When does the performance take place?

The performance starts on 22.08.2026 at 4:00 PM at the Schirrhof of T-Werk in Potsdam.

How much do the tickets cost?

Ticket prices start at 7 euros.

Is the performance suitable for children?

Yes, the production is announced as theater for children from 5 years old.

Does the performance take place outdoors?

Yes, it is an open-air theater. In case of bad weather, the event will take place indoors.

Is T-Werk barrier-free?

T-Werk is only partially barrier-free. The foyer and wheelchair-accessible toilets are on ground level, and the theater hall is only conditionally accessible.

How does admission work?

No admission will be allowed after the performance begins. Mobile tickets will be accepted at the entrance; printing is not mandatory.

A summer fairy tale full of masks, music, and quiet hope in Potsdam

Name: The Rain Woman
Start: 2026-08-22T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-22T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Schirrhof (T-Werk)

A summer calling for rescue: The Rain Woman at Schirrhof

When theater in the open air meets fairy tale poetry, a rare moment arises where the stage, air, and audience form a single heightened presence. The Rain Woman by Theater NADI and T-Werk brings Theodor Storm's famous fairy tale to life as open-air theater with masks and music during the Schirrhof nights in Potsdam: a stage experience for children aged 5 and up, transforming drought into a narrative of hope through sensual imagery, live music, and poetic movement.

Poetic bodies, masks, and nature as dramatic force

The story describes a world where heat scorches everything and the fireman dries out the land. The production draws its tension from this premise: not didactic, but atmospheric; not loud, but focused. Theater NADI combines movement theater, mask work, and music into a visual language that relies on gestures, rhythm, and subtle transformations. For this version, the ensemble collaborates for the first time with Potsdam puppeteer Nora Raetsch, adding additional materiality and a special craftsmanship to the piece.

A fairy tale of dryness, change, and closeness to nature

The Rain Woman is more than a fairy-tale solution to a weather problem. The piece discusses the longing for renewal, solidarity, and a different approach to the world. Especially in the open-air space of Schirrhof, this narrative gains resonance: the real summer light, the open sky, and the theater atmosphere of Schiffbauergasse enhance the poetic dimension of the evening. The direction relies on sensual theatrical images that the audience can not only observe but physically experience.

Production with a clear signature and long-term collaboration

Theater NADI, founded in 2004 by Steffen Findeisen and Noriko Seki, is known for interdisciplinary works between acting, movement, masks, and music. The long-term collaboration with T-Werk also shapes this production. The performance is rooted in a tradition that focuses not on effects, but on presence. This is precisely the strength of this theatrical evening: The characters appear as living, condensed stage beings, supported by body language, music, and a visual language that inscribes itself deeply into memory.

What visitors can expect

Those who come to T-Werk on August 22, 2026, will experience a theatrical event that weaves fairy tales, the present, and experiences of nature together. The performance promises a warm, immediate, and artistically precise atmosphere with family-friendly access and a price starting from 7 euros. An evening for all who appreciate contemporary puppet theater, poetic staging, and vibrant stage art in the open air.