"How such a heavy story can be turned into a much acclaimed season-opener could be seen at Badische Landesbühne in Bruchsal."

"Nadine Pape doesn't portrait a female Woyzeck, but a brutalised human being. Her Woyzeck is a helpless, patien sufferer, pushed around by the world, pulverised by the millstones of sadistic power (Stefan Holm as overbearing Captain), by mindless testosterone (Lukas Maria Redemann as aggressive Drum major), and by egoistic pursuit of success (Cornelia Heilmann as experimentation-obsessed Doctor). His party-loving friend Andres (Thilo Langer with a wild dance performance) is of no help."

The ensemble's sprit, which has always been a strenght of Badische Landesbühne, is stronger than ever. The actors courageously dive into their roles to bring out everything that could be imagined or felt.

Not only was there enthusiastic applause for the extraordinary performance of the six actors and four musicians after the 90 breathtaking minutes, frenetic and spontaneous applause erupted all throughout the show.

Pape excels in portraying Woyzeck's different emotions and his ever increasing insanity. And her colleagues are not holding back either.

... the depiction of violence was reduced to the max, which made it all the more brutal ... it was impossible to look away.

Oliver Taupp leads the small combo, which is versed in many styles. Some songs even have their own, short and breezy choreographies (Nigel Watson), the whole production is the opposite of static.

The band, led by Oliver Taupp, expertly hits the Waits-sound - the sound that gets under your skin and more than close to the bone.

What impresses the most is lead actress Nadine Pape, accomapnied by an equally fantastic ensemble.