The Visit of the Old Lady at GLOBE: Great Acting in Coburg
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When Morality Comes at a Price: Dürrenmatt at GLOBE Coburg
An evening that gets under your skin: The Landestheater Coburg presents Friedrich Dürrenmatt's tragicomedy The Visit of the Old Lady at GLOBE Coburg. Between bright farce and bitter human imagery unfolds a theatrical experience that electrifies the atmosphere – precise direction, pointed acting, sharply drawn characters.
Story with Explosive Power: Güllen Between Seduction and Responsibility
Claire Zachanassian returns as a billionaire to her impoverished hometown and presents the city with an immoral condition. The dramaturgy dissects temptation, group dynamics, and self-deception – a mirror of our present. Dark comedy, clear tableaux, razor-sharp dialogues drive audience reactions between laughter and unease.
Direction: Precise View, Sensual Stage
Director: Marten Straßenberg. Stage and costumes: Juliane Längin. Music: Philipp Rumsch. The direction condenses the action with live filmed close-ups, pointed costumes, and a sound design that opens up the acoustics of GLOBE wide. The set sketches a city in moral decline – neon signs, signs of wear, cold light that intensifies to glaring brightness in crucial moments.
Ensemble: Characters with Consequences
Kerstin Hänel portrays a Claire Zachanassian of icy clarity, who closes every word like a contract. Nils Liebscher guides Alfred Ill from a popular citizen to an existentially aware individual. The ensemble – including Adriano Henseler, Antonia Bockelmann, Antonia Theresa Wiedemann, Tobias Bode, Niklaus Scheibli, and David Kösters – shapes a society that sells itself step by step.
Context: Classic with Contemporary Bite
Since its premiere in 1956, the play has been regarded as a modern classic. The history of productions and reception points to its enduring relevance: How purchasable is morality when the coffers are empty? In Coburg, Dürrenmatt strikes directly into our time.
Press Opinions: Farce with Depth
Neue Presse: a bittersweet farce that never loses its seriousness amidst all the stage action. Coburger Tageblatt: satirical, precise, with strong leading roles; the journey of the characters leaves a lasting impression. TVO: absurd and amusing – and yet frighteningly contemporary.
What to Expect
Dramatically clear lines, a striking set, and a direction that cleverly balances pace, humor, and moral heights. The lighting mood works with hard contrasts; pop elements and live video interrupt the scenes – an intense theater evening of about 2:30 hours.
Conclusion: A piece that resonates. Experience a production that transforms laughter into reflection – lively, discursive theater. Secure your tickets and become part of the discussion in the foyer.
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