Murder or just a prank? The dazzling chaos in the community center!

Murder or just a prank? The dazzling chaos in the community center!

In the Josefstadt chamber games, the amusing comedy "The Rue de Lourcine affair" by the French playwright Eugène Labiche, which has gained great fame at the Berlin Schaubühne since 1988. With her new staging, director Alexandra Liedtke brings a fresh wind into the play, which impresses primarily with unexpected deposits and souvar actors. In the staging, Michael Dangl and Marcus Bluhm are the focus as an unequal couple, which, after a night of night, is not only confronted with the wax but also with the shocking suspicion of crime. Maximum edition of the comedy, which will be shown during the next performances on 12, 15 and 29 January 2025, as well as on February 12th, 13th, 14th and 17th, 2025. There are details on the Kammerspiele website, as reported [vienna.at].

exciting twists and deeper questions

The action takes its course when the protagonist Lenglumé wakes up on his name day and not only finds the strange man in his bed, but also finds traces of murder in his pockets. This ensures a breathtaking game of deception and confusion. The character struggles with existentialist questions: What is behind his bourgeois life? What are the dark abysses that may overcome him? These complex topics are cleverly combined with humorous elements. As [residenztheater.de] noted, the piece is characterized by its profound analysis of bourgeois existence and asks how far someone is ready to keep his innocence for a crime.

The staging not only combines shrill comedy and socially critical approaches, but also experiences a musical background that rounds off the experience. Art and humor run hand in hand in this piece and not only offer entertainment to the audience, but also food for thought over the human psyche. Under the musical direction of Karsten Riedel and with talented actors, "The Rue de Lourcine affair" becomes an unforgettable theater evening that captivates the spectators and captivates.