Shakespeare's Suicides

Amid the climate crisis, wars, confused old men in power, people fleeing their homes, starving children, and endangered species—inside, a few geniuses are desperately trying to master their own chaos. Spoiler: It doesn’t work… of course not. But the laughter remains. A humorous take on the gravity of the situation—absurd, sharp-tongued, and frighteningly close to reality.

SHAKESPEARE SUICIDES:

A director meets an actor or actress—together they plunge into the darkest scenes from Shakespeare’s plays: murder, suicide, despair. But what is tragedy on stage quickly turns into explosive comedy behind the scenes. Because rehearsals spiral out of control: creative egos clash, interpretations escalate, and soon the work on the scene itself becomes a nerve-wracking game. Often more thrilling than the original—and sometimes a real mystery.

• With support from: Theaterhaus Mitte Berlin / ACUD Theater / Theater Verlängertes Wohnzimmer