Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum

1974: A young woman leaves her apartment to attend a private dance. Four days later, she turns herself in to the police and claims to have shot a journalist. She feels no remorse. What happened to Katharina Blum in the past few days? What led to this dramatic turn of events?

In his famous novella, Heinrich Böll reconstructs the exemplary history of an escalation of violence through transcripts, reports, and witness statements. With his stage adaptation of THE LOST HONOR OF KATHARINA BLUM, Bastian Kraft paints a picture of a deeply patriarchal society in which populism and sexism interact destructively.

duration: 1 hour 40 minutes - no interval

program

Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum
von Heinrich Böll

Eine Produktion des Schauspiel Köln

Place

Wiener Burgtheater – The Stage of Great Drama and Timeless Classics

The Wiener Burgtheater, often referred to as Austria’s "first stage," is one of the most prestigious and influential German-speaking theaters in Europe. Founded in 1741, it has shaped the theatrical landscape for centuries, standing for artistic excellence, literary classics, and contemporary productions.

Located on Vienna’s Ringstrasse, the Burgtheater is not only an architectural masterpiece but also a place where great playwrights such as Goethe, Schiller, Shakespeare, Arthur Schnitzler, Thomas Bernhard, and Elfriede Jelinek come to life through groundbreaking performances. With its renowned ensemble and innovative direction, the theater masterfully combines tradition with modernity, captivating thousands of theatergoers every year.

Getting There by Public Transport

Subway:

• U2 – Rathaus station (approx. 5-minute walk)

• Lines 1, D, 71 – Rathausplatz/Burgtheater stop
• Lines 2, 46 – Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring stop

• Line 13A – Theater in der Josefstadt stop (approx. 10-minute walk)