Drama

Spiel der Illusionen

L'Illusion Comique / The Illusion
By Pierre Corneille
Translated from the French by Simon Werle
Performed in German

A father searches for his abandoned son. In a magician's cave, his life is revealed to him as a game within a game, in which he loves, kills, dies and is deceived again and again. The eventful life of the prodigal son becomes a game of illusion, disguise and changing identity, with a surprising twist waiting at the end. Christina Rast stages this "extravagant bagatelle" – as Corneille himself described his play – as a lavish theatrical event, playfully transcending genres and disciplines.

Cast

Director Christina Rast
Stage Design Franziska Rast
Costume Design Sarah Borchardt
Music Patrik Zeller
Choreography Myriam Lifka
Dramaturgy Sophie Steinbeck
Pridamant Evelyn M. Faber
Alcandre / Geronte Sandrine Zenner
Clindor Süheyla Ünlü
Isabelle Trang Dông
Lyse Maria Wördemann
Matamore Sybille Weiser
Eraste / Adraste Lisa Edith Freiberger

Dates

PremiereKleines Haus19:30
Kleines Haus18:00
17:30 Pre-performance Talk
Kleines Haus18:00
17:30 Pre-performance Talk
Kleines Haus16:00
15:30 Pre-performance Talk
Kleines Haus16:00
15:30 Pre-performance Talk
Kleines Haus19:30
19:00 Pre-performance Talk