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Event information: Play "vor die hunde (UA)" on 16.05.2026, 20:00 at the Staatstheater Kassel. Follow-up discussion on the history of the former German Colonial School in Witzenhausen
On 16.05.2026 at 20:00, the play "vor die hunde (UA)" will be shown at the Staatstheater Kassel, which deals with the intertwined history of Germany and Brazil.
Following the performance, there will be a follow-up discussion with Laura Kohlmaier (dramaturge) and Johnny Ibraimo (project coordinator for the remembrance concept) on the history of the former German Colonial School in Witzenhausen. Colonists set out from Witzenhausen for overseas territories under the motto "With God for Germany's honor, at home and over the sea". We will discuss what this place has meant over time and how this legacy is dealt with.
Further information and tickets:
www.staatstheater-kassel.de/play/vordiehundeua-3217
Note: free admission for students of the University of Kassel (thanks to Kulturticket) - registration and ticket booking only possible online! see:
www.staatstheater-kassel.de/page/kulturticket
Program booklet (online):
digiphs.staatstheater-kassel.de/vor-die-hunde-ua
Film "Colonialism made in Göttingen" on May 8, 2026 at the Capitol Kino Witzenhausen
Following the film (approx. 21:00) there will be a moderated discussion with :
- Sarah Böger (film producer)
- Johnny Ibraimo (Student FB 11 Ecological Agricultural Sciences University of Kassel, witzenhausen postkolonial)
- Jan Erik Schulz (Research assistant at the Department of Modern and Contemporary History, University of Kassel, research focus on colonial history, postcolonialism, dealing with colonial remnants and postcolonial engagement)
- Katharina Jung (Moderation)
The film combines historical reappraisal with current challenges: What colonial traces can still be found today? How does colonial racism affect the culture of remembrance? How do Black people experience life in Göttingen and the surrounding area? And what role did Göttingen play in European colonialism?
Exhibition "The Album. Coming to terms with colonial family history - but how?"
Exhibition "The Album. Coming to terms with colonial family history - but how?"
From 19. 01 - 31.01.2026 the exhibition " The Album. Reappraising colonial family history - but how?" will be presented in the foyer of the deanery building (Altes Kloster | Mensa). The exhibition focuses on colonial photographs and image archives from a very personal perspective - namely one's own family history - and takes a critical approach to racism.
On Friday, January 23at 2 p.m., Nicolai Messerschmidt will give a tour of the exhibition and talk about his experiences with the exhibition and the process of creating it. Afterwards there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.
What: Exhibition "The Album. Coming to terms with colonial family history - but how?"
When? January 19 - 31, 2026
January 23 at 2 p.m. Tour with Nicolai Messerschmidt
Where? 1st floor FOYER
DEKANATSGEBÄUDE
ALTES KLOSTER | MENSA
UNI CAMPUS
STEINSTR. 19
37213 WITZENHAUSEN