Die Physikerinnen (weit weg vom Gleichgewicht)

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Play

by Sarah Calörtscher - staged reading and discussion

"Our lowest common denominator - is a collection of probabilities." A play about quantum physics, the result of a more than unusual collaboration between the Collaborative Research Center ISOQUANT 1225 at Heidelberg University and the Nationaltheater Mannheim. As part of a residency at ISOQUANT, playwright Sarah Calörtscher explored the phenomena of the quantum world and the research practices of physicists in this field. Her inspired play translates quantum physics principles into theater and questions the ethical responsibility of science. Based on Friedrich Dürrenmatt's classic "The Physicists", Sarah Calörtscher takes this question further from a feminist perspective into the present day - right up to the resurgent discussion about nuclear power. Reading on Sat, 16.05.2026 Following the original reading, the author will discuss the encounter between art and quantum physics with Prof. Dr. Matthias Bartelmann (theoretical astrophysicist at the University of Heidelberg) and Franziska Betz (dramaturge at the NTM). Studio Werkhaus reading on Sat, 13.06.2026 The reading will take place in the large lecture hall of the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Heidelberg University. Afterwards, the author will discuss the encounter between art and quantum physics with Prof. Dr. Matthias Weidemüller (experimental physicist, Heidelberg University). Large Lecture Hall, Institute for Theoretical Physics Philosophenweg 12 69120 Heidelberg Entrance via Philosophenweg or Albert-Ueberle-Straße (signposted at the venue). Limited parking spaces are available in the inner courtyard for people with disabilities. This content has been machine translated.