A podcast by Kristina Dumas
Little is known about Frank, the son of Bertolt Brecht and Paula Banholzer. Like many illegitimate children at the time, he was separated from his parents and grew up with a foster family or in institutions.
Radio journalist Kristina Dumas spoke to historians and contemporary witnesses, including Frank's stepbrother Gerhard Gross, who researched the history of his patchwork family. In the process, he discovered the special relationship that Frank had with Brecht's wife Helene Weigel (called "Dear Aunt Helli" by Frank) and her Jewish father Siegfried Weigl until the National Socialists came to power in Germany and Austria.
Radio journalist Kristina Dumas spoke to historians and contemporary witnesses, including Frank's stepbrother Gerhard Gross, who researched the history of his patchwork family. In the process, he discovered the special relationship that Frank had with Brecht's wife Helene Weigel (called "Dear Aunt Helli" by Frank) and her Jewish father Siegfried Weigl until the National Socialists came to power in Germany and Austria.
23.2.2025, 17.00
Location: brechtbühne
By Kristina Dumas with the collaboration of Gerhard Gross, historians and several Brecht experts
Speakers*: Natalie Hünig, Patrick Rupar
Presentation with panel discussion with Dr. Carmen Reichert (Jewish Museum), Kristina Dumas, Michael Friedrichs (Brecht Circle) and Gerhard Gross.
Speakers*: Natalie Hünig, Patrick Rupar
Presentation with panel discussion with Dr. Carmen Reichert (Jewish Museum), Kristina Dumas, Michael Friedrichs (Brecht Circle) and Gerhard Gross.
A project of the Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia in cooperation with the Brecht Festival. With the kind support of the Brecht Circle and the Augsburg State Theater.
Photo: Jan-Pieter Fuhr
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Brecht stage