Foam I Try (2+) at the Young National Theater Mannheim: Foam becomes the stage

Foam I Try (2+): A sensual theater experience for the very young

What does foam feel like, how does it sound, and how does it change a space? The Young National Theater Mannheim dedicates the production Foam I Try (2+) to an everyday, surprisingly changeable phenomenon. On October 20, 2026, children from two years old and their families will experience a poetic material exploration without spoken language.

Between Lightness and Solidity

Foam is neither solid nor liquid. It can appear light and airy, almost like a cloud, and in the next moment seem solid and resistant. The production makes these contrasts physically and visually perceivable. Bath foam, shaving foam, construction foam, foam soup, and whipped egg whites form the starting point for an aesthetic experience that casts familiar everyday materials in a new light.

When Bubbles Make Sounds

The focus of the work is not on painting or sculpture but on material, movement, and sound. Foam can be blown, touched, tapped, and popped. The many small and large bubbles produce their own sounds, while body, light, and space create a playful installation. This develops a concentrated exhibition atmosphere in the theater space where children observe, marvel, and immediately discover connections.

Artistic Research for Children from Two Years Old

Under the direction of Lara Kaiser, the Young National Theater continues its material explorations for the age group 2+. After productions on balls, mud, and colors, this time the curation of the sensory event focuses on foam. The production works without language, thus opening a direct access through perception, rhythm, movement, and sound. Contributing artist is Katharina Breier; set and costume are by Cornelius Reitmayr, and dramaturgy is handled by Annalena Küspert.

A Poetic Encounter with the Everyday

The production combines cultural education with immediate theater experience. Children encounter a familiar material in an unusual form and experience how a seemingly simple substance creates a changeable stage world. Press reviews described the performance as enchanting and emphasized how the performance captivates its audience without words.

Conclusion: Foam as an Artistic Experience for the Whole Family

Foam I Try (2+) promises a concentrated, physical, and visually rich artistic experience. Between bubbles, sounds, movement, and transience, an aesthetic experience arises that gives very young visitors space for curiosity and their own discoveries. Families should experience this special theater production at the Young National Theater Mannheim live.

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Sources:

• Foam I Try (2+) – Mannheim.de
• Foam I Try (2+) – National Theater Mannheim
• Foam I Try (2+) – Cast and Press Reviews