Who was Bernhard Riemann? An extraordinary world premiere in Bonn
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When mathematics becomes a stage character: Who was Bernhard Riemann?
A great mind, three perspectives, and a question that goes far beyond formulas: The world premiere of Who was Bernhard Riemann? transforms the life and thoughts of the significant mathematician into a lively theater experience. On November 12, 2026, the co-production of Sand-Production Vienna and the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics at the University of Bonn combines acting, science, and historical research in the event hall of the LVR-Landesmuseum.
A portrait between biography and intellectual discovery
Bernhard Riemann revolutionized the concept of space and geometry. His work on the geometry of curved spaces continues to influence modern mathematics and physics, while the Riemann hypothesis, named after him, remains one of the most famous unsolved problems in mathematics to this day. The production approaches this extraordinary personality not as a dry academic biography, but through relationships, memories, and personal testimonies.
Elise Riemann, Richard Dedekind, and Wilhelm Weber recount from their respective perspectives about the mathematician whose ideas radiate far beyond his short lifetime. This creates a multi-voiced stage portrait: historically grounded, dramaturgically focused, and open to the question of how abstract thinking becomes human history.
Original quotes and scientific dramaturgy
The text by Sandra Schüddekopf and David Rowe works with original quotes from Bernhard Riemann and his contemporaries. Scientific advice and theatrical research interlock. Directed by Sandra Schüddekopf, a production develops in which knowledge is not only explained but also becomes tangibly experienced.
The set design and costumes by Ágnes Hamvas open a historical conceptual space where personal memory, mathematical imagination, and social reality coincide. The theater atmosphere emerges from the interplay of narration, dialogue, and intellectual movement. The result promises a stage experience for all who are interested in theater, science, history, and the creative power of thought.
An evening for curious minds
The performance is aimed at all interested parties, students, scientists, as well as children and teenagers. The evening begins with greetings and a lecture about Bernhard Riemann, followed by a musical interlude. After the break, David Rowe will introduce the play, before the actual performance begins at 7:30 PM.
This combination of introduction, music, and acting creates an unusual approach to the performing arts. The audience experiences how mathematical ideas transform into language, characters, and dramatic tension. The audience reaction is likely to be particularly intense where scientific precision meets emotional biography.
Conclusion: Mathematics as living stage art
Who was Bernhard Riemann? invites you to rediscover one of the most influential mathematicians of the 19th century. The world premiere combines historical research, scientific expertise, and theatrical imagination for a special cultural evening in Bonn. Admission is free, but prior registration is required. Those who wish to experience how geometry, memory, and human closeness create a theater piece should attend this extraordinary stage experience live.
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