Dementia with humor: See-Burgtheater brings 'honey in your head' on stage!

Dementia with humor: See-Burgtheater brings 'honey in your head' on stage!

The Til-Schweiger film "Honey in the Head" has not only inspired cinema seekers in recent years, but also received the "valuable" rating from the German film and media assessment. But while the German version found great recognition, the English -language remake "Head Full of Honey" had to fight with consistently negative reviews. These different reactions show how different dementia is treated in different cultural contexts.

Now the See-Burgtheater In the summer the touching history of a dementia and his grandson Theater play on the stage. Directed by Giuseppe Spina, the performance from July 10th to August 5 will take place on 20.30. Spina, who accompanied his father to a retirement home a year ago, wants to convey lightness despite the difficult topic and emphasize the social relevance of the topic.

theater version and occupation

The theater version of Florian Battermann has so far rarely been performed in Switzerland. In the leading roles, Luigi Prezioso as grandfather Amandus Rosenbach and Rahel Wohlgensinger, who embodies the granddaughter Tilda as a doll. Voices and music play a central role in this performance, while an oversized lamp and an LED wall provide visual effects.

The event not only promises a captivating story but also a remarkable connection between puppetry and acting. The See-Burgtheater emphasizes puppet play as a new core competence. In addition to the two main actors, Eva Maropoulos, Georg Melich, Sabina Deutsch, Moira Albertalli and Simon Engeli are involved. The direction, production management, the stage design and the technical implementation are in the hands of different experts, which underlines the professionalism of production.

an important social topic

dementia is a topic that now affects many people. It is estimated that almost two million people live with dementia in Germany, and by 2050 the number will increase to around 2.8 million. Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, is the trigger for around 60 % of those affected. This disease not only leads to a loss of memory and social competence, but also influences personal identity.

plays and films, such as the premiere of "Your Grandma-Eva had no belly button" in the Palatinate Theater Kaiserslautern or the Oscar-winning "The Father" with Anthony Hopkins, help to shed light on the taboo subject to a sensitive, yet entertaining way. These works show that the examination of dementia can also take place in a humorous and empathetic way, which is also sought in the See-Burgtheater.

The theater plans to contact a young audience and therefore offer a special offer for under-30-year-olds, where there are contingent places. The ticket prices are set for the performances with CHF 55, CHF 49 and reduced prices of CHF 20. The tickets can be ordered online from May 1st, while the box office remains open when the capacity is available. The visit experience will also enrich an extended gastronomic offer.

Overall, it can be seen that the See Burgtheater not only takes on an interesting theater aesthetic challenge with its upcoming staging, but also makes an important contribution to the social examination of the topic of dementia. The director Giuseppe Spina wants to encourage them to laugh and think about this sensitive area as a society.