In the footsteps of Gussie Adenauer: A strong play in Stuttgart!

In the footsteps of Gussie Adenauer: A strong play in Stuttgart!

Rotebühlstraße 89, 70178 Stuttgart, Deutschland - The theater of the old town in Stuttgart opens the play "Oh, Gussie!" On February 16, 2025. Director Christof Küster staged a documentary fiction about the life of Auguste "Gussie" Adenauer, a little-known but important personality of German women's history. Gussie Adenauer, née interest, was the second wife of Konrad Adenauer, the first Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, and married him in 1919.

The plot of the piece is based on the life story of Gussie Adenauer, who acted as a consultant of her husband and during his time as a Nazi geger, when he had to go into immersion, was responsible for the family with seven children. The piece describes the piece as a tribute to the strong woman. It addresses the questions about civil courage and the commitment of Gussie and Konrad Adenauer as convinced Christians against the National Socialist regime.

performance details and other context

The performance period for "Oh, Gussie!" extends from February 15 to March 22, 2025 in the theater of the old town, Rotebühlstraße 89, 70178 Stuttgart. In the staging, not only Gussie Adenauer's personal fate is discussed, but also the challenges that the family had to cope with during National Socialism. According to the reports of SWR creates a connection to the present time and stimulates the reflection on civil courage.