When does the performance start?

The performance starts on November 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

How long does the event last?

The performance lasts about 1 hour and 50 minutes without a break.

Where does the play take place?

The play will be performed at the Schauspielhaus Bad Godesberg, Am Michaelshof 9, 53177 Bonn.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 12.40 euros according to published provider information.

What is the play about?

The production leads Chekhov's characters into a modern holiday resort and pointedly tells of money, possession, debts, and societal dependencies.

Is the event venue accessible?

The Schauspielhaus is accessible and has up to two wheelchair spaces.

When the Cherry Orchard Makes Money: Bonn Experiences a Biting Theatre Comedy

Name: My Cherries, My Garden, My Money
Start: 2026-11-02T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-02T21:20:00+01:00
Location: Schauspielhaus Bad Godesberg

When the Cherry Orchard Becomes an Investment

What remains of the famous cherry orchard when longing turns into a business model and every cherry becomes a return calculation? In My Cherries, My Garden, My Money, the Bonn Theatre brings Chekhov's characters back to the stage – right in the middle of a world of vacation homes, debts, sauna, and financial dependencies.

Stand-up Energy Meets Theatre Satire

The direction by Rebekka David combines acting, societal satire, and precise timing. The characters discuss not only money but also begin to sweat: Lopachin wants to launch a luxury holiday resort, Gajewa pursues her own financial interests, and Ranjewski dreams of a past when the cherry orchard still belonged to him.

A Holiday Home, Many Bills, and Zero Discretion

A small house in the Bonn area costs 70 to 100 euros per night – garden access extra, cherry tree view included. This dry humor runs through the evening and transforms a classic source material into a modern comedy about possession, status, and the uncomfortable question: How much money do you actually have?

Punchlines with Societal Echo

The performance works with black humor, absurd situations, and precise interaction. The ensemble, featuring Sören Wunderlich, Lena Geyer, Birte Schrein, Christian Czeremnych, and Daniel Stock, presents characters who stagger between business ideas, old dreams, and new debts. The set, costumes, lighting, and music create a comedic atmosphere in which every laugh leaves a small sting.

Rebekka David and the New Perspective on Chekhov

Director Rebekka David studied at the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts in Berlin. Her works have been seen at the Schauspielhaus Graz, the State Theatre Hannover, the German Theatre Berlin, and the Theatre Basel, among others. For the radio play The Appointment, she received the German Radio Play Prize from ARD in 2022. In Bonn, she continues to develop Chekhov's world together with the ensemble, consistently bringing the cherry orchard into the present.

Conclusion: A Laugh Experience about Money, Power, and Beautiful Prospects

The audience can expect a theatre performance lasting about 1 hour and 50 minutes without an intermission, where classic material meets modern capitalism critique. Those who enjoy societal satire, strong stage presence, and pointed acting will witness an evening filled with laughter, contemplation, and the realization that even a cherry tree apparently needs to generate returns. Experiencing this play live is worthwhile – as long as the balance permits.