Matthias Lilienthal Opens Volksbad Pool at Berlin's Volksbühne, Plans Provocative Season
Matthias Lilienthal has taken the helm as the new artistic director of Berlin's Volksbühne and has inaugurated a public swimming facility, the Volksbad, in front of the theater to provide relief from the heat and foster community engagement. His inaugural production will be 'Der Teich' (The Pond), inspired by Swiss author Robert Walser. Lilienthal, known for his provocative approaches, is eager to attract audiences ahead of the upcoming theater season. Situated at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, the Volksbühne has a legacy of innovative performances, and his selection has sparked both excitement and doubt. The pool, a temporary feature currently accessible to the public, is anticipated to push the boundaries of traditional theater. Specifics regarding its operational hours remain unclear.
Key facts
- Matthias Lilienthal is the new artistic director of the Volksbühne in Berlin.
- A public swimming pool called the Volksbad has been opened in front of the Volksbühne.
- The pool is intended to cool down the city and attract public attention.
- Lilienthal's first production at the Volksbühne will be 'Der Teich' based on a text by Robert Walser.
- Lilienthal is known for using provocation as a method to generate buzz.
- The Volksbühne is located on Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz in Berlin.
- Lilienthal previously directed the Münchner Kammerspiele.
- The Volksbad is a temporary installation currently open to the public.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Volksbühne
- Münchner Kammerspiele
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz