Bodo Wartke

Description

In Bodo Wartke's solo theater adaptation, the Greek tragedy "King Oedipus" becomes an equally clever and entertaining stage event. What is often considered dry material in school lessons transforms here into a musically witty classic full of esprit, tempo, and depth. With only nine props, piano accompaniment, and his unmistakable wordplay, Wartke brings all fourteen characters to life in 120 minutes. He never loses respect for the original: the story of Oedipus, son of Laius, who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother Jocasta, remains tragic and touching, yet gains a surprising lightness. Wartke's "King Oedipus" is an accessible approach to one of the most famous stories of world literature and an evening of theater that appeals to both mind and heart. The audience can, at the end, empathize with Laius's horror at Jocasta's innocent question "Wat haste?" with amused shudders.

Highlights

• Bodo Wartke presents "King Oedipus" as a solo theater adaptation
• Musically witty interpretation with only nine props
• 120 minutes full of esprit and depth

General Information

Bodo Wartke brings the Greek tragedy "King Oedipus" to the stage and transforms it into an entertaining experience. With piano accompaniment and his unique wordplay, he brings all characters to life and offers an accessible approach to a classic of world literature.

Location

Herrenstrasse 5, 79539 Lörrach, Germany

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