Barbara Ruscher: Cabaret with heart and humor in the Sülzer Ventana!

Barbara Ruscher: Cabaret with heart and humor in the Sülzer Ventana!

In stormy October weather, the Cologne cabaret artist Barbara Ruscher arrived at the Ventana in Sülz, where she is preparing for her upcoming performance. The Ventana, a former orphanage church, has established itself as a popular meeting place in recent years, not least because of the “Sülz dances” party series and its more than 120 octagonal windows, which give the room a very special atmosphere. The conversion into an event location was originally planned for 2020, but was postponed due to the pandemic Review online reported.

Barbara Ruscher, 56 years old and has been living in Cologne for three decades, raves about Sülz as a family neighborhood with a high volume of cargo bikes and health-conscious residents. She particularly likes Where's Tom, a café around the corner, not only because of its delicious cakes, but also because of its inclusive approach. In her neighborhood, the owner-operated stationery store “Papyrus” is another of Ruscher’s favorite places. The nearby monument to Hans Süper reminds her of her childhood and the roots of her passion for the stage.

New program with humor and depth

With her new program “Romance, but quick!” Ruscher takes on the role of a theater maker who humorously illuminates current social issues such as patchwork families and modern dating culture. For them, humor is the key to tackling the challenges in long-term relationships. Their performances are a mixture of stand-up comedy, songs, raps and classic text readings that captivate the viewer and make them think. “I worked on this program for a year and am testing it at previews in the Cologne area,” says Ruscher in an interview Review online.

The next highlight is on Thursday, November 6th, 2025. The performance at GLORIA, Papstnstraße 11, starts at 8:00 p.m. and promises to be an artistic highlight. Cabaret fans and everyone who wants to experience an entertaining evening are warmly invited.The performance ends at 11:00 p.m.}?> GLORIA offers the perfect setting for this and is known for its lively atmosphere, which contributes to a unique event experience, as is the event page of Termine.de reported.

Away from the stage, Ruscher also shows a strong team spirit in her family, which she leads together with her two teenage children after the death of her husband. Living in Sülz gives her the opportunity to live in a family environment that offers plenty of space for social conversations and community.

In addition, Barbara Ruscher writes her own texts and thus incorporates her individual experiences and perspectives into the programs. Anyone looking forward to their next performance can be sure that it will not only be about laughter, but also a lot of thoughtful depth.