Romulus der Grosse

Description

by Friedrich Dürrenmatt A beautiful utopia: great warlords who turn away from their empire and prefer to dedicate themselves to the life of chicken farmers. Romulus the Great, the last emperor of the Roman Empire, resides in his summer residence, completely uninterested in state affairs. The only thing that captures his attention is his chicken farm. His ministers are worried, agitated, and plead with him to act against the Germans who are marching on Rome. But Romulus has no intention of doing so. He is also not willing to save his empire by selling it to the industrialist Caesar Rupf. On the contrary: Romulus has deliberately risen to the top of the Roman Empire to better deliver it to its downfall. "It has become a global empire, and thus an institution that publicly practices murder, pillage, oppression, and devastation at the expense of other peoples." Romulus's entourage flees. Alone, he confronts the Germans when they reach his villa. But he did not anticipate the attitude of the Germanic ruler Odoacer. He has come to submit to Romulus, out of fear of a future great Germanic empire. Friedrich Dürrenmatt imagines powerful figures tired of power and plays with a sharp irony against those who are considered the masters of the world. **Subtitled in French in Bienne**

Highlights

• A play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt
• Explores themes of power and apathy
• Subtitled in French

General Information

"Romulus der Grosse" is a thought-provoking play set in the twilight of the Roman Empire, where the last emperor, Romulus, prefers chicken farming over state affairs. The performance takes place at the Stadttheater Biel and is subtitled in French for accessibility.

Location

Burggasse 19, 2502 Biel / Bienne, Switzerland

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