If the Widow Wishes to Be Addressed She Puts the Watering Can on the Grave with the Spout Facing Forward

Scene photo from »If the widow wants to be addressed, she places the watering can on the grave with the spout facing forward«: Flo Sohn stands in the foreground on stage and spreads his arms while singing. He is wearing a purple sports jacket and short sports pants. In the background on the left are Beatrix Doderer, Henry Morales, and Simon Mazouri playing musical instruments. — Beatrix Doderer, Henry Morales, Simon Mazouri, Flo Sohn; Photo: Susanne Reichardt

Scene photo from »If the widow wants to be addressed, she places the watering can on the grave with the spout facing forward«: Vladlena Sviatash and Lisa Förster stand close together, holding hands, with their other hands placed on their chests. They are wearing tracksuits and long-haired wigs. — Vladlena Sviatash, Lisa Förster; Photo: Susanne Reichardt

Scene photo from »If the widow wants to be addressed, she places the watering can on the grave with the spout facing forward«: In the foreground on the left, Vladlena Sviatash stands elevated on a stage element. She sings into a microphone and raises her hand. Flo Sohn stands to her right. In the background, Jeremy Heiß plays the guitar. Everyone wears tracksuits, sports shoes, and long-haired wigs. — Vladlena Sviatash, Jeremy Heiß, Flo Sohn; Photo: Susanne Reichardt

Scene photo from »If the widow wants to be addressed, she places the watering can on the grave with the spout facing forward«: Henry Morales, Vladlena Sviatash, Flo Sohn, Lisa Förster, and Simon Mazouri sit close together on two steps. Jeremy Heiß can be seen in the background playing the guitar. They are all wearing tracksuits, sneakers, and long-haired wigs. — Henry Morales, Vladlena Sviatash, Flo Sohn, Lisa Förster, Simon Mazouri, Jeremy Heiß; Photo: Susanne Reichardt

Scene photo from »If the widow wants to be addressed, she places the watering can on the grave with the spout facing forward«: In the foreground, Simon Mazouri, Beatrix Doderer, Lisa Förster, and Henry Morales stand close together. Beatrix Doderer is holding a watering can in her hand. Henry Morales is holding a watering can above his head. In the background, Flo Sohn stands on the upper step of a stage element. He also holds a watering can in front of him. — Simon Mazouri, Beatrix Doderer, Flo Sohn, Lisa Förster, Henry Morales; Photo: Susanne Reichardt

Scene photo from »If the widow wants to be addressed, she places the watering can on the grave with the spout facing forward«: On the left, Henry Morales stands at the top of the steps of the stage element. It looks like an island. On the right-hand side, there is also an island made of steps. Simon Mazouri, Lisa Förster, Beatrix Doderer, and Flo Sohn are standing on it. They are holding their arms up in the air and cheering. They are all wearing tracksuits and long-haired wigs. — Henry Morales, Simon Mazouri, Lisa Förster, Beatrix Doderer, Flo Sohn; Photo: Susanne Reichardt

Scene photo from »If the widow wants to be addressed, she places the watering can on the grave with the spout facing forward«: Beatrix Doderer stands on top of a stage element. She holds both arms in the air and has a flag in her hand. Lisa Förster and Simon Mazouri stand in front of her. They all shout excitedly and are bathed in reddish stage lighting. — Lisa Förster, Beatrix Doderer, Simon Mazouri; Photo: Susanne Reichardt

based on the short stories by Saša Stanišić

Theatre
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Adapted for the stage by Hannah Frauenrath
[recommended for ages 16 and up]

Sometimes we’re afraid of having hesitated to long at the crossroads of life and having missed out. That is how four friends feel in the mid-90s, sitting in Heidelberg’s vineyards and brooding about the future. Fatih comes up with a groundbreaking idea: »How great would it be to have a rehearsal room for life? You go in and try out 10 minutes of the future. Just like trying on shoes, only with fate.«

In Saša Stanišić’s story, Fatih’s invention becomes reality and anyone can use the »fitting room for the future«: Dilek, who works as a cleaner, decides to take her life in her own hands. The widow Gisel longs for new acquaintances and places the watering can on the grave accordingly.

After the premiere of »Blaupause« (Blueprint), director Hanna Frauenrath celebrates her second performance in Heidelberg, dedicating it to Stanišić’s stories about the wonderful detours of life.

Content notes

This production is accompanied by a programme from the Arts & Education team.

If the Widow Wishes to Be Addressed She Puts the Watering Can on the Grave with the Spout Facing Forward

Theatre

20:00 → 21:20 h

Zwinger 1

Sold out (last-minute tickets may be available at the box office)

based on the short stories by Saša Stanišić
[recommended for ages 16 and up]

If the Widow Wishes to Be Addressed She Puts the Watering Can on the Grave with the Spout Facing Forward

Theatre

20:00 → 21:20 h

Zwinger 1

last performance!

Sold out (last-minute tickets may be available at the box office)

based on the short stories by Saša Stanišić
[recommended for ages 16 and up]

Direction

Hannah Frauenrath

Stage and Costumes

Olivia Rosendorfer

Music

Jeremy Heiß

Dramaturgy

Deborah Raulin Orina Vogt

Music Theatre Education

Lisa Zollner

With

Beatrix Doderer Lisa Förster Simon Mazouri Henry Morales Flo Sohn Vladlena Sviatash

Live music

Jeremy Heiß

Assistant Director/Stage Manager

Tjark Piepenburg

Soufflage

Sara Eichhorn

Costume Assistant

Hannah Schäfer

Assistant Stage Design

Judith Grätzer

Costume Hospitanz

Franka Brand

The production of the decorative parts is carried out in the workshops of the Theater und Orchester Heidelberg.

A complete list of all employees of the technical departments involved can be found here.

Listen to an introduction by Deborah Raulin (in German) here.

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Trailer by Siegersbuschfilm

Regisseurin Hannah Frauenrath habe sechs Episoden ausgewählt und auf die »dramaturgisch wesentlichen Momente« reduziert, berichtet Frank Barsch im Mannheimer Morgen (2. März 2026). Das Ensemble sei in »schwungvoll wechselnden Rollen« zu sehen, spiele sich »von Pointe zu Pointe«, dabei gelängen »absurd schöne« Szenen.

In der Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung (2. März 2026) gefällt Jesper Klein die Inszenierung der Titelstory am besten, »Das hat Tiefgang, Tempo, Pfiff und Pointen«. Überhaupt sichere sich das »spielfreudige« Ensemble »schnell einige Lacher«, begleitet von einem »poppigen Soundtrack«, geendet habe der Abend mit »reichlich Beifall«.

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