In a village near Utrecht, Judge Adam's word is law. Until Mrs. Marthe Rull appears before his judge's bench. She accuses her daughter Eve's fiancé: Ruprecht secretly sneaked into Eve's room at night—or perhaps even forced his way in—and broke a jug in the commotion. Ruprecht vehemently denies this. He says he found another man in Eve's room, and the man knocked the jug off the ledge as he fled out the window. Because he believes Eve has cheated on him, Ruprecht wants to break off the engagement. And Eve? She remains silent. Instead, Judge Adam talks all the more—and soon gets himself into trouble. Because with every flattery, every evasive maneuver, with every increasingly obvious lie, it becomes clearer who really gained access to Eve's room.

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The Broken Jug

Theater Lübeck

This opera tells the story of Nora, a woman having a very bad day. She seeks solace by locking herself inside her apartment and turning on the radio. Nora is played by a silent actress. The chorus represents the inner monologue of her life and the imaginative possibilities that await her.

Audiences can expect to hear a variety of musical styles, sounds and textures, from radio ads to big band to grand choral singing. The transformative power of voices singing together provides connection, hope, and the promise of joy – essential not just for the protagonist Nora, but everyone navigating modern life.

Michael Fuchs

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Sep 12, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026

The Broken Jug · Theater Lübeck

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Sep 12, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026

The Broken Jug · Theater Lübeck

24 - 26 Jan, 2025

The Radio Hour · Lyric Opera of the North

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