About

Wutschweiger is a play about two children whose families are threatened by poverty and who stop speaking in protest. It takes place at Studiobühne II, Krefeld, on Wednesday 11 November 2026, 10:30–11:40.

What to expect

The play follows two children whose families are threatened by poverty; they cannot join a class trip and decide to stop speaking in protest and anger.

The description says every fourth child in Krefeld is threatened by poverty and that poverty is often hidden by shame.

  • They join together, gain confidence and rebel
  • They dream of a good life
  • Friendship strengthens them
  • Play addresses poverty, shame, stereotypes and exclusion
  • Nominated for Deutscher Kindertheaterpreis 2020
  • Won Dramatikerpreis Kaas & Kappes 2019
  • Won Jugendtheaterpreis Baden-Württemberg 2020
  • Classroom workshop on classism offered

Questions

When does Wutschweiger start and end?

Wutschweiger is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 10:30 until 11:40.

Where is Wutschweiger?

Wutschweiger takes place at Studiobühne II, Virchowstraße 130, Krefeld.

How can I register?

Use the registration link:

**kresch.de

Is there a workshop?

Yes.

A companion classroom workshop on classism is offered.

It uses practical exercises on status, exclusion and cohesion.

Contact the organizer by email for more information.

What awards did Wutschweiger receive?

Nominated for Deutscher Kindertheaterpreis 2020

Won Dramatikerpreis Kaas & Kappes 2019

Won Jugendtheaterpreis Baden-Württemberg 2020

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Getting there

Studiobühne II, Virchowstraße 130, 47805 Krefeld, DE

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