When does the performance start?

The premiere of Bartleby, the Scrivener begins on 06.10.2026 at 19:30 in the Schauspielhaus foyer in Bonn.

Where is the play taking place?

The play will be performed in the Schauspielhaus of the Bonn Theatre, specifically in the foyer, Am Michaelshof 9, 53177 Bonn.

How much do the tickets cost?

According to the ticket offer, prices start at €22.40 per ticket.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the Bad Godesberg Schauspielhaus is accessible. There are barrier-free access points, wheelchair spaces, and a barrier-free restroom.

Are there parking options nearby?

For visitors of the Schauspielhaus, the Bonn Theatre recommends the Q-Park Fronhofer Galeria with discounted parking for 5 hours at €5.

What is the play about?

The production tells of Bartleby's quiet refusal in everyday work and of passive resistance against performance logic and exploitation pressure.

Quiet Refusal, Big Stage: Bartleby in the Bonn Schauspielhaus Foyer

Name: Bartleby, the Scrivener
Start: 2026-10-06T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-06T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Schauspielhaus

Bartleby, the Scrivener at the Schauspielhaus foyer: quiet refusal, great tension

With Bartleby, the Scrivener, the Bonn Theatre presents a clever, contemporary, and finely crafted stage adaptation of Herman Melville in the foyer stage of the Schauspielhaus. The premiere on October 6, 2026, at 19:30 emphasizes the concentration of the small space, where every pause, every glance, and every refusal becomes immediately palpable. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/bartleby-the-scrivener/245667))

A classic as a contemporary piece

Melville's story is far more than literary history: it tells of work, performance pressure, and the quiet rebellion against an order that demands availability. The Bonn Theatre describes the production as both comedic and disturbing, and as a portrait of passive resistance with revolutionary potential. This is where its current impact lies. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/bartleby-the-scrivener/245667))

Foyer stage instead of distance

At the Schauspielhaus foyer, a stage experience is created that not only claims closeness but enforces it. The reduced theatrical atmosphere sharpens acoustics, facial expressions, and rhythm. A seemingly inconspicuous office becomes a psychological laboratory, where the dramaturgy reacts to the slightest shifts. The foyer stage fits this material perfectly: here, restraint becomes tension, silence becomes an event. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/bartleby-the-scrivener/245667))

Directorial debut with Bonn DNA

With René Fiegen, a familiar theatre maker debuts as a director in his own stage adaptation. His Bonn experience as a directing assistant and stage manager visibly contributes to accuracy in timing and feel for the venue. The staging combines literary precision with an eye for the social friction of the play. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/bartleby-the-scrivener/245667))

Play with contradiction and comedy

The character Bartleby remains enigmatic, persistent, and simultaneously touching. The ensemble around Imke Siebert, Timo Kählert, and Jacob Z. Eckstein carries this tension to the stage and transforms the famous no into a multifaceted, human challenge. It is precisely in the mix of comedy, unrest, and unease that the unique audience impact of this theatre evening lies. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/bartleby-the-scrivener/245667))

What the audience can expect

Bartleby, the Scrivener promises a concentrated, intelligent, and emotionally precise theatre experience that makes the classic readable as a contemporary diagnosis. Those who appreciate literary adaptation, acting artistry, and finely balanced direction will experience an evening here that resonates long after. Live in the Schauspielhaus foyer, this piece unfolds its full silent impact. ([theater-bonn.de](https://www.theater-bonn.de/de/programm/bartleby-the-scrivener/245667))