Der zerbrochne Krug

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by Heinrich von Kleist
In German language

Marthe Rull's beloved jug has been broken! Her daughter Eve's fiancé is said to have done it. But is it that simple? A village society is faced with a tough test: who can be trusted today? For Marthe Rull, it is clear that Ruprecht, her daughter's fiancé, is the culprit. But during the trial, there is soon reason to believe that it could have been someone else: Eve remains silent, Ruprecht believes that a lover has snuck in, and the neighbor even claims to have seen the devil. Everyone blames each other and even the court becomes suspicious. The proceedings become increasingly absurd, while the supreme court gets caught up in its own double standards. What is the truth and which perception counts? Different perspectives gradually bring the lies of a sworn community to light. Kleist's comedy negotiates whether people can trust each other and when they can show solidarity. Director Anna-Elisabeth Frick is interested in social systems in which relationships are firmly cemented, people have secured positions for themselves and prefer to shirk responsibility. Using Kleist's fast-paced dialogues, she takes a humorous look at a conscience-less society that is beginning to totter. Note This production uses strobe lighting. The play also deals with the abuse of power and sexual abuse. This content has been machine translated.