Mein Herz - Mein Hund

By this time, he was already seriously ill with tuberculosis and was living far from Moscow, in the Crimea, in the region that is now eastern Ukraine, whilst Knipper was employed at the Moscow Art Theatre.

This physical distance gave rise to an intense correspondence which, despite the longing and yearning, never lost its humour, light-heartedness or even its poetry. Olga Knipper and Anton Chekhov were united not only by their love, but also by their passion for the theatre. They were each other’s inspiration and home, lovers … so close despite the great distance.

This entertaining evening is more than just a simple reading! It is also a staged production featuring music. Songs by Sting, Rio Reiser, Frankie Valli and others are performed in unique interpretations. Arranged by Teresa Weißbach and Christoph Tomanek.

In autumn 2016, the idea for ‘Mein Herz – mein Hund’ was conceived by Teresa Weißbach and Christoph Tomanek whilst they were working together at the Hamburger Kammerspiele on the world premiere of ‘DIVEN’. ‘Mein Herz – mein Hund’ celebrated its premiere in Schwerin and has since enjoyed successful runs in Hamburg, Rostock and Chemnitz, amongst other places.