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Mein Name sei Gantenbein
Mein Name sei Gantenbein
About the event
Max Frisch's final novel comes to life in a stunning solo performance by celebrated actor Matthias Brandt, marking his triumphant return to the stage after 20 years away. Directed by Oliver Reese, this production explores the fundamental human question: who are we versus who could we be?
The Story
The narrative follows a man contemplating an alternate life — imagining different cities, careers, and loves. What if you could leave everything behind and start completely fresh? Frisch's philosophical inquiry delves into this tantalizing possibility, examining the gap between our lived reality and the infinite potential of our imaginations.
The Performance
Brandt delivers a masterful solo performance, moving fluidly through multiple identities and scenarios. With meticulous direction and innovative staging by Hansjörg Hartung, the production creates a compelling space where the audience witnesses the full range of human possibility and existential doubt. His technical mastery and emotional depth transform Frisch's literary exploration into visceral theater.
The production runs 1 hour 45 minutes without intermission, in German with English surtitles available. This is compelling, intimate theater from one of Europe's finest actors, exploring identity, freedom, and the stories we tell ourselves about our lives.