Golgatha in the St. Thomas Church: Augsburg experiences a radical theater format
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A theater evening that makes the church space a resonating body
On Monday, June 29, 2026, the KGI Collective transforms the St. Thomas Church in Augsburg into a place of intense engagement. Golgatha lasts about an hour, is free of charge, and takes place as part of the founding meeting of the Initiative for Critique of Antisemitism and Theater. The production investigates the origins of European antisemitism in the Christian gospels and connects personal experiences with a critical reading of religious tradition. ([augsburg-city.de](https://www.augsburg-city.de/events/56908-theaterstueck-golgatha/))
When the church space itself becomes dramaturgy
Hardly any performance venue conveys the tension of this evening as strongly as the St. Thomas Church. The modern tent-shaped structure, the triangular floor plan, and the clear orientation towards the altar create a stage atmosphere where space, history, and present merge inseparably. Here, a stage experience arises that does not set distance but rather immediate closeness. ([st-thomas-augsburg.de](https://www.st-thomas-augsburg.de/unsere-kirchen/st-thomas-kirche/))
A piece about memory, guilt, and cultural memory
The KGI Collective describes its work as a critical examination of Christian narratives and their impact into the present. This dramatic intensification makes the evening culturally and historically explosive: The staging questions the mechanisms through which anti-Jewish interpretations have solidified over centuries. The result promises no smooth storytelling but a concentrated, reflective, and deliberately uncomfortable theater atmosphere. ([augsburg-city.de](https://www.augsburg-city.de/events/56908-theaterstueck-golgatha/))
A short evening with a significant aftereffect
The announced duration of about one hour condenses the performance into a precise, pointed theater format. Such compact productions especially thrive on sharpness, rhythm, and a strong audience reaction. Those who engage with Golgatha experience not a decorative play, but a stage experience with political and religious depth. ([augsburg-city.de](https://www.augsburg-city.de/events/56908-theaterstueck-golgatha/))
Conclusion: An evening for alert minds and open hearts
Golgatha in Augsburg promises an intense theatrical event at the intersection of art, theology, and social responsibility. The combination of church space, free admission, and a clear critique of antisemitism makes this performance a unique date in the cultural calendar. Those who appreciate theater as a space for thought should experience this evening live. ([augsburg-city.de](https://www.augsburg-city.de/events/56908-theaterstueck-golgatha/))
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