11.4 “Die Zelle” (The Cell) – a theatre project tackling domestic violence

“Die Zelle” (The Cell) is a theatre project for the prevention of violence. Together with Constance Cauers and the ensemble KollektivVERSTÄRKER, StoP presented “The Cell”, a deeply touching story that is representative of the experience of all women and children affected by violence in . This play, which was performed four times in a municipal flat in Favoriten, made for a very particular theatre evening.

Each performance was followed by a discussion between the audience and staff members of StoP, an organisation that combats domestic violence. Dance and theatre workshops for the empowerment of women and girls in the neighbourhood were likewise organised.

• PROJECT IDEA SUBMITTED BY: Constanze Cauers, KollektivVERSTÄRKER

• TOGETHER WITH: StoP – Stadtteile ohne Partnergewalt , wohnpartner – Wiener Wohnen (assistance for tenants of municipal housing estates)

• IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD: September to October 2023