When does the performance start?

The performance starts on 11.09.2026 at 19:00.

Where does the play take place?

On the island stage on Freundschaftsinsel in Potsdam, Burgstraße 14467.

Yes, according to the event details, the event is free of charge.

What age is the play suitable for?

The event specifies a recommendation for ages 16 and up.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the Neuen Kammerspiele are barrier-free accessible and provide wheelchair spaces and a barrier-free WC.

How do I get there best?

By public transport using bus lines 622 and 115 or by bicycle from S-Bahn Mexikoplatz.

Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell

Name: Kammertheater Kleinmachnow: Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell
Start: 2026-09-11T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-11T23:10:00+02:00
Location: Inselbühne auf der Freundschaftsinsel

A London night piece full of wit, intoxication, and unflinching truthfulness

With Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell, the Kammertheater Kleinmachnow presents a sharply drawn stage figure that has long since achieved cult status: the British columnist Jeffrey Bernard, whose life oscillates between Soho, pub myth, and personal downfall. The play by Keith Waterhouse condenses this cosmos into an evening full of memory, irony, and bitter comedy. The production at the Neuen Kammerspielen relies on ensemble strength, rapid changes of perspective, and that dense theatrical atmosphere that transforms a biographical narrative into a lively stage experience. ([potsdamtourismus.de](https://www.potsdamtourismus.de/event/kammertheater-kleinmachnow-jeffrey-bernard-fuehlt-sich-nicht))

A figure between excess and elegance

Jeffrey Bernard was not a smooth hero figure but a chronicler of the flawed: journalist, observer, London night owl. The source material goes back to Keith Waterhouse and plays with the famous note from The Spectator, which once declared Bernard incapable of writing under the heading of his column. Exactly from this emerges the dramaturgy: failure, memory, and narrative joy merge into a melancholic comedy about a life on the edge of orderly everyday life. It is precisely this mixture that gives the material its lasting impact on the audience. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Bernard_Is_Unwell?utm_source=openai))

Direction with ensemble temperament

The current production of the Kammertheater Kleinmachnow emphasizes strong performances with multiple roles and clear direction by Friederike Schröder. The ensemble consisting of Sarah Kamm, Lea Rosanke, Christiane Voigt, Maximilian Liebsch, Sebastian Fuentes, and Andreas Linck carries the evening with noticeable joy in acting. Even the theater's announcement speaks of a notorious face of old Soho, of misguided paths, cat races, and talking tombstones - images that suggest a fast, witty, and rhythmically dynamic staging. ([neuekammerspiele.de](https://neuekammerspiele.de/veranstaltung/jeffrey-bernard-3234943511/?utm_source=openai))

The location: Theatrical proximity, hall feeling, direct encounter

The Neuen Kammerspiele provide a suitable setting for this type of theater: large hall, stage space, flexible event usage, and barrier-free access. The venue has up to 350 seats in the large hall, a barrier-free WC, wheelchair spaces, and a parking lot right in front of the entrance. Access is possible via public transport using bus 622 and bus 115, along with the proximity to the S-Bahn station Mexikoplatz by bicycle. This creates ideal conditions for a dense, immediate stage experience. ([neuekammerspiele.de](https://neuekammerspiele.de/ueber-uns/unsere-saele/?utm_source=openai))

Why this evening piques curiosity

The source material is a theatrical classic about charm, self-destruction, and the art of turning defeats into stories. Reviews from the English-speaking world describe the play as witty, fast-paced, and at the same time touching in its portrayal of a colorful anti-hero. This is precisely where the allure of this advance report lies: The production promises no flawless pose but a theatrical closeness to the abysmal, supported by verbal wit, character comedy, and intense audience reaction. Those who love theater as a lively encounter will find an evening with a literary undertone and scenic presence here. ([timeout.com](https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/jeffrey-bernard-is-unwell-2-review?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell combines British wit with existential depth and an ensemble that carries the material with energy and precision. The result promises an evening between laughter and quiet disillusionment, between the Soho myth and the present of the stage. Those seeking cultural journalistic theater with stance should experience this date live. ([potsdamtourismus.de](https://www.potsdamtourismus.de/event/kammertheater-kleinmachnow-jeffrey-bernard-fuehlt-sich-nicht))

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