When Theater HORA was founded in Zürich in 1993, Christoph Marthaler staged his first production in Berlin, entitled “Murx den Europäer!” (Damn the Europeans!). A coincidence? Or the famous law of meaningful simultaneity? Either way, two exceptional artistic phenomena with Zürich roots and European appeal celebrated their premieres at the same moment. Thirty-three years later, the paths of these two anniversary celebrants are now crossing for the first time at Theater Basel. The moment seems ripe to find out what connects these headstrong theater makers. Marthaler and Theater HORA are going all out and founding a “Gesellschaft mit besonderer Hingabe” (GmbH). Perhaps there are other meanings hidden behind this abbreviation, but the partners have remained tight-lipped so far. Less mysterious, however, is the task that all those involved have set themselves: they want to test the present! The things of the present, the ideas of the present, the state of mind of the people who inhabit this present. It’s no small undertaking. But who else should do it if not this brand-new company with special dedication? This theater piece will be performed in German with English surtitles.
Tickets are CHF 30-70 for adults and CHF 10 for youths and students.

Website
theater-basel.ch/en/gesellschaftmitbesondererhingabe

Where
Schauspielhaus Theater Basel
Steinentorgasse 7
4051 Basel

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