Artistic direction: andcompany&Co. / (Nicola Nord, Alexander Karschnia, Sascha Sulimma&Co.) / By and with: Irida Baglanea, Bora Balci, Knut Berger, Georg A. Bochow, Susanne Fröhlich, Simon Lenski, Alexander Karschnia, Nicola Nord, Claudia Splitt, Sascha Sulimma, Komi Mizrajim Togbonou, Reinier van Houdt&Co. / Text : Alexander Karschnia&Co. / Stage / Costume: Jan Brokof, João Loureiro&Co. / Masks: João Loureiro / Light: Gregor Knüppel&Co. / Assistant diretion: Juliane Hahn / Assistance Stage Design: Katharina Korth / Assistant Costume Design: Denise Majer / Technical direction: Marc Zeuske / Company management / Administration : Katja Sonnemann, Sigrid Hilmer
andcompany&Co.
Orpheus in der Oberwelt: Eine Schlepperoper
- Theatre
German /
The southeastern external border of the EU is formed by a river which is called Evros in Greece and Meriç in Turkey. Many people have lost their lives crossing this border zone, heavily armed with fences and minefields by the European Border Agency Frontex. At the same time, this no-man's-land is a natural paradise. This is ancient 'Thrace,' which was already considered an archaic location even in Greek myths. Orpheus' head floated down the river Evros, still singing after being cut off by the Erinyes. Inspired by Monteverdi's opera “L’Orfeo,” the international artist collective andcompany&Co. is creating a music theatre piece, bringing the mythical significance of the area face to face with the current reality of the border zone.
Gefördert durch die Kulturstiftung des Bundes.
Produktion: andcompany&Co. Koproduktion: HAU Hebbel am Ufer, steirischer herbst festival (Graz), Hippodrome Scène nationale de Douai / Tandem Douai-Arras, Künstlerhaus Mousonturm (Frankfurt/Main), FFT (Düsseldorf), Ringlokschuppen Ruhr (Mülheim an der Ruhr) und Theater im Pumpenhaus (Münster). Gefördert durch den Regierenden Bürgermeister von Berlin – Senatskanzlei – Kulturelle Angelegenheiten.
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HAU2
Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 BerlinThere are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Four relaxed seats are available in the first row of HAU2. Tickets for wheelchair users and accompanying persons can also be booked via the ticketing system. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or send us an email to
tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de.
Travelling to HAU2 via U Hallesches Tor:
If you are coming from Hallesches Tor underground station, you will have to use an alternative footpath from Wilhelmstraße / Hallesches Ufer junction, which is separated from the carriageway by a construction fence – the actual footpath is currently closed. Please note: the alternative route is also used by cyclists. Pedestrians should keep to the right. We therefore currently recommend that visually impaired or blind visitors come to the HAU with an accompanying person.
Arrival HAU2 via U Möckernbrücke:
When you leave Möckernbrücke underground station, please stay on the footpath on the canal side until you reach Hallesches Ufer / Großbeerenstraße junction – the opposite side is currently closed due to construction work.
