Documentary Theater, Ruhr · Süddeutsche Kultur
Werkgruppe 2 stages lives of solitary cat owners
Werkgruppe 2 has created a documentary theater piece based on interviews with elderly women living alone with cats in the Ruhr region. The production mines humor and intimacy from its subjects' everyday experiences.
The theatrical collective Werkgruppe 2 interviewed elderly women in the Ruhr who share their homes and lives with cats, transforming these conversations into a staged work. The resulting production balances observational comedy with genuine affection for its subjects. By centering voices and stories often overlooked in mainstream culture, the piece creates a portrait of solitude, companionship, and the bonds formed between humans and animals.
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