Theater Lübeck's "Felix Krull" Adaptation Offers Playful Thomas Mann Evening
Kammerspiele at Theater Lübeck showcases a theatrical rendition of Thomas Mann's "Die Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull," adapted by Bastian Kraft and directed by Branko Janack. The cast includes Lilly Gropper, Elias Nuriel Kohl, and Henning Sembritzki, who take on the role of Felix Krull and other characters. Moïra Gilliéron's staging features a silver chain curtain and a military inspection scene from the novel. The performance runs for approximately one and a half hours, incorporates audience participation, and includes music by Richard Strauss and MGMT. Reviews commend the actors' chemistry and the creativity of the production, although they raise questions about a word-association segment. Future performances are set for September 20, 27, October 3, 10, 18, November 15, 20, December 3, 11, 18, and January 15.
Key facts
- Theater Lübeck's Kammerspiele presents "Felix Krull" in a version by Bastian Kraft, directed by Branko Janack.
- Three actors—Lilly Gropper, Elias Nuriel Kohl, and Henning Sembritzki—all play Felix Krull and multiple other roles.
- The production runs about 90 minutes and includes audience interaction, such as serving champagne to the front row.
- Stage design by Moïra Gilliéron features a silver chain curtain; costumes by Karin Rosemann; music by Max Nübling; lighting by Georg Marburg; dramaturgy by Veronika Firmenich.
- Music includes Richard Strauss's "Also sprach Zaratustra" and MGMT's "Time to Pretend," sometimes too loud relative to the spoken word.
- The novel "Die Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull" was published in 1954 and remained a fragment.
- Upcoming performances: 20/09, 27/09 at 18:30; 03/10, 10/10 at 20:00; 18/10 at 16:00; 15/11 at 18:30; 20/11 at 20:00; 03/12, 11/12, 18/12, 15/01 at 20:00.
- A companion program with films, talks, and a church service is organized with the Buddenbrookhaus.
Entities
Artists
- Thomas Mann
- Bastian Kraft
- Branko Janack
- Lilly Gropper
- Elias Nuriel Kohl
- Henning Sembritzki
- Moïra Gilliéron
- Karin Rosemann
- Max Nübling
- Georg Marburg
- Veronika Firmenich
- Richard Strauss
- MGMT
- Sinje Hasheider
Institutions
- Theater Lübeck
- Kammerspiele
- Buddenbrookhaus
Locations
- Lübeck
- Germany
- Beckergrube 16
- 23552 Lübeck
- Paris