Johanna, a farmer's daughter, hears heavenly voices commanding her to liberate France during the war. Initially celebrated as a visionary heroine, she is burned at the stake as a witch in 1431. To this day, the Maid of Orléans remains a myth that has been appropriated in many ways. Some see her as a religious fanatic or a nationalist. Others recognize her as a feminist pioneer or a courageous idealist. Above all, however, she embodies the longing for a better world, for which she seems to fight single-handedly as a young woman. Inspired by numerous stories about Joan, Belgian director Lies Pauwels creates her own punk-poetic visual world. She portrays Joan as a driven person torn between faith, doubt, and self-assertion. A highly musical, sensitive performance about ideals, power, powerlessness, and the big question: Who am I in this chaotic world?

Jeanne Dark

Theater Basel

«Twenty captains of industry are flying overhead, while millions are starving below». Kasimir, who lost his job as a chauffeur that morning, watches the Zeppelin fly by with a frown, while Karoline wants to enjoy herself at the Oktoberfest. In 117 scenes, Horváth describes how the couple's love is shattered by social conditions. In Karin Henkel's production, Kasimir and Karoline meet another tragic figure from Horváth's universe: Elisabeth from ‹Glaube Liebe Hoffnung› has given up on life before it could even begin. Her story is based on a real court case that Horváth wrote about together with court reporter Lukas Kristl.

Sven Schelker

Events

Upcoming events

May 3 - Jun 15, 2026

Kasimir and Karoline and the Dance with Death · Theater Basel

Past events

Nov 13, 2025 - Mar 30, 2026

Jeanne Dark · Theater Basel

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