director studied German studies, French, and singing, has been working freelance since 2016, and has been awarded the German Youth Theater Prize, among others. Her texts connect the present, physicality, and social observations - precisely those qualities that also shape Popcorn or Lonely Explosions. The play revolves around the tension between the desire to be everywhere and the painful feeling of being thrown back on oneself. ([verlagderautoren.de](https://www.verlagderautoren.de/theater-verlag/theaterautorinnen/detail/autor/carina-sophie-eberle.html))

Poetic staging with a clear handwriting

The direction by Katharina Mayrhofer focuses, according to the work description, on a poetic and emotional engagement with the theme of loneliness. The set design by Sophie Tautorus and the music by Walter Bittner create an atmosphere in which the everyday suddenly shines and the character's inner self pushes outward. Especially at the Young Theater Augsburg, which has been operating a new stage in the southern wing of the Abraxas Cultural Center since January 2025, this production unfolds its special intimacy. The theater space is easily accessible, with access via a ramp. ([jt-augsburg.de](https://www.jt-augsburg.de/popcorn))

A venue close to the audience

The performance takes place on the stage of the Young Theater Augsburg at the Abraxas Cultural Center. The location is well-equipped for a young audience: The theater space is accessible by wheelchair, parking is limited, and traveling by public transport is recommended. Specifically mentioned are tram line 2 to St. Thaddäus and bus line 35 to the Abraxas Cultural Center. This creates a concentrated, dense theater atmosphere for theatergoers, where the evening is not just seen but experienced physically. ([jt-augsburg.de](https://www.jt-augsburg.de/popcorn))

Why this theater evening is worthwhile

Popcorn or Lonely Explosions connects contemporary issues, acting art, and musical concentration into a stage experience that appeals to both young people and adult companions. The play opens up perspectives on loneliness, belonging, and the restless sense of rhythm of a generation that seeks its place amid scrolling, waiting, and growing. Those who appreciate contemporary youth theater with emotional power and a clear artistic signature should not miss this date. ([jt-augsburg.de](https://www.jt-augsburg.de/popcorn))