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Christoph Marthaler directs inclusive play with Theater Hora in Basel

other · 2026-05-08

Christoph Marthaler, a renowned Swiss theater director, has collaborated for the first time with Theater Hora, a professional ensemble of actors with disabilities, to stage the play "GmbH – Gesellschaft mit besonderer Hingabe" (Ltd. – Company with Special Devotion) in Basel. The production, which premiered at the Kaserne Basel, explores themes of community and dedication through an inclusive approach where all actors perform together. Marthaler, known for his unconventional and music-infused works, brings his signature style to this partnership, emphasizing collective creation. Theater Hora, founded in 1993, is recognized for challenging norms around disability in performance. The play runs until November 2023.

Key facts

  • Christoph Marthaler directed a play with Theater Hora for the first time.
  • The play is titled 'GmbH – Gesellschaft mit besonderer Hingabe'.
  • It premiered at Kaserne Basel.
  • The production emphasizes inclusive theater with all actors performing together.
  • Theater Hora is a professional ensemble of actors with disabilities.
  • Theater Hora was founded in 1993.
  • Marthaler is known for music-infused, unconventional theater.
  • The play runs until November 2023.

Entities

Artists

  • Christoph Marthaler

Institutions

  • Theater Hora
  • Kaserne Basel

Locations

  • Basel
  • Switzerland

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