Intoxication of Freedom”: Chawwerusch Theater celebrates the Peasants’ War anniversary in Mainz!

Intoxication of Freedom”: Chawwerusch Theater celebrates the Peasants’ War anniversary in Mainz!

An exciting spectacle is about to begin! The Chawwerusch Theater from the Southern Palatinate will take viewers on a moving journey through time in the courtyard of the Mainz State Museum on September 13th and 14th, 2025. As part of the Rhineland-Palatinate Cultural Summer, the play “Rausch der Freiheit” will be performed, which is told on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the German Peasants' War of 1525. Directed by Susanne Schmelcher and with music by Nina Wurman, moving images of forgotten fighters of the Peasants' War are created.

Let's take a look at the plot: Farmer Jakob, the central character, reads about the peasant unrest in the Palatinate, which inspires him to the freedom goals of this time. This production not only addresses the fight against a centuries-old system of injustice, but also takes the audience into the history and motivation of those citizens, farmers and the downtrodden who rebelled against the nobility and the church. Viewers are invited to reflect on the historical context of 1525 and raise questions about the meaning of the Peasants' War and the constant call for freedom and rights kulturfreak.de.

An unforgettable experience

The performance lasts around 120 minutes, including an intermission, and is accompanied by specially composed songs that emotionally underline the production. If it rains, the performances will take place at the Mainzer Kammerspiele, but that shouldn't stop festival visitors from missing out on the piece. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., while the performance is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m kultursommer.de.

Ticket prices are €22 (reduced €18) and are available both in advance and at the box office. This cultural event is supported by numerous sponsors, including the Rhineland-Palatinate State Center for Political Education and the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry for Family, Women, Culture and Integration.

The historical context

The German Peasants' War, the events of which are covered in the play, was a series of uprisings that took place in many regions of Germany from 1524 to 1526. These uprisings arose for economic and religious reasons, and were formed under the banner of the “Twelve Articles of Memmingen,” which represented the first human rights demands. The conflict led to several dramatic battles and claimed up to 75,000 lives. The first uprisings began in the Wutachtal and spread to other German regions Wikipedia.

The story of Farmer Jakob and his comrades-in-arms not only represents the fight for freedom in 1525, but also reflects timeless questions about justice and social rights. With “Rausch der Freiheit” this important episode in German history comes to life and the audience has the chance to deal with the fragments of our past.

Take the opportunity and secure your ticket to this captivating theater experience that reinterprets history in a fascinating way!