About

What to expect

Nipple Jesus is a monologue based on a short story by Nick Hornby.

  • Short story written in 2002
  • Dave: former bouncer with military past
  • He guards a controversial FSK 18 artwork
  • He becomes a defender of artistic freedom
  • Comic and inspiring monologue about art
  • With absurd-comic everyday observations
  • German version by Clara Drechsler and Harald Hellmann
  • Performance rights: Rowohlt Theater Verlag, Hamburg
  • Cooperation of GRENDTheater and Kunsthaus Essen
  • Performed inside Kunsthaus Essen exhibitions

Questions

When does Nipple Jesus - New Year's Eve Special start and end?

Nipple Jesus - New Year's Eve Special runs Thursday, 31 December 2026, 22:00 until 00:00 the next morning.

Where is Nipple Jesus - New Year's Eve Special?

Nipple Jesus - New Year's Eve Special takes place at Kulturzentrum GREND, Westfalenstraße 311, Essen.

How much are tickets for Nipple Jesus - New Year's Eve Special?

Tickets for Nipple Jesus - New Year's Eve Special cost €39.50 on the official ticket shop.

How can I book?

Book online via Reservix: reservix.de

What is Nipple Jesus about?

It is a monologue based on a short story by Nick Hornby.

Dave is a former bouncer with a military past.

He works as a museum guard and protects a controversial FSK 18 artwork.

At first he is outraged by the artwork.

He changes from a rough guy to a defender of artistic freedom.

The ending is different than expected.

Dave no longer understands the art world.

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Getting there

Kulturzentrum GREND, Westfalenstraße 311, 45276 Essen, DE

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