When does the performance take place?

The performance starts on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM and is expected to end around 8:30 PM.

Where is Popcorn or Lonely Explosions staged?

The performance takes place at the Young Theater in the cultural house abraxas, Sommestraße 30, 86156 Augsburg.

What age is the play suitable for?

The production is suitable for youth aged 13 and above.

How long is the performance?

The performance lasts about 60 minutes.

What does a ticket cost?

The regular ticket price is 12 Euros, discounted tickets are available for 8 Euros. A voluntary ticket price with a good deed is also offered.

Is the theater space accessible for wheelchair users?

The theater space is accessible with a wheelchair.

Popcorn or Lonely Explosions: Youth Theater that Makes Loneliness Audible

Name: Popcorn or Lonely Explosions (from 13) - Young Theater Augsburg
Start: 2026-11-14T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Kulturhaus abraxas

When Loneliness Becomes Loud: Popcorn or Lonely Explosions in Augsburg

A room as a retreat, a stage as a space for thought, and in between the restless flickering of youthful life worlds: The Young Theater Augsburg presents on November 14, 2026, at the cultural house abraxas the production Popcorn or Lonely Explosions for everyone aged 13 and above. The play by Carina Sophie Eberle poetically, emotionally, and with specially composed music tells of the desire for belonging and the quiet moments of being alone.

Between Retreat and the Big Stage

Why do some corn kernels pop earlier, others later, and some not at all? From this seemingly playful image, the dramaturgy develops a precise metaphor for growing up. At the center is a young person whose room serves as both a protective space and a public stage. Here, waiting, self-doubt, social media use, and the longing to finally belong coalesce.

A Production with Emotional Proximity

Director Katharina Mayrhofer focuses on the contradictory speed of youth's everyday life: being everywhere, missing nothing, and yet continually falling back on oneself. The acting of Michael Schröder gives a face to this inner movement. The set design and costumes by Sophie Tautorus open a concentrated playing space in which a private room becomes a large projection surface for thoughts and feelings.

Music, Light, and the Rhythm of Waiting

Walter Bittner's specially composed music makes the popcorn images dance and gives the stage experience a sensual, dynamic sound track. The production combines theatrical atmosphere, physical play, and poetic moments into an immediate evening of youth theater. At times, the impression of an overflowing digital feed arises, at other times a quiet pause where every sound of waiting holds weight.

Theater that Sparks Conversation

Popcorn or Lonely Explosions doesn't make loneliness an abstract term but a tangible situation. The Young Theater Augsburg connects the performance for school groups with post-discussions and theater educational workshops, in which topics like loneliness, belonging, and social media use are explored scenically. This dramaturgy reaches beyond the stage evening into the everyday lives of young people.

Conclusion: An Intense Stage Experience for Youth

The audience can expect a production lasting about 60 minutes that humorously, musically, and with great emotional accuracy tells of a feeling of life that many know yet often experience alone. Those wanting to discover youth theater with atmospheric direction, precise acting, and strong images will experience an evening at the cultural house abraxas that resonates. Secure your tickets now and experience Popcorn or Lonely Explosions live in Augsburg.