When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on May 17, 2026, at 3:30 PM.

How much is the admission?

The admission costs 5 euros. Children and teenagers have free entry.

Where does the music theater take place?

Singing and acting will take place in the hall of the community center Neustadt Marien at Papenmarkt 10a in Bielefeld.

Is there anything for the audience after the performance?

Yes, afterwards a closing with coffee, tea, juice, water, and snacks is announced.

Is the venue barrier-free?

Information on accessibility is not fully available in the provided sources.

For which audience is the piece suitable?

The piece is particularly aimed at culture-interested families and visitors who appreciate young music theater and choral art.

Four young voices transform loss into music theater full of closeness and hope

Name: The Fatherless Four
Start: 2026-05-17T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Neustädter Marienkirche (ev.)

A musical family piece full of heart, humor, and youthful stage joy

With The Fatherless Four, Quattroplus presents an original music theater performance at the community center Neustadt Marien that transforms youth, friendship, and the struggle for cohesion into resonant images. Four singers from the Bielefeld children's choir have formed their group anew and created a piece that combines intimate closeness with vibrant playfulness.

Four voices, four perspectives, one shared breath

The focus is not just on a story about being abandoned and coming together but also on a palpable stage experience: The young participants shape a direct theatrical atmosphere from music, play, and movement that feels immediate. Bruno Coulais sounds and pop moments from Bruno Mars meet a childlike, intelligent dramaturgy that takes family stories seriously while maintaining lightness.

Music theater with confidence and charm

The fact that four singers have written their own music theater gives the performance a special authority from the heart of the young ensemble. The direction of the evening lies in the tension between simple presence and lively expression: Not a large machinery but the power of voices, timing, and playfulness drives the events. It is precisely from this that the immediacy arises, tightly intertwining the audience and stage.

A church space as a resonant space

The Neustadt Marien Church is much more than a backdrop. As a place of church music, it possesses an acoustic breadth that gives the music theater brilliance and warmth. The community center hall at Papenmarkt 10a also creates intimacy that directs attention to facial expressions, ensemble work, and the subtle transitions between speaking and singing. Thus, an atmosphere arises where every detail counts.

Why this afternoon is touching

The Fatherless Four tells of loss, friendship, and the courage to come together anew. Especially for culture enthusiasts, this afternoon offers a rare delight: young theater with genuine expressiveness, musical diversity, and a credible emotional core. Anyone wishing to experience contemporary, personally colored music theater should keep this date firmly in mind.

Conclusion: This music theater promises a touching, intelligent, and musically colorful afternoon in Bielefeld. Those who want to experience young stage art with heart and character should not miss The Fatherless Four live.