Premiere in Leipzig: Shakespeares Richard III as a gripping drama

Premiere in Leipzig: Shakespeares Richard III as a gripping drama

On September 20, an exciting new production by William Shakespeare's "Richard III" in the Leipzig drama is on stage. In a time of political uncertainties that the viewers remind of current events, the complex history of the Duke of Gloster unfolds. Richard strives to not only be part of the drama, but the decisive player who sits over others.

Richard, who feels as an outsider, cannot do little with the peaceful society that arose after the war. For him there is only one mode operandi: the war. In his world, lies and intrigues are the weapons that he uses violently. Through his manipulative nature, Richard has become King Richard III, although he is not afraid of anyone - also not to go back to his allies.

the way to power

his climb to power brings him into conflict with strong male and female figures of the piece. Women like Lady Anne and Queen Elisabeth appear as concise characters who both support and challenge Richard's ambitions. Their presence is scary and is reminiscent of Nornen that influence the fate of the protagonist. The former winner is finally revealed as part of a larger game and shows that power is never permanent.

Shakespeare's work thematizes large topics such as hybris and killing morality. In the translation by Thomas Brasch, the tragedy is staged as a sharp psychogram. In the redesigned version, the spectators experience the play of power and manipulation in a fresh, gripping performance.

The direction leads Enrico Lübbe, who has headed Leipzig since 2013. Martin Zehetgruber is responsible for the stage design design, whose impressive work has been awarded several times. Sabine Schickstorfer, who is known for her costumes, has also contributed to the visual splendor of this performance. The musical accompaniment comes from Bert Wrede, who is known in the theater for his extraordinary compositions.

"Richard III" will be premiered on September 20 at 7:30 p.m. on the big stage of the Leipzig drama. This premiere is part of a number of other performances that will captivate the audience until December. Spectators can expect the masterful performance of numerous talented actors, including Wenzel Banneyer, Larissa Aimée Breidbach and many others.

In the run -up to the premiere, a public rehearsal will be granted on September 12 at 6 p.m., which enables interested parties to take a look behind the scenes. "Richard III", says in the haunting style of Marion Tiedtke's Leipzig version, promises to become a brilliant start to the new season that will captivate the audience with their intensity.