MAKING OUTDOOR THEATRE SINCE 2020
ABOUT THESMO KOLLEKTIV
WHAT WE ARE
Thesmo Kollektiv are an international, FLINTA theatre collective based in Berlin, that have been creating theatrical events exploring feminist themes through laughter since 2020. They create work in the aesethic of “punk-street theatre”: punk for its DIY aesthetics, gender-bending, political aims and rebellious spirit; street theatre due to it’s use of audience interaction, storytelling, humour, magical realism and big gestus.
WHAT WE DO
All works are presented in both German and English to make them accessible to a wider audience. We describe our aesthetic as ‘punk streeT theatre’: punk for its DIY aesthetic, political aims and rebellious spirit; street theatre for our use of audience interaction, storytelling, humour, magical realism and grand gesture.
The performances are staged outdoors on a donation basis, in parks and gardens across Berlin. Thesmo have been invited to perform across Germany, including at Wilde Möhre Festival, Kulturzentrum Neustrelitz, Querfeldein and Frauenfestival Potsdam.
WHO WE ARE
Members of the collective include: Cora Guddat, Grace Holme, Maria Trinks, Holly Barnard, Iona Buchanan, Olivia Dean and Carina Zox.
PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS
ANPFIFF (2024)
An outdoor cabaret performance that delves into German and European football culture through a feminist lens.
ANPFIFF challenges traditional perspectives and encourages dialogue on gender issues within the football world. Most and foremost, it aims to inspire positive change through thought-provoking and comedic performance. ANPFIFF aims to combine comedy, music, dance, theatre and satire to immerse audiences in the world of football, challenge traditional perspectives and stimulate dialogue on gender issues.
ANPFIFF will give voice to both historical and contemporary stories of German and European womens’ football through various performative arts, including but not limited to: music, dance, poetry, monologues and dramatic scenes.
SHEROSE (2022)
A psychedelic play about abortion and body politics.
GRIMM SISTERS (2021)
A dystopian comedy based on the Grimm’s Brothers fairytales.
THESMOPHORIA! (2020)
A modern adaptation of a Greek classic.
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