When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at 19:30.

Where will The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum be performed?

The performance takes place at the Brecht Stage in Gaswerk of Staatstheater Augsburg, Am Alten Gaswerk 8, 86156 Augsburg.

How much do the tickets cost?

The official ticket prices range from 23 to 29 euros depending on the seating category.

How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about two hours and is played without an intermission.

Is there an introduction?

An introduction is scheduled at 19:00 before the performance.

What is the play about?

The piece tells the story of Katharina Blum, who becomes embroiled in a media witch hunt after a romantic encounter, and examines the consequences of sensational journalism, abuse of power, and public pre-judgment.

Experience Katharina Blum live: A compelling theater evening about media power, dignity, and violence

Name: The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum
Start: 2026-12-30T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-30T21:30:00+01:00
Location: brechtbühne im Gaswerk

When Words Turn to Violence: Katharina Blum at the Brecht Stage

Heinrich Böll's sharp analysis of media power, public condemnation, and societal violence comes to the Brecht Stage at Gaswerk on December 30, 2026. In the production by Tom Kühnel, Katharina Blum becomes embroiled in the machinery of police, tabloid press, and public sensationalism after a chance romantic encounter.

A Young Woman at the Center of the Witch Hunt

Katharina Blum spends a night with a man who is considered a wanted criminal. Shortly thereafter, her life becomes the subject of a media campaign. The press transforms suspicion into certainty, a private encounter into a public accusation, and a person into a headline. Böll's 1974 narrative unfolds a distressing drama about character assassination, power, and the destructive force of language.

Tom Kühnel Preserves Historical Sharpness

Director Tom Kühnel refuses to merely update the material, choosing to keep it firmly in its time. This approach creates a strong resonance with the present: the mechanisms of manipulation seem familiar, even though the production avoids direct references to social media. Historic media criticism and contemporary debates about clicks, outrage, and public pre-judgment enter into a tense dialogue.

Stage Design Between Home and Public Tribunal

At the center of the set design is a revolving space that makes Katharina's apartment visible while simultaneously presenting her like an exhibit on a pedestal. A carnival-like environment enhances the feeling of an ogling mob. Costumes, music, and set design evoke the atmosphere of the 1970s, while the focused acoustics of the Brecht Stage echo every pause, every glance, and every verbal shift.

Precise Acting and Political Dramaturgy

The production skillfully distributes Böll's almost documentary narrative text among the ensemble. From the perspectives of perpetrator, victim, and observer, Katharina's position constantly shifts. Original interview sounds from Heinrich Böll and Günter Wallraff link the stage action with contemporary history. This results in a dense theatrical experience between chamber play, media analysis, and political performance.

A Theater Evening of Pressing Relevance

The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum shows how quickly reporting can turn into a tribunal and curiosity can become violence. The Augsburg production combines sharp dramaturgy, atmospheric set design, and adaptable acting into an evening that does not release you comfortably. Those who wish to experience theater as a social resonance space will find an intense and lasting event here.

Conclusion: A Must-Attend for Political Theater

On December 30, the audience at the Brecht Stage in Gaswerk can expect a concentrated performance about dignity, media power, and the consequences of public lynching. Experience Heinrich Böll's classic in a production that combines historical accuracy with contemporary urgency.