When does the performance start?

The performance begins on August 13, 2026, at 21:00.

Where does the play take place?

The venue is T-Werk at Schiffbauergasse 4 E in Potsdam.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular ticket price is 21 Euros per person.

Is the theater accessible?

T-Werk is only partially accessible. The foyer and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are at ground level, access to the auditorium is only partially barrier-free.

How can I get there best?

The venue is well reachable by tram and train. By car, the route goes via the A115 and the Nutheschnellstraße; parking is available at the south entrance.

Is there an intermission?

There are no verified details for this performance.

Borchert's Anti-War Drama Unfolds Its Full Force at T-Werk Potsdam

Name: Outside the Door
Start: 2026-08-13T23:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-14T00:30:00+02:00
Location: T-Werk

An Evening about Homecoming, Guilt, and the Painful Longing for Humanity

With Outside the Door, the New Globe Theater presents Wolfgang Borchert's famous homecoming drama on August 13, 2026, in Potsdam. The evening immerses the audience in the disturbing post-war world of Beckmann, who returns from captivity but finds no place to belong. The play is considered one of the most poignant anti-war dramas in German literature and was written by Borchert in just eight days; the world premiere took place in 1947 in Hamburg. ([neuesglobetheater.de](https://neuesglobetheater.de/stueck/draussen-vor-der-tuer/))

The Impact of a Classic

Borchert's text is not a gentle reminiscence, but a cry of desperation. Beckmann wanders through a dreamlike in-between world, encountering death, the Elbe, God, and a doppelgänger of his own self. It is precisely this mix of realism, grotesque, and lyricism that makes the dramaturgy so timeless and so open to a powerful production. The New Globe Theater announces a new staging with clear language, emotional immediacy, and social relevance. ([neuesglobetheater.de](https://neuesglobetheater.de/stueck/draussen-vor-der-tuer/))

The Stage Experience in Potsdam

In the T-Werk at Schiffbauergasse, a theatrical atmosphere unfolds with proximity to the audience: The hall offers up to 124 seats, access is at ground level through the adjoining courtyard, and the venue is part of the vibrant cultural quarter of Schiffbauergasse. Parking is available for visitors at the south entrance, and the location is well connected by tram and regional train. ([t-werk.de](https://www.t-werk.de/images/web/download/Technische-Daten-T-Werk.pdf))

Why This Play Resonates Today

Few post-war dramas ask so directly about responsibility, repression, and the psychological return to life. Borchert's language remains concise, vivid, and relentless; it has preoccupied directors and critics for decades. Even later productions have been repeatedly noted for their focus on sound, body, and inner turmoil. For the Potsdam audience, this promises a theater evening that not only tells but also stirs. ([die-deutsche-buehne.de](https://www.die-deutsche-buehne.de/kritiken/beckmann-back/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Outside the Door is an evening in Potsdam for all those who want to experience theater as a diagnosis of the present: intense, condensed, uncomfortable, and touching. Those who engage with Borchert's language and the focused performance style of the New Globe Theater will experience a powerful stage presence between darkness and compassion. Experience it live now and secure your tickets in time. ([neuesglobetheater.de](https://neuesglobetheater.de/stueck/draussen-vor-der-tuer/))