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Kleist's 'Penthesilea' Staged by Thalheimer at Vieux-Colombier

other · 2026-06-04

Michael Thalheimer directs Heinrich von Kleist's tragedy 'Penthesilea,' translated by Julien Gracq, at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier in Paris. The production is described as a long theatrical tracking shot disconnected from the contemporary world. The play, which involves bloodshed, ultimately feels somewhat in vain according to the review.

Key facts

  • Michael Thalheimer directed the production.
  • The play is Heinrich von Kleist's 'Penthesilea'.
  • The translation is by Julien Gracq.
  • The venue is Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier in Paris.
  • The production is described as a long theatrical tracking shot.
  • It is considered disconnected from the contemporary world.
  • The bloodshed in the play is seen as somewhat in vain.

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Artists

Institutions

  • Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier
  • Artistikrezo

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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