August Strindberg attends a rehearsal of his new play, in which his ex-wife and (to make matters worse) her new girlfriend are also appearing. The evening unfolds into a psychological chamber drama, in which Strindberg wavers between rage and vulnerability, questioning his misogyny and paranoid delusions. A broken man who actually seeks understanding, but instead alienates those around him. Themes such as gender roles and power dynamics in relationships are central to the work of Markus Öhrn, a Swedish director. His award-winning productions are characterized by a distinctive aesthetic: the performers wear papier-mâché masks, voices are acoustically distorted, movements are extremely slowed down – all with great wit and humor.

Markus Öhrn

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Apr 30 - May 20, 2026

Chamber Play #1 Jealousy | The Night of the Lesbians · Bühnen Köln

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Apr 30 - May 20, 2026

Chamber Play #1 Jealousy | The Night of the Lesbians · Bühnen Köln

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