Musical summer comedy: The greatest day at Lake Potsdam!

Musical summer comedy: The greatest day at Lake Potsdam!

Potsdam, Deutschland - The Hans-Otto Theater in Potsdam opened the lake stage today with a very special staging: Peter Turrini's play "The Greatest Day" delights the spectators with his musical charm and a fresh, critical look at the original template of Beaumarchais. The direction of Adriana Altaras is supported by a coherent stage design by the artist Matthias Müller, which is presented in front of a picturesque nautical backdrop. The combination of music and dialogue attracts the audience to the world of intrigue and emotional dusery, which is both amusing and thoughtfully. rbb24 reports that the performance of the musical accompaniment of the pianist Rita Herzog takes place, the Mozarts takes place Melodies can be brought alive.

As in the history of Turrini - a critical reinterpretation of "The wedding of the Figaro" - the servant Figaro stands with the charming Susanne before his wedding, who wants to conquer the heart of Count Almaviva. However, the count has his own plans and, with the help of his intriguing Bazillus, tries to thwart Figaro's dream. While the action unfolds, an exciting conflict between the servants and their gentlemen arises. "The greatest day" emphasizes central topics such as freedom and justice and lets the audience think about the arbitrariness of the powerful, in a, sarcastic and violent context.

a modern fairy tale with a dark turn

What makes this staging particularly? In contrast to Beaumarchais ’as usual optimistic ending, which was characterized by Figaro's joke, Turrini's version throws a dark shadow. In a surprising moment, the count is thrown out of the window into the lake when the castle community around Figaro and Susanne comes together. This turn shows that there is not always a happy ending, but often also returns justice in its own way. Hans Otto Theater emphasizes that the comedy has a satirical undertone and thus discussed the seriousness of the social grievances at the time.

The evening is not only an invitation to the cheerfulness, but also an invitation to think about the balance of power and their abuse. The old conflict between the nobility and the simple people is newly illuminated in this version and ensures that the spectators not only go home with a smile, but also with thoughts. Kurier describes the varied comedy and the sudden, merciless twisting that spectators captivate.

Overall, "The greatest day" in the Hans Otto Theater becomes an indispensable experience for all theater lovers who are looking for both cheerful entertainment and deeper social messages. So if you are in Potsdam, you should not miss the opportunity to become part of this exciting theater trip!