Bridge Markland: Nathan in the Box

In doing so, she shifts rapidly between performance, puppetry, and lip-syncing, breathing new life into the classic material for a broad audience.

Welcomed by “Burning Down the House” (Talking Heads), Nathan returns home after a long journey. Fortunately, his daughter Recha was rescued in time by the hero, who saves her from the fire as if she were an angel: “Send Me an Angel” (Scorpions)

Lessing’s parable places the individual at the center—not their background or even their religion—and is thus more relevant than ever.

Humanity and tolerance can bridge divides and enable peaceful coexistence—this message, fast-paced and catchy, carried by a tapestry of familiar pop songs, is brilliantly embodied and presented in Bridge Markland’s one-woman puppet transformation playback show.

The production is suitable for everyone ages 12 and up!

Running time: 75 minutes

Voice actors: Iris Boss (as Daja), Cora Frost (as Sittah), Lance Girard (as Derwish), Markus von Lingen (as Templar), Thomas Nicolai (as Sultan Saladin/Patriarch), Ingo Volkmer (as Nathan), Ewa Ziegenbein (as Recha), Frank Zimmermann (as Monk)

Featuring music by

Antilopen Gang, Die Ärzte, The Bangles, Beyoncé, Black Sabbath, Bushido’s Kids, Phil Collins, Culture Club, Danger Dan, Depeche Mode, Enigma, Eurythmics feat. Aretha Franklin, Bryan Ferry, Foreigner, Gunter Gabriel, Herbert Grönemeyer, Grup Tekkan, Ofra Haza, Hansi Hinterseer, Höhner, The Hollies, Roland Kaiser, Mickie Krause, Lenny Kravitz, Ali Hassan Kuban, Oren Lavie feat. Vanessa Paradis, Daliah Lavi, Vicky Leandros, John Lennon, Madonna, Bob Marley, Pet Shop Boys, Rammstein, R.E.M., Schwesta Ewa, Scorpions, Sex Pistols, Sister Sledge, Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, Talking Heads, Tarkan, Bonnie Tyler, U2, Frank Zappa, and many more.

Featuring music from TV, film, and musicals

The Queen’s Gambit (Netflix) 2020

Chess/The Musical (1984), Jesus Christ Superstar (1970)

Lord of the Rings (2001–2003)

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002),

The Name of the Rose (1986), Yentl (1983), The Ten Commandments (1956)

The Three from the Gas Station (1930), The Omen (1976)