A Play about Lies and Power at Theater Münster

Theater Münster presents Heinrich von Kleist's classic play The Broken Jug at the Little House. This production, which celebrates its revival on November 5, 2026, takes the audience to a village where lies, power, and court rulings have fatal consequences. The play revolves around a broken jug that causes plenty of uproar during a court day. The plot unfolds around the village judge Adam, who finds himself entangled in a web of half-truths and deception. Heinrich von Kleist offers with this work a masterful blend of comedy and drama that provokes thought while entertaining excellently.

The performance promises an exciting and engaging confrontation with universal themes of humanity that have lost none of their relevance to this day. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this unique production in the impressive setting of the Little House.