Silk -Raupen and fates: Oberhausen tells of war and family

Silk -Raupen and fates: Oberhausen tells of war and family

Oberhausen, Deutschland - Nora Bossong's gripping piece "Grabeland" celebrated its premiere at the Theater Oberhausen and brings a fascinating story about the war -important industry in the Ruhr area - and without iron and steel! In Gelsenkirchen, where the National Socialist city administration under Mayor Böhmer launched a surprising project, the rearing of silk spinning caterpillars becomes the key to the production of case -by -case. A bizarre but important chapter of regional history that captivates the audience!

Bossong interweaves the history of this unusual industry with a profound family drama. Georg and Lotte, a childless couple, fight with their dreams and the reality of life. While Georg strives for luck in the silk raw peppers, Lotte Trost finds near Georg's brother Gustav. Her desperate search for a better life, shaped by failed hopes, runs through the piece. The action unfolds in three acts, which are structured by the New Year's promises of the city administration from 1936, 1939 and 1942.

family conflicts and historical entanglements

The staging of Kathrin Mädler impressively brings out the conflicts of the characters. The stage, a typesetting box, symbolizes the cramped living conditions of the mining families and strengthens the emotional density of history. But the acoustics of the small studio stage ensures that some powerful dialogues in the echo of the stage walls are lost. Nevertheless, the actor group - Simin Soraya, Daniel Rothaug, David Lau and Philipp Quest - convinces with their strong performance and captivates the audience.

"Grabeland" is more than just a piece over silk caws; It is an urgent portrait of a region in a change that appeals to both local and global topics. Bossong's powerful text and the innovative staging make this piece an absolute Highlight in the program of the Oberhausen Theater. A must for all those interested in culture!