Tartuffe in the Ekhof Theater: High tension and hypocrisy await you!

Tartuffe in the Ekhof Theater: High tension and hypocrisy await you!

Nowadays a good dose of satire is required, and where could you enjoy it better than in the historic Ekhof Theater in Gotha? From July 11, 2025, 17 performances of Molières are on the program there. There is certainly something suitable for everyone, because some performances are already sold out. This definitely speaks for the popularity of this production, which is realized by the Friedenstein Foundation Gotha and uses the unmistakable charm of the baroque stage.

"Tartuffe", listed for the first time in 1664, offers plenty of fabric to smile with its sharp satire on hypocrisy and blind faith. This comedy is about the high -stapler Tartuffe, who pretends to be a pious man and manipulates the family of the unsuspecting orgone. They are topics such as manipulation, blind obedience and family structures that still cause discussions today. Director Naemi Friedmann and her team - including the director's assistant of Elisa Oehme - have worked well to bring Molières timeless criticism of society on stage.

historical ambience meets modern staging

The Ekhof Theater is considered the oldest baroque theater in the world and has lost nothing of its original charm all the years. With 165 seats, it offers an intimate atmosphere that pulls the audience directly into the action. The originally preserved, functioning stage machinery, which is mechanically moved by a team of twelve backdrops, is particularly fascinating -and without electronic aids. A piece that not only impresses with the content, but also by the way it is brought to life!

Die Premiere ist für Freitag, den 11. Juli, um 19 Uhr angesetzt und dauert rund 120 Minuten, einschließlich einer Pause. The ticket prices are between 50 and 110 euros, which is a good deal for such a cultural experience. The actors also appear in interesting roles: Wenzel Schneider slips into the role of the tartuffe, while Christian Mark acts as an orgone. The other important figures are embodied by Karla Sengeller, Petra Hartung, Jasper Middendorf and Rabee Hanani.

molière's influence and the art of satire

has always been a central figure in the European theater and has shaped the satirical theater with its humorous but equally sharp reviews on social grievances. In addition to "tartuffe", other works such as "Le Misanthrope" and "L’Avare" are notorious that they put aristocracy, hypocrisy and human weaknesses on the shovel. Molière's sharp joke and ingenious characters have revolutionized the theater world and are still of great relevance.

So if you feel like an amusing evening that stimulates thinking, you are in the right place in the Ekhof Theater. The historical roots and the creative staging make every visit unique. At a time when society is more questioned than ever, Molière's "tartuffe" is the perfect piece to deal with these topics. A real pleasure that is also enthusiastic!