Courtroom drama by Agatha Christie, in a modernized staging by Aenne Busmann and Hans Peter Mörsch with the ensemble of Theater Köln-Süd e.V.

Witness for the Prosecution

Offene Schule Köln

Elisabeth is confident. Although she's currently unemployed, has no business license, and still has a fine to pay, what she can rely on is herself. Or rather, her body. She wants to sell it to the anatomical institute for scientific experiments after her death. In return, she hopes to receive 150 marks immediately. That would be enough money for her business license. And with that, she could start her own business and work again. And once she had a job, the world would be her oyster again! Unfortunately, Elisabeth seems to have been completely misinformed. The institute has no interest in acquiring her body. Times are tough. The lonely taxidermist still wants to help and lends her the money. She, in turn, uses this to pay off her previous conviction. Of course, he would never have given his hard-earned money to a criminal. He reports her for fraud, and Elisabeth is sentenced to prison. Once free again, she joins the long line of job seekers in front of the welfare office. Without success. By chance, she meets the police officer Alfons. The two fall in love, but Elisabeth keeps quiet about her run-in with the law. When this comes out, he abandons her to avoid jeopardizing his career. Elisabeth is alone again. Without prospects and worn down by everyday life, she has lost faith in a better society, her love for Alfons, and her hope that she will still find happiness.

Faith, love, hope

Theater Bonn Opera House

Peter Turrini's version of Beaumarchais' "The Marriage of Figaro" (original "Der tolle Tag"), directed by Franziska Winterberg, with music and light/video by HP Katzenburg.

Julia Hölscher

Events

Past events

Nov 1, 2025

Witness for the Prosecution · Theater Köln-Süd e.V.

Nov 8, 2024

Faith, love, hope · Theater Bonn

Future and recently performed repertoire

Marcelline in The Crazy Day by Beaumarchais

Theater Köln-Süd e.V.

Emily French in Witness for the Prosecution by Christie

Theater Köln-Süd e.V.

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