Andratschke/Messing/Kerklau // The fat unsexy Käthchen von Heilbronn

Oh, this graceful, poor Käthchen. We know the young woman as a tragic lover. As the angelic one of the trial by fire. But wait a minute. Why does the Käthchen von Heilbronn actually have to be slim? Would Kleist be turning in his grave otherwise? Or would half the audience turn away? What is the measure of all beauty on stage anyway? In THE FAT UNSEXY KÄTHCHEN VON HEILBRONN, Münster-based actress Regine Andratschke explores the insanity of norms. On female self-destruction and self-empowerment. In the absurdly cold light of the theater. Rejected, turned down, excluded from glamor and leading roles. Only a free fall into madness can help. And if that doesn't lead anywhere, then perhaps humor, unconditional love and a lust for life will have to do! THE FAT UNSEXY KÄTHCHEN is an empowering retelling for all those who believe they are not enough.

Text and acting Regine Andratschke Director Ruth Messing Stage and costume team Dramaturgy Manfred Kerklau Lighting design Timo von der Horst Photo production Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, the NRW State Office for Independent Performing Arts, the Cultural Office of the City of Münster and the LWL Kulturfonds Co-production Theater im Pumpenhaus