Experience Kafka’s love life – theater highlights in Bautzen!

Experience Kafka’s love life – theater highlights in Bautzen!

A touch of literary history wafts through the theater scene in Dresden and Bautzen. On October 24th, the biographical play “Kafka '... and that you are my favorite thing” by Stefan Wolfram will be performed at the German-Sorbian Folk Theater in Bautzen. Everything here revolves around Franz Kafka's dear life, presented through concise stories from Kafka's stories, diary entries and letters. With strong images and an enthusiastic ensemble, including Janik Marder as Kafka, the production promises an unforgettable theater experience that lasts 135 minutes, including a short intermission. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m.

No less exciting is the production of Erich Kästner's well-known work “Fabian or The Walk to the Dogs”, which will take place on October 29th and 30th at the tjg. theater young generation can be seen in Dresden. Kästner, born on February 23, 1899 in Dresden, is known for his sharp social criticism and humorous children's books, such as “Emil and the Detectives”. The portrayal of the advertising copywriter Jakob Fabian in a Berlin characterized by pleasure and misery shows the great talent of the director Nils Zapfe and uses a revolving stage for varied scenes. Here the audience has the opportunity to encounter the themes of transience and hope in a 100-minute performance that does not require an intermission. Performances begin on October 29th at 6 p.m. and October 30th at 7 p.m.

Erich Kästner's legacy

Erich Kästner was more than just a writer; He was a critical thinker of the Weimar Republic and a tireless fighter for artistic freedom. Despite the repression of National Socialism, Kästner remained in Germany and continued to publish, often under a pseudonym, to raise his voice against the injustice of the regime. His works were often burned, but his children's stories and poems survived the dark times. Kästner, who died in Munich in 1974, remains a symbol of literary courage and creativity.

The author of “Fabian or Going to the Dogs” is known for his ability to transform complex social issues into understandable and gripping stories. Kästner grew up in humble circumstances and developed into one of the most outstanding writers of his time. During his career he was nominated several times for the Nobel Prize in Literature and received numerous awards, including the international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1960 for his autobiography “When I Was a Little Boy.”

Memories and honors

His legacy lives on not only in his works, but also in the many memorials and awards named after him. A museum dedicated to his life and work was built in his hometown of Dresden. Kästner remains a timeless artist whose texts have touched generations of readers – and continue to do so.

Another important play, “Mephisto”, will be performed at the Schauspielhaus Dresden on October 5th. This adaptation of Klaus Mann's novel addresses the moral questions of theater under National Socialism. Nadja Stübiger shines in the lead role as Hendrick Höfgen and asks brilliant questions about responsibility in times of extreme political contexts. The production lasts 180 minutes and includes an intermission; the performance begins at 7 p.m.

Whether in Bautzen or Dresden, the theater is lively and invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating stories of Kästner, Kafka and other great writers. The upcoming performances are a wonderful opportunity not only to enjoy good entertainment, but also to gain deeper perspectives on the human existence.