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Kunz & Brosius Comedy Show - Glatt gebügelt - schief gewickelt

Stuttgart

1/16/2025
8:15 PM

COMEDY – Frieda Braun

with the program "In Full Force"

Carola's experience with dental corrections, Mia's excursion into the world of erotic films, a mustard debacle at the sausage stand, and a big fluff attack: With "In Full Force," Frieda Braun has once again created an evening-length program that guarantees laughs every minute.

Eloquently and with a sense of humor, Frieda Braun weaves absurd connections between a variety of themes: Enchanting Loreley songs, Asian managers, the down-to-earth world of local hardware stores, and in the midst of it all, Bruno with his new ceiling lamp "Octopus" – does it all fit into one story? Yes, it does. Welcome to Frieda's world!

"The couple has been injured together for years." It is sentences like this that send the audience of Frieda Braun into ecstasy. Her stories and clever wordplay originate fundamentally from her own creative mind.

The Belgian mime, clown, and cabaret artist Joseph Collard (Cirque du Soleil, Les Founambules) has been an ideal partner for her in the visual realization for years. Language, facial expressions, and gestures have made Frieda Braun not only unique but also one of the most successful stage figures in Germany.

More information and photos at http://www.friedabraun.de

Stuttgart

1/17/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 26.70

ME AND MR CASH

ME AND MR CASH - A theater evening with songs by Johnny Cash and June Carter

A February evening in the year 1968. Johnny Cash and his entourage are once again performing one of their sold-out shows, this time in a small Canadian town. The lively June Carter, descendant of the legendary Carter Family, is also present. After playing the final chords of their joint hit "Jackson" in front of several thousand fans, Johnny asks: "Will you marry me, June?" With spontaneity and incomparable wit, she skillfully evades a direct answer, turning the situation into a comic moment as if it were a rehearsed act. But Johnny persists - this time he doesn't give up: After 31 marriage proposals, June finally responds with a "Yes!" on that evening. Actors Lucie Mackert and Roman Roth, along with musician Thomas Maos, immerse themselves in the Carter-Cash world. They shed light on the two sides of a love in show business and showcase the many facets of the two main characters. They also bring to life important companions and family members, narrating the story of the two from numerous perspectives. Through new arrangements of well-known country classics, the three performers present a contemporary view of this piece of music history while also bringing to life bygone eras.

A co-production of Theaterhaus Stuttgart and Theater Gütersloh
DIRECTED BY Endre M. Holéczy
FEATURING Lucie Mackert, Thomas Maos, Roman Roth

Stuttgart

1/21/2025
8:15 PM

1/26/2025
7:15 PM

Tickets

from € 20.00

Spielversprechend

Anne Folger was born in Weimar and lives in Kirchzarten. But that doesn't matter. She travels everywhere where wishes remain open, collects raindrops on passenger forms, and bonus points on daydreams. Is being mindful lonely when divided by eight? Does cucumber juice keep dreams fresh or can one consume it directly? Where can one find real talismans? Depending on the starting point, Ms. Folger steps in as a legal representative for Pour Adeline, composes music that elevators would love, and consistently separates herself from bad moods.
Her motto: No matter where life takes place, it wants to be played!

Those who have already experienced the award-winning entertainer with keen observation skills live on stage know that her evenings are always a varied mix of cabaret, stories, original songs, stand-up, and brilliant compositions. Bright, charming, cheeky, and witty. With art in her heart, music in her belly, mischief on her mind, and a sharp tongue, this evening is above all one thing: full of promises of play!

Stuttgart

1/26/2025
7:15 PM

Tickets

from € 22.00

Pasión de Buena Vista

No more advance sales are possible for this event - Tickets at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

1/27/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 50.00

Christine Thürmer

Stuttgart

1/28/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 29.95

Wunderwerk Erde - Wie unser Planet funktioniert

The PhD geoscientist, landscape photographer, and bestselling author Dr. Christian Klepp has been exploring the complex functions of the Earth system for 30 years. His curiosity and enthusiasm remain unabated: What is our Earth made of and how does our planet function?

Visually appealing, comprehensible, and understandable, this lecture is a declaration of love for our planet. Christian Klepp experiences the Arctic winter as a climate researcher on the "Polarstern," photographs rare rock formations in the desert, listens to the bang of an exploding meteor - and survives a helicopter crash in the Arctic.

In an authentic and well-founded way, he succeeds in sensitizing his audience to climate change. His mission: to show and explain the adventurous story and uniqueness of our Earth because only with this understanding can humanity protect the ecosystems and living beings that are our fragile foundation of life.

A live lecture to marvel at and laugh, uniting science and passion!

Dr. Christian Klepp studied meteorology and geology at the University of Hamburg and earned his doctorate in the field of geosciences. He worked as a lecturer and was actively involved in international climate research for 25 years. During countless research trips to the most remote corners of the planet, he gained deep insights into the landscapes and their formation. For 30 years now, Christian Klepp has also been photographing the untouched landscapes of the Earth. His spirit of adventure and love for the planet led in 2019 to the merging of his profession with landscape photography.

Stuttgart

1/28/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 24.00

Spuren der Flucht - Migration I Mauern I Menschenwürde

Since seven years, the photojournalist Klaus Petrus has been documenting escape routes through the Balkans to the EU countries. On these journeys, he lived with migrants in barracks, traveled with smugglers, crossed borders illegally with refugees, documented the violence of border police - and experienced a lot of humanity despite it all.

Migration is not only the big issue of our time, but also one that threatens to divide society into for or against - there is hardly any room for nuances. Klaus Petrus engages with refugees on an equal footing and, with his black and white photographs and narratives, shows the everyday life of people on the run, thus revealing the normality of a situation that is anything but normal.

There is, for example, the story of the Afghan Khalil, who after 1000 days on the run considers returning to his homeland, an Iraqi who pays off his debts as a smuggler, or the 70-year-old Samira from Pakistan, who has been stuck in Bosnia with her grandson for years. However, he encounters not only tragic and hopeless situations, but also many bizarre moments, moments of happiness, as well as love and hope. Klaus Petrus' images and stories cast an unusual light on migration - shaking up our entrenched image of refugees.

Klaus Petrus

Klaus Petrus was a philosophy professor at the University of Bern until 2012. Then he set off to the crisis regions of this world: Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Somalia, South Sudan, Ukraine. And repeatedly to the Balkan route, where he has been documenting escape stories since 2016. Since then, he has been working as a photojournalist and reporter. He reports on poverty, exclusion, migration, and wars from Switzerland, the Balkans, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
In 2022, Klaus Petrus was awarded the Swiss Press Photo Award for his long-term project on migration. In 2023, his book "Am Rand" was published, featuring reports and portraits of people on the margins of our society.

Stuttgart

1/29/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 24.00

Die Late Night Show mit Nebi Tuncer

„Die Late Night Show mit Nebi Tuncer“ – An evening full of humor, music, and high-profile guests like Osan Yaran, Alex Stoldt, and Paves16

After the spectacular launch of his “Late Night Show,” the charismatic comedian Nebi Tuncer – known as "The Great Nebi" – returns with a new edition of his successful format. This time, the audience at the renowned Theaterhaus Stuttgart can look forward to an evening that promises top-level entertainment: comedy, music, and celebrity guests ensure an unforgettable show!

Nebi is supported by high-profile guests who provide variety and surprises.

Comedy highlights: Featured is the acclaimed comedian Osan Yaran, who, as “Ostmane,” shares stories about the challenges of everyday life with his German-Turkish roots. His anecdotes about father-son life, Turkish weddings, and the culture clash between Baklava and Spreewald pickles promise continuous laughter. Additionally, guests can look forward to Alex Stoldt, a newcomer in the German comedy scene, who impresses with sharp-witted observations, dry humor, and a healthy dose of self-irony. Stoldt is a rising star who will captivate the audience with his pointed style and razor-sharp wit.

Musical highlights: The rising rap artist Paves16 brings emotional music with deep lyrics and hits like “Liebe=Schmerz,” addressing a whole generation. With his iconic appearance and authentic performance, he creates intense moments that touch the heart. The musical lineup is complemented by the show band Rosa von Rauschen, which delivers the perfect soundtrack for this special evening with their energetic performance and unique mix of various music styles.

The Theaterhaus Stuttgart offers the ideal setting for this extraordinary edition of the “Late Night Show mit Nebi Tuncer.” Look forward to an evening that perfectly combines humor, music, and entertainment. A must for everyone who wants to experience good vibes, unforgettable moments, and a dose of joie de vivre!

Stuttgart

1/29/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 29.95

nomad theatre ensemble - Vati und Mutti – Eine Familiengeschichte

Event Translation

WORLD PREMIERE
“Vati und Mutti – Eine Familiengeschichte” by Marie-Elisabeth Lüdde
A project of the nomad theatre ensemble
With: Stefanie Friedrich | Gundi-Anna Schick | Klaus Gramüller | Jonathan Peller
Directed by: Daniel Klumpp | Set design: Katharina Müller | Lighting design: Alexander Joseph
Premiere: Wed 29.01.2025 - 19.30
Further performances:
Thu 30.01.2025 | Fri 31.01.2025 | Sat 01.02.2025 | Sun 02.02.2025 – each at 19.30
(Audience discussion following on Thu/Fri/Sat)

Vati and Mutti hit their children. “Mutti hits with the wooden spoon. Vati strikes with the carpet beater.” Vati and Mutti rely on “The German Mother and Her First Child.” This guide by the NS education icon Johanna Haarer, first published in 1934, unfortunately remained a bestseller until the 1980s and influenced the childhood of millions of German children. Marie-Elisabeth Lüdde narrates how this played out in practice. She bases her work on two educational diaries she found in her parents' estate. Vati and Mutti documented their beating orgies in writing. Through numerous quotes, the author allows these scandalous diaries to flow into her own narrative. To trace the roots of violence, she also outlines the backstory of her parents. A panorama of Germany in the 20th century unfolds. A compelling voice of the culture of remembrance.

Stuttgart

Maxi Gstettenbauer remains STABLE

The man with the rolling "R" and unique configuration of incisors has become indispensable in German comedy. For 15 years now, the native of Lower Bavaria has avoided regular work and entertained thousands of viewers.

Maximilian Ronald Alfons Gstettenbauer (his full name) is the affable family man who despairs of both the world and his own expectations. Unfortunately, he often does so in a loud manner, which is bad for his blood pressure but excellent for our funny bone! The proto-millennial is one of the few representatives of his craft who masters both the cheeky everyday comedy and delicate social critique.

The future is shaking the fences of our present. No one wants to move so that everything remains as it never was. Yet, the most stable buildings in the world are designed to sway in an earthquake. Because nothing breaks faster than a beam that cannot bend.

This balancing act between reliable delivery of punchlines and overwhelmed world-weariness is the artistic primordial soup of Maxi Gstettenbauer.

When all certainties have been swept off the table, the darkly humorous family man seeks answers to the big questions: Can one defend the EU's external borders in Call of Duty? Can't we just strike against climate change? And how can an atomic bomb be harmful when it's vegan?

To stay STABLE, one must move. Ideally, to a theater near you!

Stuttgart

1/30/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 33.30

nomad theatre ensemble - Vati und Mutti – Eine Familiengeschichte

Event Translation

WORLD PREMIERE
“Vati und Mutti – Eine Familiengeschichte” by Marie-Elisabeth Lüdde
A project of the nomad theatre ensemble
With: Stefanie Friedrich | Gundi-Anna Schick | Klaus Gramüller | Jonathan Peller
Directed by: Daniel Klumpp | Set design: Katharina Müller | Lighting design: Alexander Joseph
Premiere: Wed 29.01.2025 - 19.30
Further performances:
Thu 30.01.2025 | Fri 31.01.2025 | Sat 01.02.2025 | Sun 02.02.2025 – each at 19.30
(Audience discussion following on Thu/Fri/Sat)

Vati and Mutti hit their children. “Mutti hits with the wooden spoon. Vati strikes with the carpet beater.” Vati and Mutti rely on “The German Mother and Her First Child.” This guide by the NS education icon Johanna Haarer, first published in 1934, unfortunately remained a bestseller until the 1980s and influenced the childhood of millions of German children. Marie-Elisabeth Lüdde narrates how this played out in practice. She bases her work on two educational diaries she found in her parents' estate. Vati and Mutti documented their beating orgies in writing. Through numerous quotes, the author allows these scandalous diaries to flow into her own narrative. To trace the roots of violence, she also outlines the backstory of her parents. A panorama of Germany in the 20th century unfolds. A compelling voice of the culture of remembrance.

Stuttgart

Lars Reichow

with the program "BOOMERLAND"

Boomers – they are not rare animals or endangered stuffed toys, but millions of people born between 1950 and 1970. They love to laugh, often and gladly go to cabaret, are forward-looking, and enjoy life responsibly.

Reichow wants to create a monument for this generation.
At the same time, he wants to build a bridge to the Millennial generation and Generation Z.

Boomers welcome – Millennials beloved!!!

More information at http://www.larsreichow.de

No advance ticket sales possible for this event - Tickets at 0711 40 20 720

Stuttgart

1/30/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 32.20

Tord Gustavsen Trio - SEEING - new Album VÖ Sept 2024

Stuttgart

1/30/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 34.00

Die Deutsche Ayse - von Tugsal Mogul

"The German Ayşe"
by Tuğsal Moğul

"Mama, open the fridge door and now the door of the freezer, take out all the meat and ice there and now put your head in there and stay in that position for a minute: That's how cold Germany is. No sun, lots of rain, and everyone working."

Three Turkish women from the first generation of immigrants. They arrive in a foreign country that is so different from what they had imagined. They do not want to stay long, yet they are faced with the challenge of making friends with their new home. How difficult is it to integrate into another country? And what does this country do for that? "The German Ayşe" is a scenic contribution to the ongoing debate about the success of integration. Author Tuğsal Moğul portrays in his play three strong women, whose life stories speak for themselves on stage.

Tuğsal Moğul was born in Neubeckum in 1969. In his play premiered at the Theater Münster and invited to the 2013 intercultural festival "Made in Germany" in Stuttgart, he assembles his own memories and interviews he conducted with immigrants into a joyful revue about the beginnings of migration in Germany.

"A timeless and sensitive piece that you won't easily forget." - WDR

"What makes the play so enjoyable: It depicts reality, far from ideological, cultural, or religious discussions. It simply tells the story of three people who left behind good and bad to experience bad and good elsewhere." - Ludwigsburger Kreiszeitung

Cast: Larissa Ivleva, Anne Osterloh, Katja Schmidt-Oehm, and Yavuz Köroglu

Stuttgart

1/31/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 18.00

nomad theatre ensemble - Vati und Mutti – Eine Familiengeschichte

Event Translation

WORLD PREMIERE
“Vati und Mutti – Eine Familiengeschichte” by Marie-Elisabeth Lüdde
A project of the nomad theatre ensemble
With: Stefanie Friedrich | Gundi-Anna Schick | Klaus Gramüller | Jonathan Peller
Directed by: Daniel Klumpp | Set design: Katharina Müller | Lighting design: Alexander Joseph
Premiere: Wed 29.01.2025 - 19.30
Further performances:
Thu 30.01.2025 | Fri 31.01.2025 | Sat 01.02.2025 | Sun 02.02.2025 – each at 19.30
(Audience discussion following on Thu/Fri/Sat)

Vati and Mutti hit their children. “Mutti hits with the wooden spoon. Vati strikes with the carpet beater.” Vati and Mutti rely on “The German Mother and Her First Child.” This guide by the NS education icon Johanna Haarer, first published in 1934, unfortunately remained a bestseller until the 1980s and influenced the childhood of millions of German children. Marie-Elisabeth Lüdde narrates how this played out in practice. She bases her work on two educational diaries she found in her parents' estate. Vati and Mutti documented their beating orgies in writing. Through numerous quotes, the author allows these scandalous diaries to flow into her own narrative. To trace the roots of violence, she also outlines the backstory of her parents. A panorama of Germany in the 20th century unfolds. A compelling voice of the culture of remembrance.

Stuttgart

1/31/2025
7:30 PM

Tickets

from € 19.00

Fisch fromm Frisör! - Die neue Show

The madness continues! EURE MÜTTER present their brand new show "Fisch fromm Frisör" - a comedy program so bold that it leaves its t-shirt on in the pool! For over 20 years, Andi Kraus, Don Svezia, and Matze Weinmann have been touring the country far and wide, shaking many a cabaret temple to its foundations. With their eighth program, EURE MÜTTER once again delight their audience with the unique mix of funny songs, quirky sketches, and absurd performances that only specialists like the three men in their black clothes can deliver. "Fisch fromm Frisör" is an incredibly varied show, packed with precisely crafted performances and sharp punchlines. No topic is foreign to the trio, as all phenomena of daily life are artistically dissected for one evening. Their YouTube channel has over 60 million views, and those who know them from the internet know: they are really funny. But only those who experience them live truly feel what a gripping "Fuck, yeah!!!" event an EURE MÜTTER stage show is. "Fisch fromm Frisör" offers two hours of never-before-seen comedy - freshly washed, gutted, and twisted. A famous critic recently compared the three comedians to a good bottle of red wine. Not because they get better with age, but because he would find it a shame to just carelessly dump them into a pot of goulash.

Stuttgart

1/31/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 30.00

Jan Plewka - "WANN WENN NICHT JETZT?"

JAN PLEWKA sings RIO REISER - When, if not now?

"Jan Plewka sings Rio Reiser", was one of the great successes at the Hamburg Schauspielhaus over ten years ago under the then artistic director Tom Stromberg. The performances were always sold out, the production has been played over 300 times throughout Germany by now. Now there is a second part of the evening, finally!

WHEN, IF NOT NOW? gathers songs from the time of Rio Reiser's solo career again, but focuses more on the songs from the Ton Steine Scherben years. Jan Plewka and Die Schwarz-Rote Heilsarmee bring the Scherben's music into the present. The songs have become darker and harder. The will for change back then is now charged with anger over today's conditions and made tangible. The cheerful hits and tender love songs have given way to political and combative songs. No more "König von Deutschland", no more "Junimond". They will play "Jenseits von Eden", "Warum geht es mir so dreckig?" and "Macht kaputt, was Euch kaputt macht".

A grand, powerful, and vivid show that moves between theater, performance, and concert. And Jan Plewka once again follows in the footsteps of Rio Reiser, making his songs his own on stage. This music is by no means yesterday's news, as even the Hamburger Abendblatt noted - and "Jan Plewka sings Rio Reiser, Part 2" another stroke of genius by Messrs. Stromberg and Plewka.

Jan Plewka / vocals
Lieven Brunckhorst / piano
Dirk Ritz / bass
Martin Engelbach / drums
Marco Schmedtje / guitar
Setting and mechanics of effect: Tom Stromberg
Premiere Autumn

Stuttgart

1/31/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 35.00

nomad theatre ensemble - Vati und Mutti – Eine Familiengeschichte

Event Translation

WORLD PREMIERE
“Vati und Mutti – Eine Familiengeschichte” by Marie-Elisabeth Lüdde
A project of the nomad theatre ensemble
With: Stefanie Friedrich | Gundi-Anna Schick | Klaus Gramüller | Jonathan Peller
Directed by: Daniel Klumpp | Set design: Katharina Müller | Lighting design: Alexander Joseph
Premiere: Wed 29.01.2025 - 19.30
Further performances:
Thu 30.01.2025 | Fri 31.01.2025 | Sat 01.02.2025 | Sun 02.02.2025 – each at 19.30
(Audience discussion following on Thu/Fri/Sat)

Vati and Mutti hit their children. “Mutti hits with the wooden spoon. Vati strikes with the carpet beater.” Vati and Mutti rely on “The German Mother and Her First Child.” This guide by the NS education icon Johanna Haarer, first published in 1934, unfortunately remained a bestseller until the 1980s and influenced the childhood of millions of German children. Marie-Elisabeth Lüdde narrates how this played out in practice. She bases her work on two educational diaries she found in her parents' estate. Vati and Mutti documented their beating orgies in writing. Through numerous quotes, the author allows these scandalous diaries to flow into her own narrative. To trace the roots of violence, she also outlines the backstory of her parents. A panorama of Germany in the 20th century unfolds. A compelling voice of the culture of remembrance.

Stuttgart

2/1/2025
7:30 PM

Tickets

from € 19.00

CAVEMAN - Martin Luding

CAVEMAN by Rob Becker

Men are hunters and women are gatherers. A fact that human evolution has not been able to change to this day. The cult comedy enthuses audiences and critics around the globe. A MUST for all who are in a relationship, have been in one, or want to be in one!

CAVEMAN takes a unique look at the relationship between man and woman. In the "magical underwear circle," Tom, the affable hero in the thicket of relationships, encounters his ancestor from the Stone Age, who allows him to partake in millennia-old wisdom: Men are hunters and women are gatherers. A fact that human evolution has not been able to change to this day. What the average man has always suspected, Tom now knows firsthand and wonders, "Why don't we just consider women and men as completely different cultures? With different languages, different behaviors, and different origins?" Inspired by this realization, Tom analyzes the strange universe of the gatherers: This mysterious world of best friends, shopping, and sex. With an immense need to communicate and dry humor and an ironic outlook, Tom also observes the lifestyle of the hunter. He reveals what fulfillment "sitting around without talking" can bring, why men have to channel surf through the TV program, and that a conversation among hunters begins and ends with the words "Let's go to the cellar, bore some stuff."

American Rob Becker wrote the most successful solo piece in Broadway history with CAVEMAN. After being acclaimed by millions of audiences in the United States, the modern caveman is achieving worldwide success. In Germany, the play premiered in 2000 under the direction of Esther Schweins and the translation of Kristian Bader.

Caveman: Martin Luding // Director: Esther Schweins // Original: Rob Becker // Translation: Kristian Bader

A Theater Mogul production.

Stuttgart

2/1/2025
8:15 PM

Tickets

from € 28.00

Fisch fromm Frisör! - Die neue Show

The madness continues! EURE MÜTTER present their brand new show "Fisch fromm Frisör" - a comedy program so bold that it leaves its t-shirt on in the pool! For over 20 years, Andi Kraus, Don Svezia, and Matze Weinmann have been touring the country far and wide, shaking many a cabaret temple to its foundations. With their eighth program, EURE MÜTTER once again delight their audience with the unique mix of funny songs, quirky sketches, and absurd performances that only specialists like the three men in their black clothes can deliver. "Fisch fromm Frisör" is an incredibly varied show, packed with precisely crafted performances and sharp punchlines. No topic is foreign to the trio, as all phenomena of daily life are artistically dissected for one evening. Their YouTube channel has over 60 million views, and those who know them from the internet know: they are really funny. But only those who experience them live truly feel what a gripping "Fuck, yeah!!!" event an EURE MÜTTER stage show is. "Fisch fromm Frisör" offers two hours of never-before-seen comedy - freshly washed, gutted, and twisted. A famous critic recently compared the three comedians to a good bottle of red wine. Not because they get better with age, but because he would find it a shame to just carelessly dump them into a pot of goulash.

Stuttgart

2/1/2025
8:00 PM

Tickets

from € 30.00

nomad theatre ensemble - Vati und Mutti – Eine Familiengeschichte

Event Translation

WORLD PREMIERE
“Vati und Mutti – Eine Familiengeschichte” by Marie-Elisabeth Lüdde
A project of the nomad theatre ensemble
With: Stefanie Friedrich | Gundi-Anna Schick | Klaus Gramüller | Jonathan Peller
Directed by: Daniel Klumpp | Set design: Katharina Müller | Lighting design: Alexander Joseph
Premiere: Wed 29.01.2025 - 19.30
Further performances:
Thu 30.01.2025 | Fri 31.01.2025 | Sat 01.02.2025 | Sun 02.02.2025 – each at 19.30
(Audience discussion following on Thu/Fri/Sat)

Vati and Mutti hit their children. “Mutti hits with the wooden spoon. Vati strikes with the carpet beater.” Vati and Mutti rely on “The German Mother and Her First Child.” This guide by the NS education icon Johanna Haarer, first published in 1934, unfortunately remained a bestseller until the 1980s and influenced the childhood of millions of German children. Marie-Elisabeth Lüdde narrates how this played out in practice. She bases her work on two educational diaries she found in her parents' estate. Vati and Mutti documented their beating orgies in writing. Through numerous quotes, the author allows these scandalous diaries to flow into her own narrative. To trace the roots of violence, she also outlines the backstory of her parents. A panorama of Germany in the 20th century unfolds. A compelling voice of the culture of remembrance.