Hamburg Theater Festival ⁢too Showcase German-Language Productions

⁣ ⁣ HAMBURG, ⁤Germany (AP) — The 17th annual Hamburg theater Festival is set ⁢to run from May ‍2 to June 26, featuring a ‍selection of outstanding productions from across the German-speaking‌ world. Performances ⁣will be ​held at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus, Thalia Theater,⁤ Kampnagel, and St.‌ Pauli Theater.
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⁣ Organizers have secured the⁢ participation of renowned artists, ⁣including Caroline ​Peters, Ulrich Matthes, and Martin Wuttke. In a statement, festival organizers ​emphasized the event’s focus: “Theater focuses, ‍theater comments, theater brings life on⁣ stage.”‌ The festival aims⁤ to present ⁤thought-provoking works ⁣that “put your finger in the‌ wound,” prompting audiences to consider ethical and moral ⁣questions.
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Sartre’s “Dirty Hands” to Open‌ Festival

⁢ The festival will open with a production of Jean-Paul Sartre‘s “Dirty Hands” by the Zurich Playhouse. This rendition of the⁣ French philosopher’s drama, ‌translated by Hinrich Schmidt-Henkel, will be staged at the ‍Thalia Theater on may 2 and 3. ‍The Thalia Theater will also⁤ host ⁢”das Dinner,” a production ⁤by⁤ the Deutsches Theater Berlin based on Hermann Koch’s novel “The Dinner,” ⁢featuring‌ Ulrich ⁢Matthes.

​ ‍The Deutsches Schauspielhaus will‌ present three productions: René ⁤Pollesch’s ⁢”I do not know ⁢what a place is, I only ‌know its price,” also from the ‍Zurich Playhouse, starring⁢ Martin Wuttke,‌ Kathrin Angerer, and⁢ Marie Rosa Tietjen; Bertolt Brecht’s ⁢”Threepenny Opera” by the Berlin Ensemble; and ⁣Marius von ⁣Mayenburg’s “No Matter,” a Burgtheater Vienna production featuring caroline Peters and Michael Wächter.
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Additional performances at ‍St.‌ Pauli Theater and Kampnagel

⁤ ​ ‌ The St.Pauli Theater will host Dieter Nuhr ⁤in conversation with Giovanni di Lorenzo, as well as Paulus Hochgatterer’s “Böhm” with puppetry by Nikolaus Habjan⁤ from​ Schauspielhaus Graz. Thomas Bernhard’s “Lumberjacks,” performed by Nicholas ‍Ofczarek and Musicbanda Franui, ​will be ‌staged at Kampnagel.
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​ ⁤ the Hamburg Theater festival is ⁣organized by the Hamburg Theater Festival association. Peter Tschentscher, the mayor⁤ of ‍Hamburg, is ‍serving as the patron‌ of the event.

# Hamburg‌ Theater ​Festival: A Extensive‌ Guide

This ‌Q&A-style blog post dives into the ⁢Hamburg Theater ⁢Festival, providing detailed information in an accessible format.

## What is the Hamburg Theater Festival?

The Hamburg⁤ Theater Festival is an annual event showcasing german-language theater productions.‌ The 17th edition is scheduled to⁢ run from May 2 to June 26.⁣ It‌ features ⁣a curated selection of outstanding performances ⁢from the German-speaking world.

## Where will ⁤the performances be held?

Performances ‍will ⁣take‍ place at ⁤prominent venues ⁣in Hamburg,⁣ including:

* Deutsches Schauspielhaus

* Thalia Theater

* ​ Kampnagel

* ⁣ st. ‍Pauli Theater

## ​What kind of ⁢artistic focus does the festival ⁤have?

The festival aims to present⁤ thought-provoking works that “put your ⁢finger in the wound,”⁣ encouraging audiences to consider ethical and⁢ moral questions. Organizers emphasize⁤ that “Theater focuses, theater comments, theater ​brings life on stage.”

## Who​ are⁣ some of the renowned artists participating in the festival?

The festival features a lineup‍ of renowned artists, including:

*‌ caroline Peters

* Ulrich Matthes

* Martin ​Wuttke

## What is the opening production of the festival?

The festival will open with ⁤a production of Jean-Paul Sartre’s ⁣”Dirty Hands,” presented by the ⁢Zurich Playhouse. This rendition of the French philosopher’s drama, translated by Hinrich Schmidt-Henkel, will be ⁤staged at the Thalia Theater on May 2 and 3.

##⁢ What other productions ⁣will be shown at⁣ the⁤ thalia Theater?

The Thalia Theater will⁢ also host “das Dinner,” a production by the Deutsches⁣ Theater berlin based ⁤on ⁣Hermann Koch’s​ novel “The⁤ Dinner,” featuring Ulrich Matthes.

## What productions can be seen at the‍ Deutsches Schauspielhaus?

The Deutsches Schauspielhaus will present ​three productions:

1. René⁣ Pollesch’s “I do not‌ no what a place ⁤is, I only ⁣know ⁣its price,” also from the Zurich Playhouse, starring Martin Wuttke, ‌Kathrin Angerer, and Marie Rosa​ Tietjen.

2. Bertolt Brecht’s “threepenny Opera”‌ by the Berlin Ensemble.

3. ​Marius⁣ von Mayenburg’s “No Matter,” a Burgtheater Vienna production featuring Caroline Peters ⁢and Michael Wächter.

## What else is on ‍offer ⁣at the st.Pauli Theater and Kampnagel?

The‌ St. Pauli Theater will host:

* Dieter⁣ Nuhr⁢ in conversation ‍with ‍Giovanni di ⁤Lorenzo.

* Paulus Hochgatterer’s “Böhm” with puppetry ​by‌ nikolaus Habjan from Schauspielhaus Graz.

Thomas Bernhard’s “Lumberjacks,” performed ⁣by Nicholas Ofczarek and Musicbanda Franui, will be staged at Kampnagel.

## How is the Hamburg Theater Festival organized?

The Hamburg⁣ Theater‌ festival is ⁣organized by the Hamburg Theater Festival ‌association.

## ‌Who ⁤is the patron of the Hamburg Theater Festival?

Peter Tschentscher, the mayor of Hamburg, serves as the patron of the event.

## summary of Productions and Venues

Here’s ⁤a table⁣ summarizing the key productions and their venues:

Theater	Production	Notes
Thalia Theater	“Dirty Hands”	Opening production, Zurich‌ Playhouse
Thalia Theater	“das Dinner”	Deutsches Theater Berlin
Deutsches ⁣Schauspielhaus	“I do not ⁢know what a place is, I ​only know its price”	Zurich Playhouse
Deutsches Schauspielhaus	“Threepenny Opera”	Berlin Ensemble
Deutsches Schauspielhaus	“No⁤ matter”	Burgtheater Vienna
St. pauli Theater	Dieter⁢ Nuhr in conversation with Giovanni ⁣di Lorenzo	–
St. Pauli Theater	“Böhm”	Schauspielhaus Graz
Kampnagel	“Lumberjacks”	Nicholas Ofczarek and Musicbanda ⁣Franui