
Oedipus
by Sophokles
based on the translation by Friedrich Hölderlin
adapted by Jürgen Gosch and Wolfgang Wiens
The plague is raging in Thebes, plunging the city into a major crisis. All hope rests on the ruler Oedipus who, years earlier, already proved himself to be a knight in shining armour which resulted in him being appointed king and marrying Jocasta, the widow of the previous ruler, Laius. Now the population is desperate for him to lead them out of their plight and the state of emergency. Oedipus sends his brother-in-law Creon to the oracle at Delphi to seek advice on how to put an end to the sickness and death. In a discussion with Creon, Oedipus interprets the oracle’s prophecy as a hint about Laius’ unpunished murder. Oedipus publicly vows to solve the case and places a curse on the unknown perpetrator. What begins is a search to find a scapegoat for the plague that leads Oedipus to uncover the mysteries of his own identity and ultimately forces him to face himself and his own blind spot. Set in the anxious and fearful atmosphere of a plague epidemic, Sophocles’ drama examines the human condition trapped as it is between the past and future, fate and self-determination, guilt and anger.
Director Ulrich Rasche takes a special look at the understanding of power and dominion, the gap between rulers and the populace, and the fundamental issue of democracy.
adapted by Jürgen Gosch and Wolfgang Wiens
The plague is raging in Thebes, plunging the city into a major crisis. All hope rests on the ruler Oedipus who, years earlier, already proved himself to be a knight in shining armour which resulted in him being appointed king and marrying Jocasta, the widow of the previous ruler, Laius. Now the population is desperate for him to lead them out of their plight and the state of emergency. Oedipus sends his brother-in-law Creon to the oracle at Delphi to seek advice on how to put an end to the sickness and death. In a discussion with Creon, Oedipus interprets the oracle’s prophecy as a hint about Laius’ unpunished murder. Oedipus publicly vows to solve the case and places a curse on the unknown perpetrator. What begins is a search to find a scapegoat for the plague that leads Oedipus to uncover the mysteries of his own identity and ultimately forces him to face himself and his own blind spot. Set in the anxious and fearful atmosphere of a plague epidemic, Sophocles’ drama examines the human condition trapped as it is between the past and future, fate and self-determination, guilt and anger.
Director Ulrich Rasche takes a special look at the understanding of power and dominion, the gap between rulers and the populace, and the fundamental issue of democracy.
Director / Stage Ulrich Rasche
Composition and Music Director Nico van Wersch
Choral conducting Toni Jessen
Participation Stage Leonie Wolf
Costumes Clemens Leander
Lights Cornelia Gloth
Marcel Braun, Martin Person
Dramaturgy David Heiligers
Premiere
28 August 2021
Deutsches Theater
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
28 August 2021
Deutsches Theater
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Elias Arens

Manuel Harder

Toni Jessen

Kathleen Morgeneyer

Linda Pöppel

Yannik Stöbener
Enno Trebs

Julia Windischbauer

Almut Zilcher

Carsten Brocker, Katelyn King, Špela Mastnak, Thomsen MerkelLive Music
Elias Arens, Manuel Harder, Toni Jessen, Kathleen Morgeneyer, Linda Pöppel, Yannik Stöbener, Enno Trebs, Julia Windischbauer, Almut Zilcher
Carsten Brocker, Katelyn King, Špela Mastnak, Thomsen Merkel
Live Music
What's on
Performance has been cancelled
Director: Kamilė Gudmonaitė
Due to a case of illness we are sorry to cancel Unspoken, a docu-opera by Kamilė Gudmonaitė and Junges DT, tonight. Tickets already bought will be refunded or exchanged at the box office within two weeks.
Box
19.00 - 20.25
With English surtitles
Director: Timofej Kuljabin
Kammerspiele
19.30 - 21.05
sold out
perh. remaining tickets at evening box office
perh. remaining tickets at evening box office