When does State of the Union take place in Bielefeld?

The performance takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where is State of the Union performed?

The venue is the Theater am Alten Markt, Alter Markt 1, 33602 Bielefeld.

How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and takes place without an intermission.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 33.70 Euro according to the current ticket offer. Additional booking and shipping costs may apply.

What age is the play suitable for?

The performance is recommended for ages 14 and up.

What is State of the Union about?

Tom and Louise are trying to save their marriage. Before each couples therapy session, they meet at a pub, where old conflicts, injuries, and hopes clash in pointed conversations.

When Love Fights: State of the Union Brings Marriage Crisis and Humor to Bielefeld

Name: State of the Union – No one said you should move out
Start: 2026-11-01T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T21:20:00+01:00
Location: Theater am Alten Markt

State of the Union: When the marriage crisis becomes a biting stage comedy

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Theater am Alten Markt in Bielefeld will stage Nick Hornby's relationship comedy State of the Union. Under the German title No one said you should move out, Tom and Louise meet at a pub before their weekly couple's therapy sessions. Amidst drinks, old conflicts, and sharp wit, a brutal look at the highs and lows of a long-term relationship begins.

Word battles filled with humor and surprising intimacy

Louise has cheated, Tom has moved out – yet both do not want to give up their marriage without a fight. In their conversations, injuries, hopes, and differing viewpoints clash. What initially seems like an everyday argument evolves into a pointed theater evening about love, disappointment, and the challenging art of staying in conversation.

Nick Hornby's view on the comedic sides of the crisis

The British writer and screenwriter Nick Hornby has been captivating audiences since the 1990s with works like High Fidelity, About a Boy, and A Long Way Down. State of the Union also combines his distinctive humor with sympathetic anti-heroes and situations that many find familiar in their own relationship daily lives. The production in Bielefeld presents the play with a lot of music.

A concentrated event experience at TAM

The performance lasts about one hour and 45 minutes and takes place without an intermission. Directed and staged by Michael Heicks, the costumes are designed by Julia Wartemann. Oliver Siegel creates the music, and Gianni Cuccaro is responsible for the choreography. The result promises a dense event atmosphere, rapid dialogues, and a mood between hearty laughter and thoughtful moments. The event is recommended for ages 14 and up.

Conclusion: Experience the relationship comedy with depth live

State of the Union combines pointed dialogues, musical accents, and a relatable story into an entertaining theatrical evening. Those who appreciate modern theater, British humor, and keen observations about partnership will experience a concentrated event experience with emotional closeness at the Theater am Alten Markt. Secure tickets for the performance in Bielefeld now and accompany Tom and Louise live through their marriage crisis.