Else is lying by the mountain lake in front of the old castle hotel with her friends, sunbathing, drinking lemonade, flirting – everything seems carefree. But at home, the atmosphere is tense. Her father is gambling away not only his money, but also the family’s happiness. Suddenly, Dorsday, an old friend of her father’s, stands in front of Else’s deckchair. Could he help the family out? Of course he could! Says her mother. But in return, he wants to see Else without her bikini.

A young woman experiences sexual harassment. Nothing new? Three ELSES reflects the lived experiences of women. It is the experience of a system that affects all women, femmes and non-binary people, not a tragic isolated case. The production uses striking scenes to paint a picture of how power, violence and gender roles are interwoven. The three ELSES invite us to tear down patriarchal structures together.

•    There are several wheelchair spaces available.

•    There is also an accessible toilet in front of the JES studios (entrance C, 1st floor), which can be reached via lift.

•    The nearest disabled parking spaces are located on Eberhardstraße, Breite Straße and Christophstraße.

•    We are happy to pick you up at the nearest bus or train stop.

•    Your assistance dog is welcome.

•    There is free seating during the performance. Please let us know if you would benefit from early boarding.

Detailed information on accessibility and inclusion at JES can be found here!

Sensory stimuli can be exciting or overwhelming for some people. That’s why you’ll find information here about sensory experiences that occur at various points in the performance:

Use on stage:

• Objects: mirror
• People or things flying through the air: cloths (underwear too), cosmetic products

Light:

• Sudden light transition
• Colored light
• Moving light
• Flashing lights
• Bright/dazzling light
• Weak/dimmed light
• Total blackout

Sound:

• Loud noises
• Loud music
• Background music
• Repeated noises
• High-pitched sounds
• Audio recordings

Requirements for the audience:

• Visitors must be quiet during the performance
• Visitors must sit during the performance (if it’s too much, you can leave the room quietly)
• Visitors can see each other
• Performers enter the audience

• Performers that show strong emotions: anger, despair, joy, relief, shock.
• The production addresses sexual violence and misogyny through its language.
• Topics such as addiction, suicide, and self-harm are mentioned.
• Performers, that wear masks or hide their faces.