Season 2012/2013
The theatre performs from September through June, giving a maximum of eight performances per week. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday and at 11:00 a.m. twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays). Monday evening performances take place the first week and towards the end of the run of a play. Check with the box office (040 / 227 70 89) for specific dates for Monday performances.
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For a German translation of the play summaries on this page click here.
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For a German translation of the play summaries on this page click here.
REASONS TO BE PRETTY, a play by Neil LaBute
Premiere on 6 September, 2012; Final Performance on 10 November, 2012
All hell breaks loose when Stephanie learns that her boyfriend Greg, while in the company of some drunken buddies, called her face just “regular” as opposed to being pretty. He insists he meant it as a compliment, but Stephanie isn’t buying that. She is so angry and hurt by his comment that she breaks off their relationship. Greg tries to win her back with the help of his best friend, the macho Kent, and Kent’s wife, who reported the remark to Stephanie. But Greg’s stupid gaffe has clearly uncovered the deep insecurity Stephanie feels about her physical appearance. This dramatic, yet comical play (by one of America’s leading new playwrights) raises provocative questions about society’s obsession with physical beauty.
All hell breaks loose when Stephanie learns that her boyfriend Greg, while in the company of some drunken buddies, called her face just “regular” as opposed to being pretty. He insists he meant it as a compliment, but Stephanie isn’t buying that. She is so angry and hurt by his comment that she breaks off their relationship. Greg tries to win her back with the help of his best friend, the macho Kent, and Kent’s wife, who reported the remark to Stephanie. But Greg’s stupid gaffe has clearly uncovered the deep insecurity Stephanie feels about her physical appearance. This dramatic, yet comical play (by one of America’s leading new playwrights) raises provocative questions about society’s obsession with physical beauty.
TOUCH AND GO, a farce by Derek Benfield
Premiere on 22 November, 2012; Final Performance on 9 February, 2013
When Brian takes up jogging, his wife Hilary is overjoyed. But, instead of jogging, Brian is in fact spending a couple of hours with his girlfriend, Wendy, in his good friend George’s flat. This arrangement works wonderfully for some time; for, while Brian is with Wendy, George knows there is no danger of his being caught at Brian’s flat with Brian’s wife, Hilary! The good times come to an abrupt end, however, when George’s wife Jessica arrives home a day early from the United States and finds her flat occupied by Brian and Wendy. Thinking fast, he claims that Wendy is just a Red Cross nurse who rescued him from a jogging accident, but Jessica is still suspicious. This is modern British farce at its hilarious best and a sure guarantee of a delightful evening in the theatre.
When Brian takes up jogging, his wife Hilary is overjoyed. But, instead of jogging, Brian is in fact spending a couple of hours with his girlfriend, Wendy, in his good friend George’s flat. This arrangement works wonderfully for some time; for, while Brian is with Wendy, George knows there is no danger of his being caught at Brian’s flat with Brian’s wife, Hilary! The good times come to an abrupt end, however, when George’s wife Jessica arrives home a day early from the United States and finds her flat occupied by Brian and Wendy. Thinking fast, he claims that Wendy is just a Red Cross nurse who rescued him from a jogging accident, but Jessica is still suspicious. This is modern British farce at its hilarious best and a sure guarantee of a delightful evening in the theatre.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, a comedy by Oscar Wilde
Premiere on 21 February, 2013; Final Performance on 27 April, 2013
Why does John Worthing call himself Jack in the country and Ernest in town? And what does his friend Algernon do on his mysterious trips outside London? Mix together these two young men leading double lives, the two young ladies in love with them, a domineering aunt, and a baby found in a handbag – and you have the ingredients for a delicious time in the theatre. Often called the wittiest play in the English language, this classic comedy is a hilarious look at the foibles of the British upper class in matters of marriage and courtship. It opened to rave reviews when first performed in London in 1894, and continues to delight audiences the world over with its brilliant dialogue and vibrant characters.
Why does John Worthing call himself Jack in the country and Ernest in town? And what does his friend Algernon do on his mysterious trips outside London? Mix together these two young men leading double lives, the two young ladies in love with them, a domineering aunt, and a baby found in a handbag – and you have the ingredients for a delicious time in the theatre. Often called the wittiest play in the English language, this classic comedy is a hilarious look at the foibles of the British upper class in matters of marriage and courtship. It opened to rave reviews when first performed in London in 1894, and continues to delight audiences the world over with its brilliant dialogue and vibrant characters.
BIG BOYS, a comedy by Rich Orloff
Premiere on 9 May, 2013; Final Performance on 29 June, 2013
If you like madcap comedy with a message, then this new play by award-winning playwright Rich Orloff is something for you. Described as “Big Business meets the Marx Brothers' Monkey Business”, the play starts with the worst in America's corporate culture and stretches it to its most comic and absurd. Victor, a big business boss, hires as his assistant Norman, a young business school graduate. In contrast to Victor's dangerous, risk-taking and ruthless profit-making schemes, Norman sees a better, more decent corporate way that will protect the environment and people's lives. The stage is set for a hilarious battle for the heart and soul of corporate America. The play couldn't be more relevant. “BIG BOYS proves a winner. “ (New York Times)
(Programme subject to change!)
If you like madcap comedy with a message, then this new play by award-winning playwright Rich Orloff is something for you. Described as “Big Business meets the Marx Brothers' Monkey Business”, the play starts with the worst in America's corporate culture and stretches it to its most comic and absurd. Victor, a big business boss, hires as his assistant Norman, a young business school graduate. In contrast to Victor's dangerous, risk-taking and ruthless profit-making schemes, Norman sees a better, more decent corporate way that will protect the environment and people's lives. The stage is set for a hilarious battle for the heart and soul of corporate America. The play couldn't be more relevant. “BIG BOYS proves a winner. “ (New York Times)
(Programme subject to change!)
