Nathan the Wise

Description

Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades: When the Jew Nathan returns from a business trip, he learns that his foster daughter Recha has been rescued from the fire of her burning house by a young Christian Templar knight. The Templar knight, in turn, owes his life to the Muslim ruler of Jerusalem, Sultan Saladin, who pardoned him as a prisoner because he resembles his deceased brother Assad. Saladin, currently in financial difficulties, invites the wealthy Nathan to test his widely praised generosity. In this context, he asks him which religion is the "true" one: Judaism, Christianity, or Islam? Nathan, informed by his friend Al-Hafi about Saladin's financial troubles, suspects a trap and decides to answer Saladin's question with a parable – the famous ring parable. However, Saladin does not seem truly convinced by Nathan's reason and religious tolerance. But why not use Nathan's humanity to accept his financial support in the interest of good business?
Current social and global political constellations cast Lessing's famous Enlightenment drama from 1779 in a new light. An exciting political thriller about power, influence, and the reputation of different cultures.
Nathan the Wise | Theater Kanton Zürich WITH Katharina von Bock, Michael von Burg, Fritz Fenne, Axel Julius Fündeling, Mia Lüscher, Pit-Arne Pietz, Miriam Wagner
DIRECTOR Katharina Rupp
STAGE Vazul Matusz
COSTUMES Rudolf Jost
MUSIC Olivier Truan
LIGHT Patrick Hunka
DRAMATURGY Wolfgang Stockmann
THEATER EDUCATION Carola Berendts, Nadine Erne
DIRECTOR ASSISTANT Cybèle Zinsli

Highlights

• Performance of Lessing's classic
• With renowned actors
• Current social relevance

General Information

The production of "Nathan the Wise" takes place at the Kurtheater Baden and highlights the themes of power and religious tolerance. The play, originally published in 1779, is newly interpreted through the current social situation.

Location

Parkstrasse 20, 5400 Baden, Switzerland

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