Betrayed by his brother, Prospero, Duke of Milan, escapes to a remote island with his daughter. Years later, the political figures who once overthrew him are stranded on this island after a devastating storm. Can the old balance of power be restored now? And what if the storm hasn't abated, but is actually brewing?
Shakespeare's last play is about power and politics at all levels: top/bottom, Europe/Global South. And about the pursuit of justice. To explore the possibilities and contradictions of solidarity in times of political upheaval, Bachmann Prize winner Sharon Dodua Otoo expands the text with a previously untold critical perspective, challenging existing assumptions with empathy and humor. Dagmar Schlingmann stages one of her favorite authors at the end of her tenure at the State Theater. All of her productions are also about taking a clear stance in the face of adverse conditions.

Storm

Staatstheater Braunschweig

Betrayed by his brother, Prospero, Duke of Milan, escapes to a remote island with his daughter and devotes himself to his books. Years later, the political figures who once overthrew him are stranded on Prospero's island after a devastating storm. Can the old balance of power now be restored and can Prospero return as a rightful, good ruler?

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The storm

Staatstheater Mainz

The new production of the opera "Koma" by Georg Friedrich Haas is the next contemporary work at the Braunschweig State Theater, following "Dead Man Walking", "Das große Heft", "Dog Days", "Hanjo" and "Angels in America", among others, and promises to be another high point in the exploration of new forms of musical theater. Under the musical direction of Alexis Agrafiotis and in a production by artistic director Dagmar Schlingmann, the audience will not sit in the auditorium, but on the stage. The audience capacity in the main hall of the State Theater is therefore limited to 180 per performance. In addition, parts of the performance will take place in total darkness, as intended by the composer.

Dagmar Schlingmann

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Oct 4 - Nov 9, 2025

Storm · Staatstheater Braunschweig

May 4 - Jul 2, 2025

The storm · Staatstheater Braunschweig

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