In 1423 Berlin, two peasants find themselves at the center of hysteria, hypocrisy and impending doom. How… fun! As the flames of persecution rise, they must decide: will they take a stand or simply watch? A darkly comedic dive into fear, guilt and the price of inaction. Wenches! blends historical absurdity with modern relevance, revealing how easy it is to mistake performance for purpose. Fast-paced, sharp-witted and unapologetically satirical, this play will make you laugh, squirm and go 'huh?' But worry not! The wenches are right there with you. It all starts with a step into the woods...

This multimedia comedy boldly explores the state of modern activism as our Wenches ask: should they take a stand, or simply sit back and watch? Incorporating comedic projections throughout, with an original score from Kyra Le Roux, voice over commentary by Christian Intorp, and performances from Maya Le Roux, Bianca Waechter, and Derya Celikkol.

Antonia Reinisch, Director: “I was drawn to this piece not just for its wit and satire, but for the ache beneath it—the heartbreak of complicity, the absurdity of progress, and the terrifying ease with which we replace action with performance…I don’t believe this play gives answers. But it demands we sit with the discomfort of our own inaction. And maybe—laugh at it.

WENCHES!

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