When does Future Shock take place?

The performance is planned for May 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Theater im Ballsaal in Bonn, Frongasse 9, 53121 Bonn.

How much is the admission?

The regular ticket price is 17 euros, reduced fare is 9 euros.

How does ticket booking work?

Tickets can be booked online, by phone at 0228 / 79 79 01, or by email at karten@theater-im-ballsaal.de.

What is the best way to get there?

The theater recommends public transportation or biking due to limited parking.

Is the venue accessible?

Entry is at ground level. An accessible toilet is available but has limited accessibility.

Future Shock in Bonn: Kleist's earthquake meets digital present

Name: Future Shock
Start: 2026-05-16T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-16T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Theater im Ballsaal

An evening between Kleist and digital present shock

With Future Shock, the Theater im Ballsaal in Bonn will present a powerful preview on May 16, 2026: performART students from the Alanus University interpret Kleist's earthquake material in the digital present. The evening starts at 8:00 PM and combines theater, contemporary issues, and bodily experience into an intense event experience. ([theater-im-ballsaal.de](https://theater-im-ballsaal.de/spielplan/))

Kleist meets the present

The production tackles a theme that still resonates today: the feeling of being overwhelmed by change. Even the announcement refers to technological advancement as a historical upheaval and draws a connection to Heinrich von Kleist's narrative The Earthquake in Chile. This is the source of the unique tension of the evening: a theater text that is recharged in the present. ([theater-im-ballsaal.de](https://theater-im-ballsaal.de/project_category/2026/))

Strong location, clear atmosphere

The Theater im Ballsaal is regarded as the only independent theater in Bonn and is artistically shaped by the ensembles fringe ensemble and CocoonDance. The venue in Endenich is known for contemporary formats, guest performances, and festival evenings. For visitors, this creates an environment where intimacy, concentration, and audience mood come together in a particularly intense way. ([theater-im-ballsaal.de](https://theater-im-ballsaal.de/theater/))

Travel, admission, and service

Admission to the theater usually begins one hour before the performance, according to the service area. Tickets can be booked online, by phone, or via email. The venue recommends arriving by bus or bicycle due to limited parking; bus stops Auf dem Hügel and Brahmsstraße are nearby. Accessible entry is available at ground level, and a barrier-free restroom is present but has limited accessibility. ([theater-im-ballsaal.de](https://theater-im-ballsaal.de/service/))

Why this date is worth it

Future Shock promises not just a mere classic citation, but a contemporary theater experience with a clear artistic signature. Those seeking a blend of literary material, relevance to the present, and a young stage will experience an evening filled with attitude, energy, and resonance. Discover it live at the Theater im Ballsaal. ([theater-im-ballsaal.de](https://theater-im-ballsaal.de/project_category/2026/))