Mateja Koležnik Stages Chekhov's Three Sisters in a Bunker at Berliner Ensemble

In a radical reinterpretation of Anton Chekhov's classic play "Three Sisters," director Mateja Koležnik has relocated the action to a bunker at the Berliner Ensemble. This production marks a turning point in Chekhov reception, emphasizing themes of war and entrapment. The play, originally set in a provincial Russian town, is now performed in a claustrophobic underground space, reflecting contemporary anxieties about conflict and isolation. Koležnik's staging strips away the traditional period setting, focusing instead on the psychological state of the characters. The production features a minimalist set design by Raimund Orfeo Voigt and costumes by Annabelle Witt. The cast includes notable actors such as Constanze Becker, Jule Böwe, and Kathrin Wehlisch. The play runs at the Berliner Ensemble in Berlin, Germany.