When will the performance take place?

The performance will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Where will the play be performed?

The venue is the Old Neuendorfer Church at Neuendorfer Anger 1 in 14482 Potsdam.

How long does the event last?

The event lasts about 60 minutes and is expected to end around 5:00 PM.

What is the entry fee?

Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

What is the focus of the production?

The central figure is Berthe Weill, who supported young and initially unknown artists like Matisse, Modigliani, Dufy, and Picasso as well as women artists like Suzanne Valadon and Marie Laurencin.

Is the event suitable for art enthusiasts?

Yes. The production combines theater, art history, and the history of the Parisian avant-garde.

Discover Berthe Weill: A Brave Gallerist Takes the Stage in Potsdam

Name: Women’s Theater KARAWANSEREI – Small but Mighty! Berthe Weill – the 1st Parisian Gallerist
Start: 2026-11-28T16:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-28T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Alte Neuendorfer Kirche

Small but Mighty: Berthe Weill and the Forgotten Avant-garde of Paris

A brave gallerist, impoverished artists, and an art world in transformation: The Women’s Theater KARAWANSEREI pays tribute to Berthe Weill, the first Parisian gallerist. On November 28, 2026, the Old Neuendorfer Church in Potsdam will be transformed into a stage for an impressive encounter with an extraordinary woman in art history.

A Woman of Courage, Stance, and Instinct

Berthe Weill lived from 1865 to 1951 and, according to the available event information, never had significant financial leeway. However, she possessed courage, resourcefulness, and an infallible eye for artistic quality. Her gallery became a place where young, initially unknown painters received public attention.

The Dramaturgy of an Artistic Discovery

The staging takes you right into modern Paris. Names like Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, Maurice de Vlaminck, Raoul Dufy, and Pablo Picasso represent an art that broke traditional viewing habits. At the same time, Weill opened up important opportunities for women artists like Suzanne Valadon, Marie Laurencin, and Emilie Charmy to showcase their paintings.

Theatrical Atmosphere in the Old Neuendorfer Church

The Women’s Theater KARAWANSEREI combines cultural-historical research with scenic representation. In the unique acoustics and atmosphere of the Old Neuendorfer Church, a concentrated stage experience emerges that makes art history feel alive as a vibrant tale of perseverance, visibility, and artistic freedom.

A One-Hour Look at Art History

The event lasts about 60 minutes. The focus is on Berthe Weill's commitment to the French avant-garde and to women artists whose works were often overlooked in the art scene of the time. The performance also addresses the question of who writes art history and whose names have long been missing from it.

Conclusion: A Discovery for Theater and Art Lovers

Visitors can expect a compact, culturally inspired staging about a remarkable figure of Parisian modernity. The Women’s Theater KARAWANSEREI makes Berthe Weill’s achievements immediately tangible and invites you to view the history of the avant-garde from a new perspective. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.