With her bestseller "Beklaute Frauen," historian and author Leonie Schöler has brought the invisible heroines of history into the spotlight – in 2026, she takes it a step further. With the release of the paperback edition, she brings their stories to where they belong: right into life, onto the stage. Under the title "Beklaute Frauen – Die Show," she will tour Germany in March 2026: Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, Leipzig, Heidelberg, Munich, and Stuttgart.
Instead of a classic reading, the audience can expect a multimedia evening that makes history tangible. In each city, Leonie Schöler will introduce a new, previously little-known woman whose biography is closely connected to the region. Like a live research project, she unfolds their stories on stage: with excerpts from the book, original photos, archival material, TV interviews, and videos. This creates an evening where the audience not only listens but feels like they are directly participating in the search for traces in the past.
A special highlight: Each city will feature special guests who will round off the evening with live music, exciting panels, or show acts. This makes each evening unique. However, the show always poses the same question: What happens when we bring women from history back – and how does that change our present? "Beklaute Frauen – Die Show" is a blend of reading, documentary, concert, and talk that brings feminist historiography to the big stage. An evening for everyone interested in seeing history anew – and celebrating the women who finally deserve the spotlight.
Doors open at 7:00 PM.