Helene Weigel

Helene Weigel was a renowned German actress and theater director, best known for her work with the Berliner Ensemble, a theater company she co-founded with her husband, playwright Bertolt Brecht. She was a powerful performer and influential leader who helped shape modern theater through innovative productions and her dedication to political and social themes. Weigel’s career spanned several decades, during which she promoted Brecht’s ideas of epic theater, encouraging audiences to think critically about societal issues. Her contributions significantly impacted German theater and left a lasting legacy in theatrical arts.